Master the PEFA framework to evaluate and improve public financial management systems for sustainable development.
Master the PEFA framework to evaluate and improve public financial management systems for sustainable development.
This comprehensive course introduces the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) framework, the global standard for assessing public financial management (PFM) performance. Participants learn to evaluate PFM systems using PEFA's structured approach, understand its key principles, and apply its assessment methodology. The course covers the framework's seven pillars, 31 indicators, and 94 dimensions, teaching how to identify strengths and weaknesses in public resource management and support reform initiatives. With over 600 assessments across 150 countries, PEFA serves as the gold standard for improving government financial systems.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamentals of PEFA framework and public financial management
Master the seven pillars and 31 indicators of PEFA assessment
Learn to evaluate PFM performance using PEFA scoring methodology
Apply the ten-step PEFA assessment process effectively
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This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Graded assignments, final quiz
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There are 4 modules in this course
The course provides a comprehensive introduction to the PEFA framework and its application in assessing public financial management systems. It covers fundamental concepts of PFM, the PEFA assessment methodology, and practical implementation strategies. The curriculum explains how countries can use PEFA to evaluate their financial systems, identify areas for improvement, and develop effective reform programs. Through practical examples and interactive content, participants learn to apply the framework's indicators and dimensions to assess PFM performance against international standards.
Introducing PEFA
Module 1
What is PEFA Framework
Module 2
How to Apply the PEFA Framework
Module 3
Managing a PEFA Assessment
Module 4
Fee Structure
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