Report of the 4th Public Finance Management Conference for French-Speaking Countries in Africa
The 4th African Conference on Public Finance Management was held in Algiers, Algeria, on 20 – 21 February 2024. Under the patronage of His Excellence the Minister of Finance of the Peoples Republic of Algeria, the conference was organized by the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) and the Fédération Internationale des Experts Comptables Et Commissaires Aux Comptes Francophones (FIDEF), in partnership with the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) and hosted by Conseil National de l’ordre National des Experts Comptables (CN-ONEC Algérie).
The conference covered six thematic areas:
- PAOs Engaging in the Public Sector for Rapid Results
- Combating Illicit Financial Flows and Money Laundering, Including Corruption
- Strengthening Public Financial Management in Africa: Collective Capacity Building for Enhanced Service Delivery
- Amplifying Africa’s Voice in International Standard Setting: IPSASB’s Strategy Consultation
- Sustainability Reporting in the Public Sector
- Enhancing Public Sector Accountability through Accrual Reporting
At the conclusion of the two-day event, several recommendations were made, and actionable steps identified for key stakeholders in Francophone Africa.
