The Strategic Public Financial Management and Governance Forum aims to strengthen the capacity of public sector professionals in managing public resources efficiently, transparently, and accountably. The forum provides a comprehensive understanding of public financial management (PFM) systems, governance frameworks, fiscal discipline, and strategic resource allocation. Participants will gain practical knowledge on how effective financial management contributes to improved service delivery, economic stability, and sustainable national development outcomes. The program will further explore the full public financial management cycle, including policy formulation, budget preparation, execution, monitoring, and evaluation. Participants will learn how strategic financial management supports government priorities, improves resource allocation decisions, and strengthens institutional performance. Special emphasis will be placed on aligning public expenditures with development goals and measurable outcomes.
Organized by,Global Advocacy for African Affairs, Africa’s leading development focused organisation with special interest in Governance, Public Policy, Transformational Leadership and Human Capital Development. As always, our programs are rooted in strategic innovation, driven by excellence, and focused on real impact. Global Advocacy for African Affairs brings bold ideas to life across sectors, continents and challenges, while blending people with purpose, and strategies with systems.
Objectives
On completion, participants will be able to:
- Strengthen participants’ ability to design, implement, and evaluate strategic public financial management systems that enhance accountability, transparency, and financial performance.
- Enhance understanding of governance structures, institutional accountability mechanisms, and oversight frameworks that strengthen public trust and financial integrity.
- Equip professionals with practical skills in budget formulation, execution, monitoring, and reporting to improve public sector planning and resource utilization.
- Build competencies in public expenditure management, fiscal discipline, and performance-based budgeting to improve service delivery and policy implementation.
- Develop expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial and operational risks affecting public institutions and government programs.
- Develop knowledge of public financial management principles, governance frameworks, and fiscal policies that support efficient resource allocation and sustainable development outcomes.
- Strengthen leadership and strategic decision-making competencies required to manage public finances effectively in dynamic and complex governance environments.
For participation and enquiries, please reach the undersigned on the following contacts;chrys@globaladvocacyafrica.org +2348037478294, +2348119740015

