GIFT - Global Initiative for Fiscal Transparency

?? Happening Tomorrow at #CSW69! Join International Budget Partnership and partners CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation Equal Measures 2030, Himpunan Wanita Disabilitas Indonesia and Fédération Sénégalaise des Habitants (FSH) as we dive into feminist accountability in governance and public finance.?Who holds power? Who gets left behind? Let’s unpack these critical questions together. ?? Registration is still open. If you're attending CSW69, don’t miss out! ?? Sign up now - https://ibp.tiny.us/csw69 #Beijing30?#GenerationEquality

How do French-inspired public finance systems shape budgeting in Francophone Africa? Do they strengthen fiscal discipline and evidence-based policymaking, or do they create systemic challenges? ?? Find out in this upcoming ODI Global webinar! Experts from Mali, Benin, ODI, and the IMF will unpack the impact of institutional reforms and the role of evidence in fiscal decision-making. ??? Webinar 1: Lessons or Cautionary Tales? Francophone Budgeting Systems in Perspective ?? Date: March 17, 2025 ? Time: 1:00 PM GMT ?? Language: French (with English simultaneous interpretation) ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eptKNdN4

Save the date - 17 March | French-influenced budgeting: lessons or cautionary tales? ??? Join our webinar this month to hear about how French-inspired public finance systems shape fiscal discipline and policy-making, especially in francophone Africa. Experts will discuss current trends of France’s fiscal management capabilities, the experiences of Francophone African countries influenced by French-inspired public finance systems, and whether such systems are enablers of reform or barriers to adaptation. Featuring speakers Nicolas Botton (Senior Research Associate, ODI Global), Bacari Kone (former Malian Minister of Finance), Claude Wendling (Senior Economist, International Monetary Fund) and Rodrigue Chaou (Director-General, Budget Directorate-General, Ministry of Economy and Finance, Benin). This event will have simultaneous French/English translation. Register now to join us online: https://buff.ly/1kFVbZ7 ?? #PublicFinance #PublicFinancialManagement #PFM

???? ??????????: ?????????????? ???????????? ????????????????????????????: ???????????????????????? ???????????? ?????????????? ???? ???????????? Digital Public Infrastructure (#DPI) is emerging as a transformative force in governance, capable of modernizing public financial management (#PFM), enhancing #servicedelivery, and fostering inclusive growth. Across #Africa, governments are recognising the potential of DPI to address systemic challenges, improve #fiscal #transparency, and empower vulnerable and marginalized populations. These themes took center stage at the??????????????????????????? ???????????????????? ???? ???????????? ?????????????? ???? ?????? ?????????????? ??????, hosted by CABRI and ODI Global, in November 2024 in #SouthAfrica. Read more ?? ?? #InCaseYouMissedIt [Watch] ?? message of Dr Duncan Pieterse, Director-General, National Treasury of South Africa ?? https://lnkd.in/dTxHcR5h [Watch] ?? Dr Kay Brown, Executive Secretary, CABRI on the 20th anniversary of the 1st CABRI Conference ?? https://lnkd.in/dwvqU88n

?? Celebrating Champions of Fiscal Openness! ?? On the sidelines of the #OGPAsiaPac Regional Meeting, GIFT, represented by its Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Marianne Fabian, was proud to recognize outstanding efforts in advancing fiscal transparency, participation, and accountability through our GIFT Course Awards! ? GIFT Champion and Leadership Awards were presented to the Procurement Service - PhilGEPS, represented by ED Genmaries Entredicho-Caong and former ED Dennis Santiago (now Managing Director at Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas). PS-PhilGEPS has registered the most number of graduates under the GIFT fiscal openness capacity-building program at an institutional level, to date. ?? Three outstanding graduates of the GIFT online course were also recognized during the handover ceremony. ? The GIFT Network Award for Championing Capacity Building in Fiscal Openness was also awarded to the Government Procurement Policy Board - Technical Support Office (GPPB-TSO), as received by ED Rowena Candice M. Ruiz. Their commitment to transparency and accountability, especially through their partnership with GIFT to offer courses via the Procurement Professional Online (PRO) Hub, is a milestone worth celebrating! Congratulations to all our awardees! May your efforts continue to strengthen public financial management systems in the Philippines and beyond. ??

IN PHOTOS: Last Feb 7, GIFT, the International Budget Partnership and the Philippines Department of Budget and Management co-hosted an incredible and full-packed session themed "Fiscal Openness Challenge: Ensuring Inclusive and Meaningful Public Participation in Budget Processes" during the #OGPAsiaPac Regional Meeting in Manila! ??? Moderated by GIFT's Marianne Fabian, the session featured Open Budget Survey insights shared by Yuna Farhan of IBP to inspiring panel discussions with experts from the Philippines, Armenia, Indonesia, and the Kyrgyz Republic, and an interactive exploration of innovative approaches to participatory budgeting, digital solutions, and inclusive governance. ?? Key Takeaways: ? We must go beyond fiscal transparency: strengthening public participation in fiscal processes builds trust & accountability. ? Digital platforms are transforming citizen engagement in public budgets. ? Inclusive policies ensure that marginalized voices, including women & persons with disabilities, are heard. ? Collaboration between governments & civil society is key to impactful PFM reforms. ?? A huge thank you to our panelists, speakers, and participants for your valuable contributions! Your insights and dedication to co-creating fiscal openness commitments will help shape the future of open, inclusive, and accountable PFM systems. ? Let’s continue the conversation and turn these ideas into action! ????

Attending the #OGPAsiaPac? GIFT, together with the International Budget Partnership and the Philippine Department of Budget and Management, is co-hosting an important session on #fiscalopenness and #publicparticipation in budget processes! ???? ?? Session: The Fiscal Openness Challenge: Ensuring Inclusive and Meaningful Public Participation in Budget Processes ?? Date: Friday, February 7, 2025 ? Time: 13:30 - 15:00 PST ?? Venue: Grand Salon A, Grand Hyatt Manila, Bonifacio Global City The session will feature an incredible panel of budget experts and civil society leaders from Armenia, Indonesia, the Kyrgyz Republic, and the Philippines, who will share insights and design potential Open Gov Challenge commitments on making budget processes more inclusive, transparent, and participatory. If you're passionate about open government, fiscal transparency, and citizen engagement, this is a must-attend session! Let’s connect and push the boundaries of meaningful participation together. See you there! ????

[Join IBP at #OGPAsiaPacific] Attending Open Government Partnership's Regional Meeting in Manila? Join our session with Global Initiative for Fiscal Transparency (GIFT) and Philippines Department of Budget and Management on exploring how to make budget processes more inclusive through public participation. Learn how governments can transform traditional budgeting into collaborative platforms for citizen engagement. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eQ4Fip4z

How can various stakeholders contribute to making budget processes more transparent and accessible? To push the open budgeting agenda forward, a collaborative approach is essential—uniting governments, civil society, the private sector, and international development partners. Together, we can drive impactful change by focusing on these key actions: 1?? Build Public Trust: Create inclusive opportunities for citizens to engage across the budget process. Strengthen monitoring and oversight to ensure budget decisions are implemented as promised, with clear explanations for any deviations. 2?? Enhance Oversight: Empower legislatures and independent auditors to improve accountability and prevent executive overreach or abuse. 3?? Promote Transparency: Reform-minded governments should collaborate with international actors to disclose better information on budgets, debt, and fiscal risks, fostering a race to the top in transparency. 4?? Embed Accountability: Ensure that accountability reforms become permanent features of budget systems to sustain progress over the long term. ?? By working together, we can strengthen public finance systems, promote transparency, and ensure budgets work for everyone. #OpenBudgeting #Transparency #Collaboration #PublicFinance

?? #ICYMI — The Final Agenda for the OGP Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting is now available! Many thanks to our partners worldwide for helping to develop an exciting and diverse program that provides an exceptional opportunity to exchange experiences, best practices, and progress on #opengov initiatives. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dithNCP6 #OGPAsiaPacific