The Centre d'Application Financière (CAF) of Djibouti's Ministry of Budget, in collaboration with the French Development Agency (AFD) and technical support from Expertise France, officially launched a public accounting training workshop on September 27, 2026, at the Institute of Diplomatic Studies. The five-day session aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of officials involved in state budget and financial management.
The workshop, running from September 27 to October 1, 2026, is part of efforts to strengthen the professional capacities of personnel in budget, public finance, and state accounting. The opening ceremony was attended by CAF Director Abdirazak Khaireh Bourale, training facilitators, and several Ministry of Budget and Ministry of Finance officials. A representative from Expertise France also participated in the event.
During the workshop, participants will engage in a comprehensive program covering key concepts, principles, and mechanisms related to public accounting. The exchanges will focus on enhancing understanding of accounting and financial procedures and their application in managing public resources. This training also provides a platform for experience sharing among participants, promoting knowledge sharing and harmonization of professional practices.
The training workshop is a crucial step in CAF's mission to develop the competencies of public agents and strengthen institutional capacities in public financial management. By organizing this workshop, CAF reiterates the importance of continuous training and competency development for its human resources, considered essential for implementing reforms and improving public finance management performance.
CAF Director Abdirazak Khaireh Bourale emphasized the significance of this training in improving professional practices and enhancing capacities in public finance. The initiative aligns with Djibouti's efforts to modernize and strengthen its public financial management systems. The country's authorities have been working to enhance transparency and accountability in public finance.
The collaboration between CAF, AFD, and Expertise France reflects the ongoing partnerships aimed at supporting Djibouti's economic development and public finance management. The training workshop is an example of the capacity-building initiatives undertaken by the country's institutions to address emerging challenges in public finance and budget management.
The Centre d'Application Financière's efforts to enhance the skills of its personnel and promote best practices in public accounting are expected to have a positive impact on Djibouti's public financial management. The country's Ministry of Budget and Ministry of Finance will benefit from the enhanced competencies of their officials, ultimately contributing to improved governance and economic development.
Key points
- The Centre d'Application Financière has launched a public accounting training workshop for state budget and finance officials.
- The workshop aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of officials involved in state budget and financial management.
- The training is a collaboration between CAF, AFD, and Expertise France, reflecting ongoing partnerships to support Djibouti's economic development and public finance management.
