Tribune News Network
Doha
The Ministry of Finance (MoF), represented by the Public Budget Department, in collaboration with Qatar University (QU), organised the second phase of workshops on transitioning to a programme-based budget for government and semi-government entities.
The workshops commenced on July 7, 2024, and will continue for four weeks.
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 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.
It is worth mentioning that the ministry initiated the budget transformation workshops in the first phase during the previous year, 2023, involving 11 government and semi-governmental entities.
In the second phase, which is ongoing this current year, the participation has been expanded to include 150 representatives from 18 government and semi-governmental entities.
The ministry has emphasised its commitment to continuing coordination with various government and semi-governmental entities, facilitating communication bridges through meetings, workshops, and sessions.