Public Financial Management in the Digital Era: GovTech Innovations and Data-Driven Governance

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the fundamentals of PFM and how digital transformation reshapes financial governance.

2. Apply financial technologies such as FMIS, e-payments, and data analytics to budgeting, procurement, auditing, and revenue collection.

3. Evaluate the role of GovTech in enhancing transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement in public finance.

4. Mitigate cybersecurity, compliance, and change management risks associated with adopting digital financial systems.

5. Design context-specific strategies and action plans to implement or upgrade digital financial management tools in Somaliland.

• Any functional line managers working with finances, public money, budgets, supply chain management, asset control or strategic planning in the public or municipal sectors; including parastatals and/or municipal entities.
• Entry-level budget and/or strategic planning experts in the government and municipal sectors. (There are other, more advanced financial management and budgeting short learning programmes registered that cater for CFOs and more advanced experts in the field of financial, budgetary and/or strategic planning in the broader public sector domain).
• Municipal Councilors.
• Personnel of government and municipal sector institutions working in a financial or budgetaryrelated capacity.

1. Public Sector Finance & Digital Transformation

• Overview of PFM principles and practices.

• Global and regional GovTech innovations and trends.

2. Digital Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Transitioning from traditional to digital budgeting systems.

• Performance-based and automated forecasting tools.

3. Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS)

• Architecture, components, and integration of FMIS.

• Practical challenges and solutions in system implementation.

4. E-Payments & Digital Revenue Collection

• Mobile money, QR codes, and e-wallets in government finance.

• Enhancing compliance and inclusivity through digital revenue tools.

5. Digital Procurement & E-Government Platforms

• E-tendering and open contracting systems.

• Enhancing competition, transparency, and citizen oversight.

6. Data Analytics for Financial Decision-Making

• Using dashboards and visualization tools for fiscal oversight.

• Predictive analytics for risk management and performance tracking.

7. Cybersecurity & Data Governance in Public Finance

• Managing cyber threats and data protection in government finance.

• Compliance with national and international standards.

8. Emerging Technologies: Blockchain, AI & Smart Contracts

• Blockchain for transparency and audit trails.

• AI-driven solutions for fraud detection and service delivery.

9. Digital Financial Inclusion & Citizen Engagement

• Participatory budgeting through civic-tech tools.

• Mobile platforms for citizen reporting and accountability.

10. Case Studies, Strategy Development & Action Planning

• Global case studies of successful public fintech initiatives.

• Group exercises to design Somaliland-specific finance reform strategies.