Public Financial Management (PFM) in Post-Conflict and Emergency Situations Training Course

Public Financial Management (PFM) in Post-Conflict and Emergency Situations Training Course

Introduction

Effective Public Financial Management (PFM) in post-conflict and emergency settings is critical for stabilizing economies, restoring governance, and ensuring equitable service delivery. Public Financial Management (PFM) in Post-Conflict and Emergency Situations Training Course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of fiscal policy, budget execution, resource allocation, and transparency mechanisms tailored for fragile and emergency-affected environments. Through practical frameworks, case studies, and interactive learning, participants will acquire the skills necessary to rebuild financial systems, enhance accountability, and mitigate corruption risks in challenging contexts.

In addition, this course emphasizes resilience-oriented financial planning, donor coordination, and risk-sensitive budgeting to support reconstruction and sustainable recovery. Participants will explore innovative approaches to revenue mobilization, expenditure management, and financial reporting while addressing the unique challenges posed by political instability, humanitarian crises, and limited institutional capacity. The course integrates real-world examples to foster actionable insights, equipping practitioners to navigate complex post-conflict and emergency financial landscapes effectively.

Course Objectives

1. Understand the fundamentals of PFM in post-conflict and emergency settings.
2. Analyze fiscal risks and revenue mobilization strategies in fragile contexts.
3. Implement transparent and accountable budget execution processes.
4. Strengthen public expenditure management for emergency response.
5. Apply innovative approaches for donor coordination and aid management.
6. Promote anti-corruption mechanisms and financial integrity.
7. Enhance local governance and fiscal decentralization in fragile states.
8. Develop capacity for emergency financial planning and reporting.
9. Evaluate post-conflict recovery financing frameworks.
10. Integrate gender-sensitive and inclusive budgeting strategies.
11. Conduct risk assessments and internal controls in unstable environments.
12. Utilize technology for monitoring, auditing, and reporting financial activities.
13. Foster resilience through sustainable fiscal policies and recovery planning.

Target Audiences

1. Government officials in finance ministries.
2. Budget officers and financial controllers.
3. Anti-corruption and audit institutions.
4. International development partners and NGOs.
5. Donor agencies and aid organizations.
6. Public policy analysts and planners.
7. Local government officials in post-conflict regions.
8. Emergency management and humanitarian finance practitioners.

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to PFM in Post-Conflict Environments

• Key concepts and principles of PFM in fragile states
• Challenges of financial governance in emergencies
• Roles of institutions and stakeholders
• Best practices from global post-conflict cases
• Case Study: PFM reform in post-war Liberia

Module 2: Fiscal Policy and Budget Planning

• Fiscal policy adaptation in post-conflict recovery
• Revenue forecasting and mobilization strategies
• Priority-setting in resource-constrained contexts
• Budget formulation for emergency and reconstruction
• Case Study: AfghanistanΓÇÖs emergency budget planning

Module 3: Public Expenditure Management

• Principles of effective expenditure management
• Risk-sensitive allocation of resources
• Monitoring emergency spending
• Reducing waste and inefficiencies
• Case Study: Sierra Leone post-Ebola health expenditure

Module 4: Anti-Corruption and Accountability Mechanisms

• Corruption risks in fragile environments
• Internal controls and audits
• Transparency initiatives and reporting
• Whistleblowing and oversight frameworks
• Case Study: Anti-corruption strategies in South Sudan

Module 5: Donor Coordination and Aid Management

• Aligning donor funds with national priorities
• Coordination mechanisms for emergency funding
• Accountability in aid utilization
• Leveraging international assistance for sustainability
• Case Study: Post-earthquake aid management in Haiti

Module 6: Risk Assessment and Internal Controls

• Financial risk identification and mitigation
• Internal control frameworks in emergency settings
• Scenario-based financial stress testing
• Fraud prevention techniques
• Case Study: Risk assessment in conflict-affected Syria

Module 7: Technology and Innovation in PFM

• Digital tools for financial reporting and monitoring
• e-Government solutions for fragile states
• Data-driven budgeting and expenditure tracking
• Capacity building for technology adoption
• Case Study: Digital PFM systems in Rwanda

Module 8: Resilient and Inclusive Financial Planning

• Integrating gender and social inclusion into budgets
• Long-term fiscal sustainability strategies
• Resilience-oriented planning for reconstruction
• Multi-sectoral coordination for recovery
• Case Study: Inclusive budgeting in post-conflict Nepal

Training Methodology

• Interactive lectures and presentations
• Group discussions and peer learning
• Hands-on exercises and practical simulations
• Case study analysis and scenario planning
• Role-playing and stakeholder engagement
• Q&A sessions and expert panel discussions

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.