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17 Oct 16
Using aid to mobilise trillions in private money is a hot and hugely controversial topic. Such aid is no different from any other kind: it can be well spent or badly spent and should meet basic...
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14 Oct 16
The Kingdom of Morocco is pioneering a development plan that emphasises decentralisation and local decision-making. This brings with it challenges, not least around funding, but could be a relevant...
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7 Oct 16
Olympic host countries are all too keen to show off how amazing their technology is. And their innovations should make other cities better places to live
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5 Oct 16
The UK is one of only a handful of countries that spends 0.7% of Gross National Income on aid. What are the arguments for and against?
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3 Oct 16
If development is political, what should donors do? Less politically naïve programming would be a good start
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29 Sep 16
Building staff capability and capacity globally will be key if countries are to adopt accruals-based accounts that comply with international standards
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28 Sep 16
The silent giant of the EU’s economy, the European Investment Bank, needs to be less secretive, more accountable and firmer about corruption
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27 Sep 16
Improving people’s lives in developing countries requires strong public financial management. Without this, money is wasted and fraud can thrive
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23 Sep 16
A lack of global accountability causes poor performance in any organisation. Sports bodies provide graphic examples – but they are not entirely at fault
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20 Sep 16
The BRICS group is thriving despite some recent economic turbulence. It offers members a shared policy platform and cross-continental connections
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31 Aug 16
The US government forwent $1.23 trillion in revenue last year, yet nowhere is this reflected in the federal government’s financial report. A FASAB-proposed accounting standard aims to change...
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23 Aug 16
A mega project to pipe gas from Azerbaijan to Europe both rewards an autocratic regime and promotes a misleading energy model
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2 Aug 16
A carbon tax in China could cut greenhouse gases, save millions of lives and improve public finances
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7 Jul 16
The British electorate’s decision to leave the European Union will test the UK’s institutional stability, policymaking and delivery. CIPFA stands ready to help
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30 Jun 16
All countries can learn from work to improve public financial management in fragile and conflict-afflicted states
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24 Jun 16
Boosting growth in cities is linked to good public financial management that helps engage both public authorities and business in the potential for private and public investments.
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23 Jun 16
Shared services are a popular reform for public agencies under financial pressure. The hope is to reduce overheads and increase efficiency by consolidating support services like HR, finance and...
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17 Jun 16
Many efforts to replicate UK government initiatives around the world have failed. Donor-funded attempts to support public service reform must better match plans to local circumstances.
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14 Jun 16
Corruption is everybody’s problem. Public finance staff need to join civil society and businesses in ensuring it is stamped out.
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6 Jun 16
International efforts are underway to develop and strengthen Professional Accountancy Organizations and public sector finance training
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3 Jun 16
Complex reforms are being proposed to the international tax system, but there are questions over the political will to act quickly.
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23 May 16
New Zealand’s Local Government Funding Agency has shown how local authorities can come together to lower borrowing costs and achieve an increased profile with central government
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23 May 16
There is improved awareness of the contribution public financial management makes to good governance and facing down corruption. However, accrual-based information must be deployed
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4 May 16
Risk financing mechanisms can be used to help absorb some of the shocks and costs of climate change
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29 Apr 16
Africa is blessed with abundant natural resources but plagued by poverty. Foreign investment can help unlock the continent’s riches and transform the lives of its people
17 Oct 16Using aid to mobilise trillions in private money is a hot and hugely controversial topic. Such aid is no different from any other kind: it can be well spent or badly spent and should meet basic...
14 Oct 16The Kingdom of Morocco is pioneering a development plan that emphasises decentralisation and local decision-making. This brings with it challenges, not least around funding, but could be a relevant...
7 Oct 16Olympic host countries are all too keen to show off how amazing their technology is. And their innovations should make other cities better places to live
3 Oct 16If development is political, what should donors do? Less politically naïve programming would be a good start
29 Sep 16Building staff capability and capacity globally will be key if countries are to adopt accruals-based accounts that comply with international standards
28 Sep 16The silent giant of the EU’s economy, the European Investment Bank, needs to be less secretive, more accountable and firmer about corruption
27 Sep 16Improving people’s lives in developing countries requires strong public financial management. Without this, money is wasted and fraud can thrive
23 Sep 16A lack of global accountability causes poor performance in any organisation. Sports bodies provide graphic examples – but they are not entirely at fault
20 Sep 16The BRICS group is thriving despite some recent economic turbulence. It offers members a shared policy platform and cross-continental connections
31 Aug 16The US government forwent $1.23 trillion in revenue last year, yet nowhere is this reflected in the federal government’s financial report. A FASAB-proposed accounting standard aims to change...
23 Aug 16A mega project to pipe gas from Azerbaijan to Europe both rewards an autocratic regime and promotes a misleading energy model
2 Aug 16A carbon tax in China could cut greenhouse gases, save millions of lives and improve public finances
7 Jul 16The British electorate’s decision to leave the European Union will test the UK’s institutional stability, policymaking and delivery. CIPFA stands ready to help
30 Jun 16All countries can learn from work to improve public financial management in fragile and conflict-afflicted states
24 Jun 16Boosting growth in cities is linked to good public financial management that helps engage both public authorities and business in the potential for private and public investments.
23 Jun 16Shared services are a popular reform for public agencies under financial pressure. The hope is to reduce overheads and increase efficiency by consolidating support services like HR, finance and...
17 Jun 16Many efforts to replicate UK government initiatives around the world have failed. Donor-funded attempts to support public service reform must better match plans to local circumstances.
14 Jun 16Corruption is everybody’s problem. Public finance staff need to join civil society and businesses in ensuring it is stamped out.
6 Jun 16International efforts are underway to develop and strengthen Professional Accountancy Organizations and public sector finance training
3 Jun 16Complex reforms are being proposed to the international tax system, but there are questions over the political will to act quickly.
23 May 16New Zealand’s Local Government Funding Agency has shown how local authorities can come together to lower borrowing costs and achieve an increased profile with central government
4 May 16Risk financing mechanisms can be used to help absorb some of the shocks and costs of climate change
29 Apr 16Africa is blessed with abundant natural resources but plagued by poverty. Foreign investment can help unlock the continent’s riches and transform the lives of its people
