CIPFA’s Development Strategy 2006-2010 includes a much
stronger focus on international activities. By 2010 we plan
to occupy a pre-eminent position on the world stage as the
leading institute on public finance and accountancy.
http://www.cipfa.org.uk/corporate/dev_strat.cfm
To progress the international aspects of the Development
Strategy a new panel has been established. CIPFA’s
International Strategy Panel, chaired by Dr Clive
Grace, will have its first full day planning workshop on 16th
October. “I am looking forward to the new Panel being
a source of energy, capacity and ideas to develop and drive
forward the International theme in the Institute’s work”
Dr Grace said.
At the end of September, the current Strategic Grant
Agreement with the UK’s Department for International
Development (DFID) finishes. The 3 year agreement committed
DFID & CIPFA to raising awareness of international development
issues, particularly the campaign to eradicate poverty in
the developing world and the role that finance professionals
and sound financial governance can play in meeting this aim.
The agreement has enabled CIPFA to enhance its capability
to assist institutional capacity building and the enhancement
of the knowledge of public finance practitioners globally.
Discussions between CIPFA and DFID are advanced for an ongoing
relationship to build on the SGA through a new Strategic
Partnership Framework Agreement (SPFA). This will
feature a greater focus on capacity building projects.
As we move into a new phase of our working partnership with
DFID, it is timely to update our knowledge of CIPFA’s
members and students awareness of international development
issues. Further, we want to identify capacity to enable international
development and where appropriate to assist members, students
and their employers to contribute to international development
strategies and projects. I would encourage you to click on
the link below and complete the short online CIPFA
2006 International Development survey. Completion
of the survey should take no more than 5 minutes.
CIPFA
2006 International Development survey
On 28 & 29 September CIPFA is participating in the
Africa Region Learning Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya
which will be examining the role of the accounting profession
in economic development. The workshop is sponsored by the
African Development Bank, the World Bank and the International
Federation of Accountants.
www.ifac.org/DevelopingNations/africa_workshop.php
At the event CIPFA will be launching a paper “The
role of the professional public sector accountancy body in
effective public administration”. This outlines
a case study of work undertaken by CIPFA, on behalf of the
Ethiopian Government, to scope the conditions required for
setting up a public sector accountancy institute and training
program in Ethiopia. A free copy of the paper can be downloaded
at www.cipfa.org.uk/international/development.cfm
Over July and August CIPFA International delivered a 5 week
training programme in public financial management to a group
of delegates from the Bangladesh Civil Service.
The delegates were all senior civil servants, working in both
the central Ministry of Finance and in spending Ministries.
Bangladeshi
Civil Service course note (Word 38kb)
CIPFA International continues to win international
support contracts. Recent contracts secured include: the provision
of a public sector audit training programme for Slovenia;
conduct of a public expenditure financial analysis review
for Malawi; training internal auditors in Turkey; and support
to the State Control and Revision Service of the Ukraine.
CIPFA is also finalising arrangements for the application
of its international certificate and diploma programme in
a number of countries. Details will be announced when these
negotiations are completed.
CIPFA is calling for members with considerable expertise
in international development to become members of an International
Development Expert Virtual Group. This group will
be run via the web with no formal meetings. Its aim is to
tap into the International Development expertise and knowledge
of CIPFA’s members. If you would like to be considered
for this group please complete the attached survey and include
your contact details. Completion of the survey should take
no more than 5 minutes.
CIPFA
2006 International Development survey
In August CIPFA met with the Director of UK office of Transparency
International to explore opportunities for working
collaboratively. TI is a global civil society organisation
whose mission is to create change towards a world free of
corruption. TI works closely with DFID.
http://www.transparency.org/about_us
In July DFID launched its new White Paper on International
Development, 'eliminating world poverty: making governance
work for the poor'. It sets out what the UK Government
will do to reduce world poverty over the next five years.
The White Paper sets out DFID’s priorities and explains
how it will work with the rest of UK Government, partner governments,
international organisations, non-governmental organisations
(NGOs), academics and the private sector to fulfill the promises
made in 2005 to significantly reduce world poverty.
www.dfid.gov.uk/wp2006/default.asp
A copy of CIPFA’s submission to the White Paper can
be found at: www.cipfa.org.uk/international/development.cfm
New Act to hold Government to account on international
aid
New measures that will deliver greater transparency and accountability
in the way Government spends public money tackling poverty
in developing countries, will now pass into law.
The Private Member’s Bill, introduced by Tom Clarke
MP in June 2005, completed its final Parliamentary stages
as the International Development (Reporting and Transparency)
Act.
ww.dfid.gov.uk/news/files/pressreleases/internationalaid-act.asp
Hilary Benn to lead Government fight against global
corruption
The Prime Minister has appointed Hilary Benn as Ministerial
champion for addressing international corruption. The new
role, complementing Mr Benn’s position as International
Development Secretary, will see him working with other Ministers
across government to tackle corruption wherever it threatens
to undermine the fight against poverty.
www.dfid.gov.uk/news/files/pressreleases/anticorruption-champion.asp
Liz Muggeridge, an International Development practitioner,
has provided an article to inform Financial Management public
sector practitioners about a recent innovation in measuring
PFM performance in developing countries: the PFM Performance
Measurement Framework.
PEFA
article (Word 80kb)
| 25 September: |
World Wide Governance Indicators: Governance
Matters 2006. ODI & World Bank discussion event. ODI
Offices, London. |
| 29 -30 September: |
Africa Region Learning Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya. |
| 7-9 November: |
IPF/CIPFA Annual Conference. Birchwood Conference Centre,
Boksburg. South Africa |
| 22 November: |
PWC International Development Conference, London. |
| 15-18 November: |
12th International Anti-Corruption Conference Guatemala
City. |
| 13 November: |
UK Local Government Alliance for International Development
Annual Conference, Southwark, London. |
| 13 -16 November: |
World Congress of Accountants Istanbul, Turkey. |
Under the articles and resources section of CIPFA’s
International development webpage you will find useful information.
For information about “What’s Next in Development”
read Caroline Rickatson's presentation from the CIPFA 2006
Annual Conference, Harrogate. http://www.cipfa.org.uk/international/development.cfm
For information about some of the issues around being an
International Development practitioner and practical suggestions
for consideration read Paul Welton's presentation “Development
Works” from the CIPFA in the Midlands' student event
this year. http://www.cipfa.org.uk/international/development.cfm
CIPFA members undertake a variety of challenging and interesting
international development roles. These roles building on their
CIPFA qualifications and UK experience. Following are personal
examples of this work provided by members.
UK Local Authorities supporting International Development:
David Fellows & Knowsley Council Finance Department. Download
document (Word 30kb)
A consultant practitioner view: Sharon Hanson-Cooper.
Download
document (Word 32kb)
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