- Getting the basics in place for PFM reform—what countries need
- Moving from fragmented or large and complex reforms to a sustainable,
- incremental reform program
- The PEFA Performance Measurement Framework
- Sequencing of PFM reforms
- The key steps to advance PFM beyond discussion to implementation
- Positive roles that donors can play through coordination and support
- What has and has not worked in advancing PFM reforms
ICGFM Promotes Knowledge Transfer Among Public Financial Management Experts
Friday, September 5, 2008
Winter ICGFM Conference
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Bill Dorotinsky on Public Financial Management Reform

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Public financial management reform should be a holistic exercise according to Bill Dorotinsky of the IMF. Speaking at the June “DC Forum” of the International Consortium on Government Financial Management (ICGFM) in Washington DC, Mr. Dorotinsky discussed trends and fads in Public Financial Management (PFM).
The ICGFM focuses on knowledge transfer to government financial professionals in developing nations. Mr. Dorotinsky presented statistics about themes in donor advice and funding to developing nations, suggesting that “one size does not fit all”. In particular, the approach to decentralization, accrual accounting, budget management and financial management information systems need to be tailored to the country context. The “big bang” approach often does not work. Sequenced reform is often more effective. Mr. Dorotinsky pointed out that it is unrealistic to expect rapid modernization in developing nations. Many developed nations have not achieved effective government performance management or fiscal transparency.
Sharing good practices and facilitating dialog among practitioners of PFM enables all countries to benefit. Mr. Dorotinsky is a strong advocate of knowledge transfer through many forums and the IMF blog on Public Financial Management.
Most of the presentation was recorded for a wider audience and placed on YouTube:
Monday, June 2, 2008
Bill Dorotinsky and Global Trends in Public Financial Management Reform on June 18 DC Forum:
Bill Dorotinsky, Deputy Division Chief in the IMF Fiscal Affairs Department, will speak on some of the global trends in public financial management reform at the June 18th DC Forum.Details for joining the session are available on this blog.
Mr. Dorotinsky is well known for his analysis of public financial management implementations around the world and the use of diagnostic tools. Bill spearheads the IMF blog on Public Financial Management. Some recent works by Mr. Dorotinsky are available on the internet:
- Public Financial Management Reform:A complete history (abridged) (2008)
- Implementing Budget Reforms (2008)
- with Paulo de Renzio, Tracking Progress in the Quality of PFM Systems in HIPCs (2007)
- MTEF's: Concepts and Linkages (2007)
- Public Expenditure and Financial Management Overview of Issues and Approaches (2006)
- with Shilpa Pradhan Public Financial Management Systems and Corruption (2006)
