ICGFM November 4, 2015 DC Forum Luncheon - PFM Assistance: What Works, Doesn't Work and Why with Former Ambassador Pam White

November 4, 2015

PFM Assistance:

What Works, Doesn’t Work and Why

International Consortium On Governmental Financial Management (ICGFM)

DC Forum Luncheon

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Pamela White,

Former Ambassador to Haiti

Former Ambassador Pamela White will talk about the pitfalls of public financial management assistance in developing countries and how to overcome them.  Ms. White will also discuss how she has been successful in many developing countries as Mission Director for multi-million dollar USAID

development projects.

Our Speaker:  Former Ambassador Pamela A. White was officially sworn in as Ambassador to the Republic of Haiti on July 18, 2012 and retired in September 2015.  In Haiti, Ambassador White oversaw a budget of over a billion dollars spanning 13 agencies.  Previously, she served in Haiti from 1985-1990.  Prior to serving as Ambassador she served as head of USAID programs in Mali (2001-2005), Tanzania (2005-2008) and Liberia.  Ambassador White previously served as Ambassador to The Gambia from 2010-2012. Prior to this role she served as Mission Director for United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Liberia where she managed USAID's second largest development budget in Africa, averaging over $200 million a year.  Ambassador White holds the rank of Career Minister. She has over 35 years of experience from serving mostly in Africa where she began her public service as a Peace Corps volunteer in Cameroon (1971-1973). Ambassador White joined the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in 1981 after several years of work in education and research.

Location:      Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

                   1779 Massachusetts Ave., NW

                   Washington, DC 20036

Time:           12:00-1:30pm

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ICGFM October 7, 2015 DC Forum Luncheon - Financing For Development Conference: Highlights and Next Steps

October 7, 2015

Financing For Development Conference:

Highlights and Next Steps

International Consortium On Governmental Financial Management (ICGFM)

DC Forum Luncheon

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Robert E. Wuertz

Director, Office of Economic Policy, E3, USAID

The discussion will focus on the Third International Conference on Financing For Development that was recently held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  Mr. Wuertz attended as the USAID Representative and will discuss the highlights and next steps with respect to development finance in the region.

The Conference gathered high-level political representatives, including Heads of State and Government, and Ministers of Finance, Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation, all relevant institutional stakeholders, non-governmental organizations and business sector entities.

The Conference resulted in a negotiated outcome which provides a new global framework for financing sustainable development that aligns all financing flows and policies with economic, social and environmental priorities.  It also resulted in a comprehensive set of policy actions by Member States, with a package of over 100 concrete measures to support mobilization of the means for a global transformation to sustainable development and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Our Speaker:

Robert E. Wuertz is a former Mission Director and current Director for the Office of Economic Policy, E3.  In his current capacity, Mr. Wuertz manages a group of economists providing technical services to missions and key USAID initiatives including revenue mobilization and assessment of extreme poverty.  Mr. Wuertz has had many posts, including Macedonia, Iraq, Egypt, Pakistan, Manila and Ghana.  Prior to Joining USAID, Mr. Wuertz served as an Economic Advisor for the US Treasury in Saudi Arabia.  Wuertz holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Virginia, and a bachelor's in economics from Cornell University.

Location:      Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

                   1779 Massachusetts Ave., NW

                   Washington, DC 20036

Time:           12:00-1:30pm

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ICGFM September 9, 2015 DC Forum Luncheon - Data Act Implementation

September 9, 2015, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

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Data Act Implementation

Our Speaker:

Karen F. Lee
Chief, Federal Financial Systems Branch
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
 

The Data Act passed Congress on April 28, 2014 and was signed into law on May 9, 2014 (P.L. 113- 101). The Act amends the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) to require full disclosure of Federal agency expenditures.

Ms. Lee will discuss the goals of the Data Act and the steps that OMB is taking to meet those goals:

• Standardize data definitions – collaborate with Federal and non-Federal stakeholders to define common data elements across communities
• Look at industry standards – during implementation, carefully examine common practices and uses to maximize positive impact
• Consider implications – use collaboration tools and outreach processes to understand and consider potential implications for stakeholders in their future reporting and compliance based on standards

Our Speaker:
Ms. Karen F. Lee is currently the Chief of the Office of Federal Financial Management, Office of Management & Budget, Executive Office of the President and joined OMB in 2010.  Ms. Lee was previously an attorney with Kirkland & Ellis LLP and served for four years as a Policy Analyst, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management & Budget.

Location:             Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

                            1779 Massachusetts Ave., NW

                            Washington, DC 20036

Time:                    12:00-1:30pm

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2015 ICGFM Winter Training Conference CALL FOR SPEAKERS

Call for Speakers/Panels/Papers

TRANSFORMING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE, PFM'S ROLE IN MEETING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

ICGFM Winter Training Conference, December 7 - 9, 2015

Washington, DC USA

The international community is in the midst of elaborating on a new framework to promote sustainable development, the success of which will at least partly depend on good policies, credible institutions, and the better and more effective use of available resources to catalyze and finance growth.  The options available to finance growth are positively correlated to the strength of a country’s public financial management (PFM) policies, supporting framework and processes, and underlying capacity.

ICGFM solicits proposals for speakers/panels/papers that address the relationship between PFM and its role in building the foundation for success to meet the sustainable development goals for its upcoming Winter Training Conference to be held at the International Monetary Fund in Washington, DC, USA.  Please visit our website for more information:  www.icgfm.org.

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Llamado a oradores/ paneles/artículos

TRANSFORMACIÓN DEL DESARROLLO DE FINANZAS, LA FUNCIÓN DE LA PFM PARA ALCANZAR UN DESARROLLO SOSTENIBLE

Conferencia de capacitación de invierno de ICGFM, del 7 al 9 de diciembre de 2015

Washington, DC, EE. UU.

La comunidad internacional se encuentra en medio de la elaboración de un nuevo marco para promover el desarrollo sostenible, cuyo éxito dependerá al menos en parte de las buenas políticas, instituciones creíbles y el uso mejor y más efectivo de los recursos disponibles para catalizar el crecimiento financiero.  Las opciones disponibles para financiar el crecimiento se correlacionan positivamente con la fortaleza de las políticas de gestión financiera pública (PFM) de un país, el marco y sus procesos de respaldo y su capacidad subyacente.

ICGFM solicita propuestas de oradores/paneles/artículos que cubran la relación entre la PFM y su función en la construcción de las bases para el éxito para cumplir las metas de desarrollo sostenible para su próxima Conferencia de Capacitación de Invierno que se realizará en la sede central del Fondo Monetario Internacional en Washington, DC, EE. UU.  Por favor visite nuestro sitio web para más información: www.icgfm.org.

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Appel à conférenciers/panels/documents

TRANSFORMER LE FINANCEMENT DU DÉVELOPPEMENT, LE RÔLE DE LA GFP POUR ATTEINDRE LES OBJECTIFS DE DÉVELOPPEMENT DURABLE

Conférence de formation d'hiver d'ICGFM, du 7 au 9 décembre 2015

Washington DC, États-Unis

La communauté internationale élabore actuellement un nouveau cadre pour promouvoir le développement durable, dont la réussite dépendra au moins en partie de bonnes politiques, d'institutions crédibles, et de l'utilisation plus efficace des ressources disponibles afin de catalyser et de financer la croissance. Les options disponibles pour financer la croissance sont positivement corrélées à la force des politiques de gestion des finances publiques (GFP), au cadre et aux processus d'appui, et aux capacités sous-jacentes d'un pays.

ICGFM sollicite des propositions de conférenciers/panels/documents qui traitent de la relation entre la GFP et son rôle dans l'établissement de la base permettant d'atteindre les objectifs de développement durable pour sa prochaine Conférence de formation d'hiver qui se tiendra au Fonds monétaire international à Washington DC aux États-Unis.  S'il vous plaît visitez notre site Web pour plus d'informations: www.icgfm.org.

The International Journal on Governmental Financial Management

The Latest Volume of The International Journal on Governmental Financial Management is now available!

Public financial reform appears to be entering a new practical-oriented phase especially in the public sector accounting and budgeting field. While accounting and budgeting scholars have exerted great efforts in the last three decades aiming at reforming and developing public sector accounting and budgeting, these efforts are still of little value to the public sector accounting and budgeting practice. Therefore, the aim of the new phase is to foster communication between the accounting researchers and practitioners, which in turn leads to improving the accounting and budgeting practices and facilitates the work of practitioners. This issue of the Journal takes the initiative of dealing with articles that enhance and improve the accounting and budgeting practice.

-Prof. Dr. Hassan Ourda, Editor

If you would like to participate in such discussions, please start thinking about contributions for the next issue of this Journal, participating in the ICGFM blog, and/or attending future ICGFM events.  (See submission details in the journal.)

All previous volumes of the Journal may be found here.

ICGFM 29th Annual International Training Conference

ICGFM 29th Annual International Training Conference

EARLY BIRD RATE ENDS MAY 1, 2015!
Conference Hotel Rate Ends May 1, 2015!

May 31, 2015 to June 5, 2015

Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay

Miami, Florida, USA

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WHEN:	Sunday, May 31, 2015 - Registration: 1 - 4 PM  Board of Directors Meeting: 2:30 PM Conference: Monday, June 1 -  Friday, June 5, 2015
WHERE:	Biscayne Bay Marriott 1633 North Bayshore Drive Miami, FL 33123 Conference Rate 138 USD per night   Click below to make your personal hotel reservations: (Conference Fee does NOT include hotel.) LAST DAY TO RECEIVE ICGFM ROOM RATE: MAY 1, 2015 Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay   REGISTRATION FEES
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Key themes of this conference include: 

• Innovative approaches to managing resources including performance and results
• Emerging international standards and guidelines
• Addressing the human resources aspect of public financial management
• Methods of accountability including internal and external audit and social media
• Country case studies
• Expanding the use of E-Government to improve efficiency, effectiveness and transparency

Interested participants are encouraged to register soon to secure the discounted rates.

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ICGFM March DC Forum, "Meet the Auditors", on YouTube!

ICGFM is proud to present the video of the 

March 2015 DC Forum, "Meet the Auditors"!

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Insights on Auditing from:

Daniel S. Nelson, Assistant Director at the Office of Internal Audit and Inspection, IMF
Jorge Da Silva, Executive Auditor, Inter-American Development BankMouhamadou Diagne, Director of Strategy & Operations-Internal Audit Vice Presidency, The World Bank GroupFacilitator: Richard Hudson, Evans Incorporated/ICGFM Program Steering CommitteePresident: Jack Maykoski, Graduate School USA andSponsor: Al Tyree, Graduate School USA

ICGFM DC Forum - April 1, 2015

Implementation of Domestic Resource Mobilization in Developing Countries

International Consortium On Governmental Financial Management (ICGFM)
DC Forum Luncheon

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Robert E. Wuertz - Director, Office of Economic Policy, E3

·         Definition of Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM)

·         Historical perspective - Developing countries are – developing!

·         Developing countries WANT DRM

·         Funding DRM

The discussion will focus on DRM and how developing countries are moving along the continuum from needing assistance to prosperous nations.  DRM is the natural counterpart of that development.  Description of the benefits to countries of DRM will also be discussed. How it has been done – successfully! – and what has been achieved.  Discussion of the El Salvador case and elements of other cases will be covered.  Upcoming meeting in Addis will touch on how DRM plays on the international stage.

Our Speaker:

Robert E. Wuertz is a former Mission Director and current Director for the Office of Economic Policy, E3.  In his current capacity, Mr. Wuertz manages a group of economists providing technical services to missions and key USAID initiatives including revenue mobilization and assessment of extreme poverty.  Mr. Wuertz has had many posts, including Macedonia, Iraq, Egypt, Pakistan, Manila and Ghana.  Prior to Joining USAID, Mr. Wuertz served as an Economic Advisor for the US Treasury in Saudi Arabia.  Wuertz holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Virginia, and a bachelor's in economics from Cornell University.

Location:      Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

                   1779 Massachusetts Ave., NW

                   Washington, DC 20036

Time:           12:00-1:30pm

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ICGFM DC Forum - March 4, 2015

MEET THE AUDITORS

International Consortium On Governmental Financial Management (ICGFM)

DC Forum Luncheon

March 4, 2015, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. EST

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Our Speakers:

Jorge da Silva, Executive Auditor, Inter-American Development Bank

Mouhamadou Diagne, Director of Strategy & Operations-Internal Audit Vice Presidency, The World Bank Group

Daniel S. Nelson, Assistant Director at the Office of Internal Audit and Inspection, IMF

• Gain a unique insight into the most important development institutions today
• Hear the latest trends in accountability from an international auditor’s perspective
• Learn how evolving missions are affecting the oversight role of the IMF, World Bank, and      Inter-American Development Bank 

One of the DC Forum’s most popular events is an informal discussion with the senior auditors of the key international development and financial institutions based in Washington, DC.  This session will provide insight into recent trends in accountability at the international level and afford a unique insight into the auditor’s perspective of these important international institutions.

Our Speakers:

Jorge da Silva was appointed Executive Auditor of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on September 1, 2012.  Mr. da Silva brings to the IDB more than 25 years of private and public sector experience in internal auditing, accounting, risk management, internal controls, and information technology.

Mouhamadou Diagne is the Director of Strategy & Operations for the World Bank Group Internal Audit Vice Presidency and brings to the institution over 20 years of experience in Accounting and Auditing. Prior to joining the World Bank Group, Mouhamadou held senior positions at Fannie Mae, Arthur Andersen, and Deloitte & Touché. Mouhamadou is a CIA, CPA, CGMA, CIDA, and a member of the AICPA. He is holds MBA and MSc. degrees with concentration in Finance.

Daniel S. Nelson joined the IMF in October 2004 as Assistant Director at the Office of Internal Audit and Inspection in the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC. Prior to the IMF, Mr. Nelson worked at the UN World Food Programme, and with Price Waterhouse. He is a CPA and a CIA. Mr. Nelson also served as a member of the audit committee of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Location: 

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 

1779 Massachusetts Ave., NW

Washington, DC 20036

Time: 12:00-1:30pm

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