Public Fiscal Management Course Syllabus
Course Description:
Public fiscal management is the process of managing public funds and resources to ensure the efficient and effective use of government money. This online course provides an overview of public financial management systems, institutions, and capacity building in developing and emerging economies. Through this course, you will gain the conceptual tools and practical skills needed to analyze, understand and play a role in the public finance sector.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the principles of public financial management
- Learn how governments acquire and spend public money
- Gain knowledge about budgeting, revenue policy, financial reporting, and audit compliance
- Develop skills for analyzing public finance data
- Learn how to make informed decisions about resource allocation
- Understand the importance of transparency in public financial management
- Analyze the impact of economic policies on fiscal management
- Explore different approaches to fiscal policy formulation
- Examine case studies related to public financial management
- Develop strategies for improving fiscal performance
