Public Finance and Budgeting Training

 

Introduction

On February 23, 2023, a training session on Public Finance and Budgeting was conducted, with close to 50 students in attendance from various faculties, including FMS, FACC, FASS, and FECO. The training aimed to provide an understanding of the principles of public finance and budgeting, and to develop skills that could be applied to the public and private sector.

 

Overview of the Training

The training session began with an introduction to the topic, which covered the importance of public finance and budgeting, and the role of governments in managing public resources. The trainer provided an overview of the principles of public finance, including revenue generation, expenditure management, and debt management.

The training also covered the various types of budgets used in public finance, including operating budgets, capital budgets, and program budgets. The trainer discussed the key elements of each type of budget and provided examples of how they could be used in practice.

Throughout the training, the facilitator engaged the students in interactive activities and case studies to help them apply the concepts they were learning. These activities helped to reinforce the principles of public finance and budgeting and to enhance the students’ understanding of the materials.

Certificate Awarded:

At the end of the training, the students were presented with certificates of completion. The certificates recognized the students’ attendance and successful completion of the training session, which included a comprehensive understanding of the principles of public finance and budgeting.

Conclusion:

Overall, the Public Finance and Budgeting training conducted on February 23, 2023, was a success. The close to 50 students who attended from various faculties, including FMS, FACC, FASS, and FECO, received a thorough understanding of the principles of public finance and budgeting, and were able to develop practical skills that they could apply in their future careers in Finance and accounting. The certificates presented at the end of the training session provided the students with a tangible recognition of their efforts and participation in the training.