Ministry of Finance holds workshop on transitioning to programme-based budget for government, semi-government entities
The organisation of the workshops falls within the framework of the Ministry’s commitment and keenness to develop and enhance the fundamental requirements of programme-based budgeting, which aligns with Qatar’s National Vision 2030.
The workshops that commenced on July 7 will continue for four weeks, the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday.
The organisation of these workshops falls within the framework of the Ministry’s commitment and keenness to develop and enhance the fundamental requirements of programme-based budgeting, which aligns with Qatar’s National Vision 2030.
The workshops aim to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and training necessary for the transition to programme-based budgeting. They introduce the concept of programme-based budgeting as an advanced method for preparing the public budget, focusing on goal achievement by breaking down overarching objectives into sub-goals and setting performance indicators to measure progress based on efficiency and effectiveness metrics. Additionally, the workshops include training and capacity building for employees to ensure their thorough understanding of the concepts and methodologies of programme-based budgeting.
The Ministry initiated the ‘Budget Transformation Workshops’ in the first phase (during 2023) involving some 11 government and semi-governmental entities.
In the second phase, which is ongoing this current year, the participation has been expanded to include some 150 representatives from as many as 18 government and semi-governmental entities. The Ministry of Finance has reiterated its commitment to continuing co-ordination with various government and semi-governmental entities, facilitating communication bridges through meetings, workshops, and sessions.
