As governments confront growing economic pressures, climate risks, and the urgent need for inclusive growth, sustainable financial stewardship is emerging as a critical driver of public sector transformation. This webinar will explore the growing nexus between sustainability and public financial management, with a special focus on the pivotal role played by the Offices of Accountants General. Participants will gain insights into how sustainability-driven policies and environmental accountability are reshaping budgeting, procurement, and financial reporting practices in the public sector. From green budgeting to climate risk assessments, this session will highlight practical strategies and success stories that demonstrate how sustainability is no longer a peripheral concern- but a core pillar of modern public financial governance.

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Key Focus Areas:

• Sustainability in Public Financial Management

• Exploring sustainable budgeting practices, environmentally responsive financial policies, and the integration of sustainability criteria in public expenditure management.
• How integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into budget planning and execution strengthens fiscal resilience and national development priorities.

• Technological Innovations:

  Leveraging technology for enhanced transparency and accountability, including real-time expenditure tracking, automated sustainability assessments, and predictive analytics for resource allocation.

• Challenges and Opportunities:

  Identifying hurdles such as institutional resistance, capacity gaps, and integration complexities, while also highlighting opportunities for significant improvements in fiscal resilience and environmental outcomes.

The webinar will feature country experiences from South Africa and Tanzania, providing insights into their journey to effectively integrating sustainability into their public financial management frameworks.

The webinar will also feature practical strategies, implementation processes, and key outcomes of sustainability initiatives as well as challenges faced, strategies for overcoming obstacles, and key lessons learned.

Who Should Attend?

• Accountants General and Senior Public Finance Officials
• Policy Makers and Government Officials
• Public Sector Finance Managers and Auditors

Join us for this engaging session to learn from pioneering experiences and discuss the future of sustainable public finance management.

Date: 2^nd May 2025

Time: 14:30 – 16:30 CAT

Platform: Teams

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