As governments undertake increasingly complex and high‐value projects, the Cost of Risk though not always visible on traditional ledgers and not a distinct budget line, can represent a substantial expenditure. It manifests through risk premiums added by banks, contractors, and suppliers especially in large, long-term projects reliant on government commitments. This webinar will explore how risk premiums, supplier practices, and government obligations drive these hidden costs, and how robust risk management practices can enhance resource allocation, transparency, and public value. Participants will gain practical insights into quantifying risk costs, integrating risk considerations into capital and operating budgets, and employing strategies to mitigate risk in both routine services and large infrastructure projects.

Find the Recording to the Webinar below;

AAAG Webinar Series Topic Strategic Risk Management – Establishing true cost of public assets through strategic risk assessment of Government commitments, contracts, and credit in complex projects.-20250613_144135-Meeting Recording.mp4

Find the Presentations below;

1. AAAG Cost of Risk Laura Robinson
2. INTEGRATING RISK INTO EXTRACTIVES-UGANDA’S PERSPECTIVE

Key Focus Areas

Defining the Total Cost of Risk

• Overview of direct and indirect risk costs embedded in government contracts and projects.
• How risk premiums charged by financial institutions and contractors inflate public expenditure

Sovereign Debt and Risk Premiums

• The relationship between sovereign credit ratings, borrowing costs, and contingent liabilities
• Strategies for minimizing risk‐related borrowing costs in debt‐servicing and refinancing

Assessing and Quantifying Risk

• Establishing a systematic process for identification, analysis, and prioritization of risks using quantitative and qualitative methods
• Tools for tracking risk exposure across operating budgets and capital plans (e.g., risk registers, dashboards)

The webinar will feature presentation on practical strategies for minimizing risk‐related capital project procurement and borrowing costs in debt‐servicing and refinancing by Ms.  Laura Robinson President & CEO – Swale House Partners Inc.

Country Experience: Uganda will showcase how integrating cost‐of‐risk analysis into the extractives sector has enhanced decision‐making, and offers valuable lessons and best practices for other AAAG member countries.

Who Should Attend?

• Accountants General and Senior Public Finance Officials
• Policy Makers, Risk Managers and Government Officials
• Public Sector Finance Managers and Auditors
• Public Sector Procurement Officers and Project Planners

Join us for this engaging session to learn from pioneering experiences and discuss how we can integrate the Cost of Risk in public finance management.

Date: 13th June 2025

Time: 14:30 – 16:30 CAT

Platform: Teams

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We look forward to your participation

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