Course Summary:

This course, offered by Magna Skills, explores how digital transformation and GovTech innovations are reshaping the management of public finances in the 21st century. It focuses on leveraging technology, data analytics, and smart governance tools to improve transparency, efficiency, accountability, and citizen trust in public financial systems. Participants will gain hands-on insights into how governments across the world are using data-driven decision-making, automation, blockchain, and AI to enhance budgeting, expenditure management, procurement, and service delivery.
Ideal for public sector finance officers, policy analysts, ICT managers, and development partners, this course bridges finance and technology to prepare participants for the future of digital governance

Course Objectives:

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

  1. Understand the evolution of Public Financial Management (PFM) in the digital era and the role of GovTech.

  2. Apply data analytics and visualization tools for financial decision-making and fiscal transparency.

  3. Identify emerging digital tools and systems that enhance efficiency in budgeting, revenue collection, and expenditure tracking.

  4. Develop strategies for digital transformation and change management within public finance institutions.

  5. Strengthen knowledge on cybersecurity, digital ethics, and data protection in managing public financial information.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Digital Public Financial Management

  • Evolution of PFM systems

  • The shift from manual to digital platforms

• Understanding GovTech and its Role in Modern Governance

  • What is GovTech?

  • Case studies of successful GovTech applications in Africa and globally

• Digital Transformation Frameworks in Public Finance

  • Key components and stages of digital transformation

  • Institutional readiness and policy alignment

• Data-Driven Decision Making and Fiscal Transparency

  • Using data analytics in budgeting and reporting

  • Open data and citizen engagement platforms

• Automation and Smart Systems in Budgeting and Expenditure Management

  • e-Budgeting and e-Procurement systems

  • Integrating digital workflows and approval processes

• Blockchain, AI, and Emerging Technologies in Public Finance

  • Blockchain for financial integrity and audit trails

  • AI for predictive analytics and fraud detection

• Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Digital Risk Management

  • Safeguarding financial data

  • Frameworks for managing cyber threats in government

• Building Digital Capacity and Institutional Readiness

  • Upskilling the public workforce

  • Leading digital change in finance ministries

• International Case Studies and Best Practices

  • Lessons from countries leading in GovTech innovation

  • Policy implications for developing nations

• Action Planning and Implementation Strategy

  • Developing a roadmap for digital public finance reforms

  • Monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement mechanisms