Introduction

In an era marked by global economic shocks, climate crises, and growing citizen demands, governments are under immense pressure to build financial systems that are agile, transparent, and resilient. The capacity to manage public finances effectively is not only essential for fiscal sustainability but also for maintaining public trust, enabling service delivery, and driving inclusive growth. Fiscal resilience empowers institutions to anticipate risks, absorb shocks, and adapt financial policies to changing realities without compromising long-term development goals.

This Public Sector Financial Resilience and Fiscal Management Training Course is designed to equip public finance professionals, policymakers, and institutional leaders with the tools and frameworks required to strengthen financial planning, budgeting, expenditure control, and risk management. Participants will explore evidence-based strategies to foster fiscal discipline, enhance budget credibility, and future-proof public financial systems in volatile environments.

Target Audience

• Public financial management officers and accountants
• Government treasury and budget officers
• Fiscal policy advisors and economists
• Auditors and public expenditure reviewers
• Risk and compliance officers in government agencies
• Development finance and planning officers
• Legislative staff involved in budget oversight

Course Objectives

• Understand the principles of public financial resilience and risk-informed fiscal policy
• Analyze key drivers of fiscal shocks and institutional vulnerabilities
• Design and implement responsive budgeting and expenditure control systems
• Strengthen medium-term fiscal frameworks and performance-based budgeting
• Apply tools for debt sustainability and macro-fiscal forecasting
• Enhance revenue mobilization strategies and fiscal space optimization
• Integrate risk management and contingency planning into fiscal operations
• Ensure transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement in financial governance
• Build institutional capacities for adaptive and agile financial leadership

Duration

5 Days

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Fiscal Resilience and Public Financial Health

• Defining fiscal resilience in the public sector
• Indicators of financial vulnerability and sustainability
• Aligning financial resilience with development priorities
• International frameworks and standards for public finance
• Fiscal policy responses to systemic shocks

Module 2: Medium-Term Fiscal Planning and Budget Strategy

• Developing multi-year fiscal frameworks
• Linking budgets to policy priorities and performance targets
• Managing trade-offs and fiscal space
• Budget credibility and expenditure forecasting
• Fiscal rule setting and compliance mechanisms

Module 3: Revenue Mobilization and Financial Diversification

• Expanding domestic revenue through strategic reforms
• Leveraging non-tax revenue sources
• Policy instruments for sustainable revenue generation
• Managing fiscal decentralization and intergovernmental transfers
• Mobilizing public-private finance for resilience

Module 4: Expenditure Management and Financial Controls

• Implementing expenditure ceilings and rationalization
• Ensuring value for money and procurement integrity
• Strengthening commitment controls and cash flow management
• Tools for tracking expenditure effectiveness
• Preventing leakages and improving efficiency

Module 5: Debt Management and Fiscal Risk Monitoring

• Public debt sustainability analysis and reporting
• Managing contingent liabilities and guarantees
• Establishing sovereign risk buffers
• Monitoring fiscal risks from SOEs and PPPs
• Debt transparency and accountability mechanisms

Module 6: Financial Governance, Accountability, and Oversight

• Strengthening institutional accountability structures
• Enhancing transparency in budget execution and reporting
• Tools for parliamentary and citizen oversight
• Auditing frameworks and red flag indicators
• Combating corruption in fiscal processes

Module 7: Scenario Planning and Risk-Based Financial Strategy

• Identifying and stress-testing fiscal risks
• Scenario development and crisis simulations
• Designing contingency reserves and fiscal buffers
• Integrating resilience into public investment plans
• Cross-sectoral coordination for financial crisis response

Module 8: Digital Tools and Innovation in Fiscal Management

• Leveraging digital finance platforms and data analytics
• Using AI and automation in financial forecasting
• Enhancing fiscal reporting with real-time dashboards
• Cybersecurity considerations in public financial systems
• Building digital capacities across finance ministries

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.