Format: Live instructor-led online training via Zoom / Microsoft Teams

Public Financial Management and Fiscal Sustainability Training Course

Course Introduction

The Public Financial Management and Fiscal Sustainability Training Course is designed to equip government officials, finance professionals, budget officers, policy makers, auditors, development practitioners, and public sector leaders with practical knowledge and advanced skills in public financial management, fiscal policy planning, budget governance, financial accountability, resource mobilization, and sustainable economic management. The course focuses on strengthening institutional capacity for improving fiscal discipline, enhancing transparency, optimizing public expenditure, and ensuring long-term fiscal sustainability in government institutions and public sector organizations.

This comprehensive and practical training program explores key areas including public budgeting systems, fiscal policy analysis, debt management, public expenditure management, treasury operations, financial reporting, revenue mobilization, public procurement governance, macroeconomic planning, fiscal risk management, and digital financial management systems. Participants will gain competencies in designing and implementing effective public financial management frameworks that promote accountability, efficient resource allocation, sustainable development financing, and economic resilience.

The course further examines public sector reforms, monitoring and evaluation systems, anti-corruption measures, results-based budgeting, public investment management, economic forecasting, intergovernmental fiscal relations, and international public finance standards. Through practical case studies and strategic simulations, participants will learn how to strengthen fiscal governance systems and improve institutional financial performance in dynamic economic environments.

Course Objectives

1. Develop strategic skills in public financial management and fiscal sustainability planning
2. Strengthen knowledge of budgeting, fiscal policy, and public expenditure management systems
3. Enhance competencies in financial accountability, transparency, and governance frameworks
4. Equip participants with public debt management and fiscal risk assessment techniques
5. Improve revenue mobilization and sustainable public financing capabilities
6. Build capacity in treasury operations, financial reporting, and cash management systems
7. Strengthen monitoring, evaluation, and performance-based budgeting skills
8. Enhance public procurement governance and compliance management competencies
9. Promote digital transformation and innovation in public financial management systems
10. Improve institutional effectiveness in fiscal governance and economic resilience planning

Organization Benefits

1. Improved efficiency and accountability in public financial management systems
2. Enhanced fiscal sustainability and budgetary discipline capacity
3. Strengthened financial transparency and anti-corruption governance frameworks
4. Improved revenue generation and resource mobilization systems
5. Enhanced monitoring, evaluation, and public expenditure performance management
6. Better public debt management and fiscal risk mitigation strategies
7. Strengthened treasury operations and financial reporting capabilities
8. Improved compliance with international public finance standards and regulations
9. Enhanced decision-making through digital financial management and analytics systems
10. Increased institutional resilience and sustainable economic governance outcomes

Target Participants

• Finance and Budget Officers
• Public Financial Management Specialists
• Government Accountants and Auditors
• Treasury and Revenue Management Officers
• Policy Makers and Economic Planning Officials
• Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
• Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists
• Public Sector Executives and Administrators
• Internal Control and Compliance Officers
• Development Partners and NGO Professionals
• Tax Administration and Revenue Collection Officers
• Financial Analysts and Economists
• County and Municipal Government Officials
• Public Investment and Debt Management Officers
• Strategic Planning and Governance Professionals

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Public Financial Management and Fiscal Sustainability

1. Principles and concepts of public financial management and fiscal governance
2. Fiscal sustainability frameworks and macroeconomic stability strategies
3. Public sector financial reforms and institutional strengthening systems
4. Public budgeting cycles and government financial planning methodologies
5. Fiscal decentralization and intergovernmental financial management systems
6. Case study on successful public financial management and fiscal sustainability reforms

Module 2: Budgeting, Public Expenditure Management, and Fiscal Policy

1. Strategic budgeting systems and medium-term expenditure frameworks
2. Public expenditure management and expenditure control strategies
3. Fiscal policy analysis and economic stabilization mechanisms
4. Program-based budgeting and results-oriented financial planning systems
5. Cost-benefit analysis and public investment appraisal methodologies
6. Case study on budget reforms and expenditure management transformation initiatives

Module 3: Revenue Mobilization, Tax Administration, and Debt Management

1. Domestic revenue mobilization and tax policy development strategies
2. Tax administration systems and revenue collection modernization initiatives
3. Public debt management and debt sustainability analysis frameworks
4. Fiscal risk assessment and contingent liability management systems
5. External financing, grants management, and development funding strategies
6. Case study on revenue enhancement and public debt management reforms

Module 4: Treasury Operations, Financial Reporting, and Digital PFM Systems

1. Treasury management systems and government cash flow optimization techniques
2. Public sector accounting standards and financial reporting frameworks
3. Integrated financial management information systems and digital PFM transformation
4. Internal controls, auditing systems, and financial compliance mechanisms
5. Data analytics and business intelligence applications in public finance management
6. Case study on treasury modernization and digital financial management transformation programs

Module 5: Procurement Governance, Accountability, and Risk Management

1. Public procurement systems and transparent tender management strategies
2. Procurement compliance and contract management frameworks
3. Anti-corruption systems and fraud prevention in public finance operations
4. Risk management and business continuity planning in public sector finance
5. Accountability, transparency, and governance systems in fiscal administration
6. Case study on procurement governance and financial accountability reform initiatives

Module 6: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Future Trends in Fiscal Governance

1. Monitoring and evaluation frameworks for public financial management programs
2. Fiscal performance indicators and results-based financial management systems
3. Economic forecasting and evidence-based fiscal decision-making methodologies
4. Public-private partnerships and sustainable infrastructure financing strategies
5. Future trends in digital finance, AI, blockchain, and smart fiscal governance systems
6. Case study on future-ready fiscal governance and public financial management innovation initiatives

General Information

1. Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.
2. Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.
3. Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.
4. Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).
5. Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.
6. Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.
7. Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.
8. Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.
9. Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.
10. Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.
11. Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.
12. Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.
13. Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.
14. Website: Visit our website at www.fdc-k.org for more information.