PFM for Development Cooperation Training Course

PFM for Development Cooperation Training Course

Introduction

Public Financial Management (PFM) plays a critical role in ensuring effective development cooperation, aid effectiveness, fiscal transparency, and sustainable economic growth. PFM for Development Cooperation Training Course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to strengthen PFM systems, enhance accountability, and ensure that development resources are managed efficiently. Through evidence-based strategies, the course provides insights into fiscal discipline, expenditure control, revenue mobilization, and governance reforms, with a special focus on international development assistance, donor coordination, and financial accountability.

By combining global best practices with real-world case studies, this training empowers participants to build institutional capacity, design effective policies, and improve service delivery in line with international standards. Whether working in government ministries, donor agencies, civil society organizations, or development institutions, participants will gain actionable skills to address budget planning, aid integration, public expenditure management, and monitoring & evaluation frameworks, making development cooperation more impactful and results-oriented.

Course Objectives

1. Strengthen understanding of Public Financial Management (PFM) principles for development cooperation.
2. Apply fiscal transparency and accountability mechanisms in aid-financed projects.
3. Enhance skills in budget formulation, execution, and monitoring for donor-supported programs.
4. Integrate development aid into national PFM systems for improved sustainability.
5. Promote domestic revenue mobilization and reduce aid dependency.
6. Strengthen financial reporting and auditing practices aligned with international standards.
7. Implement results-based budgeting for development outcomes.
8. Analyze the role of donor coordination and harmonization in aid effectiveness.
9. Build institutional capacity for public expenditure management.
10. Apply risk management frameworks in aid-funded projects.
11. Improve service delivery performance through effective PFM reforms.
12. Utilize digital financial management systems for transparency and accountability.
13. Foster inclusive governance in development cooperation initiatives.

Target Audience

1. Government officials from Ministries of Finance and Planning
2. Development cooperation and donor agency staff
3. Policy advisors and consultants in PFM
4. Public sector auditors and accountants
5. Civil society and NGO representatives
6. International financial institution staff
7. University researchers and think-tank analysts
8. Program and project managers in aid-funded initiatives

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of PFM in Development Cooperation

• Principles of Public Financial Management
• Link between PFM and aid effectiveness
• Role of fiscal transparency in development outcomes
• Integration of donor support in national PFM systems
• Emerging global trends in PFM for development
• Case Study: PFM reforms in RwandaΓÇÖs aid integration strategy

Module 2: Budget Formulation and Execution for Development Programs

• Budget cycle and donor-funded project planning
• Aligning aid budgets with national priorities
• Cash management and expenditure control
• Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) in aid programs
• Challenges in aid-financed budget execution
• Case Study: Budget alignment in GhanaΓÇÖs education sector

Module 3: Aid Effectiveness and Donor Coordination

• Paris Declaration and principles of aid effectiveness
• Donor harmonization and coordination mechanisms
• Managing pooled funds and sector-wide approaches
• Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Risks of fragmented donor support
• Case Study: Donor harmonization in TanzaniaΓÇÖs health sector

Module 4: Public Expenditure and Revenue Mobilization

• Role of domestic resource mobilization in development cooperation
• Tax reforms to complement aid
• Public expenditure prioritization for impact
• Monitoring public investment efficiency
• Fiscal sustainability strategies
• Case Study: KenyaΓÇÖs revenue mobilization and aid sustainability

Module 5: Accountability and Transparency Mechanisms

• Financial reporting and disclosure standards
• Strengthening audit institutions in aid-financed projects
• Role of parliaments and oversight bodies
• Social accountability and citizen engagement
• Tackling corruption in aid-funded projects
• Case Study: Anti-corruption reforms in Sierra LeoneΓÇÖs PFM sector

Module 6: Results-Based Budgeting and Service Delivery

• Linking budgets to performance outcomes
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) for aid effectiveness
• Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks
• Evidence-based policy design
• Measuring impact of aid-financed programs
• Case Study: Results-based budgeting in UgandaΓÇÖs health sector

Module 7: Risk Management and Digital PFM Systems

• Identifying and mitigating risks in aid projects
• Risk-based auditing and compliance frameworks
• Role of digital technologies in PFM
• Implementing Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS)
• Cybersecurity considerations in PFM systems
• Case Study: Digital PFM reforms in Ethiopia

Module 8: Governance, Capacity Building, and Policy Reforms

• Strengthening institutional capacity for PFM
• Policy reforms to enhance fiscal sustainability
• Inclusive governance in development cooperation
• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
• Long-term strategies for aid independence
• Case Study: Governance reforms in MozambiqueΓÇÖs aid management

Training Methodology

• Interactive lectures with expert facilitators
• Group discussions and peer-to-peer learning
• Practical exercises and role-playing scenarios
• Case study analysis for real-world application
• Use of digital tools and financial management software
• Post-training mentorship and continuous learning support

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@datastatresearch.org or call +254724527104 

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

 We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.