PEFA Newsflash November 2022

Ukraine - Chernivtsi City Report with Gender Annex and SD Module:
Chernivtsi City SNG Report Summary 
Chernivtsi City Gender Report Summary

Ukraine - Vinnytsia City Report with Gender Annex and SD Module 
Vinnytsia City SNG Report Summary
Vinnytsia City Gender Report Summary

Ukraine - Lviv City Report with Gender Annex and SD Module
Lviv City SNG Report Summary
Lviv City Gender Report Summary  

Ukraine - Zhytomyr City Report with Gender Annex and SD Module
Zhytomyr City SNG Report Summary
Zhytomyr City Gender Report Summary

Publication of the PEFA 2022 Moldova Assessment with Gender Responsive PFM Assessment

The fifth PEFA National Assessment for Moldova, was led by The World Bank in cooperation with the government and financed by the European Union. The assessment shows significant improvements in several indicators: public access to key fiscal information; orderliness and participation in the annual budget process; effectiveness in collection of tax payments; predictability in the availability of funds for commitment of expenditures; effectiveness of payroll controls; and quality and timeliness of in-year budget reports. Modova;s overall rating shows a 86% high level performance (scores of A, B+ and B).The report includes an annex on gender responsive PFM which was prepared by UN Women and financially supported by Sweden.

PEFA 2022 Moldova Reports in English and Romanian 
PEFA National Moldova Reports Summary 
PEFA Moldova GRPFM Annex Summary

Publication of the PEFA 2022 Kosovo Assessment with Gender Responsive PFM Assessment

The fourth PEFA National Assessment  and Gender Annex were financed by the European Union as part of the EU project “Technical Assistance to Support the Implementation of Public Financial Management Reforms in Kosovo.” The report shows improvements in several indicators including: coverage of tax revenues, tax compliance, internal control and payroll controls, expanded coverage of internal audit, and efficient use of resources for service delivery. There are also improvements in the access to procurement information through the government’s e-procurement portal and the general use of competitive procurement methods.

PEFA 2022 Kosovo National and Gender Reports
PEFA National Kosovo Report Summary 
PEFA GRPFM  Annex Summary 

Publication of the PEFA 2022 Sierra Leone Assessment with Gender Responsive PFM Assessment

The fifth PEFA National Assessment for Sierra Leone, led by the Government and financially supported by the European Union, was the second using the PEFA 2016 Methodology. Overall, the assessment shows a marginal improvement in PFM performance since 2017. A Gender Responsive PFM Assessment was also performed, included in an Annex and is one of the first in English speaking Africa.

The findings of this assessment will feed into the government’s revised PFM reform strategy.
Sierra Leone PEFA 2022 National and GRPFM Reports 
Sierra Leone PEFA National Report: Summary
Sierra Leone GRPFM Report: Summary

Publication of the PEFA 2022 Tajikistan Assessment

The 2022 PEFA report Tajikistan has been published on PEFA Website in English and Russian. The assessment was carried out by the government with the support of SECO.

The report shows improvements in several areas including: revenue outturns, public access to fiscal information, public investment management, macroeconomic and fiscal forecasting, fiscal strategy, a medium term perspective in expenditure budgeting, revenue administration, internal controls for non-salary expenditure, and internal audit.
PEFA 2022 National reports for the Republic of Tajikistan 
PEFA 2022 Tajikistan Report: Summary

Publications

Development of  Public Procurement: Key initiatives and Future Outlook

This World Bank report covers the two key dimensions of the Bank’s work in public procurement: (i) support for reforms in public procurement systems and practices within countries; and (ii) fiduciary and compliance activities related to procurement in Bank-financed operations. The development aims that are bolstered by these efforts include de-risking a country’s procurement environment for investors and strengthening the efficiency and effectiveness of a country’s expenditure using its own resources.

Could be of interest to those working on : Pillar V Predictability and Control of Budget Execution

A New State of Mind : Greater Transparency and Accountability in the Middle East and North Africa

This World Bank report, published in October 2022, was prompted by the observation that a deficit in governance, especially in transparency and accountability, is at the root of that low-productivity equilibrium. This governance deficit feeds the continuing and pervasive fragility in the region.

The contributions to this report employ a governance perspective both to analyze cross-sectoral issues and to examine sectoral ones, highlighting the importance of improved transparency and heightened accountability, leading to better governance.

Could be of interest to those working on: Pillar II Transparency of public finances and PEFA assessments and PFM generally

How can PFM Reforms Contribute to Gender Equality Outcomes?

This paper by UN Women an DFID provides advice for practitioners working on PFM reforms on how to make these reforms gender responsive and ensure the maximum impact on gender equality outcomes. The paper aims to link ongoing work on gender responsive budgeting (GR) with broader PFM reforms..

Could be of interest to those using country examples and working on Gender Responsive Budgeting (PEFA gender)

World Bank Support for Public Financial and Debt Management in IDA-Eligible Countries

This 2021 WB evaluation paper provides an assessment to the support of IDA eligible countries for public finance and debt management. The COVID-19 pandemic elevated the importance of sound PFM as policy makers faced rising demands for public spending in the face of reduced revenues.

For this evaluation paper, public finance management is an umbrella concept that captures the processes and institutions used to implement fiscal policy while providing critical information to inform policy making. The key elements of public finance management are (i) revenue administration, (ii) PFM and (iii) public debt management (PDM).

Could be of interest to those using country examples and working on PEFA assessments and PFM generally.

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