CABRI - Collaborative Africa Budget Reform Initiative

𝐇𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 - 𝐂𝐀𝐁𝐑𝐈 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

In March, CABRI organised a regional peer-learning and exchange workshop in Kigali, Rwanda, on ‘Digital PFM in Action: Digital tools for transparent, inclusive and resilient public finance in Africa’.

This Policy Brief begins by examining emerging digital PFM trends, challenges and trade-offs, including limited interoperability and the experimental role of artificial intelligence (AI). Country experiences from Kenya (REFORMiS), Rwanda (IFMIS integration) and Liberia (Development Dashboard) are presented as examples of homegrown and integrated solutions. It also addresses digital PFM for social sectors, arguing that strengthening accountability in health, education and social protection requires systems that track budgets against service delivery outcomes. It highlights the role of civil society in digital accountability, emphasising hybrid approaches that bridge the digital divide.

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Digital PFM in action: Digital tools for transparent, inclusive and resilient public finance–CABRI In March 2026, CABRI organised a regional peer-learning and exchange workshop in Kigali Rwanda on ‘Digital PFM in Action: Digital tools for transparent, inclusive and resilient public finance in Africa’. This policy brief summarises discussions from the workshop. It begi...

𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐅𝐌 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩

Transforming Public Financial Management (PFM) is a collaborative, innovative, and shared learning journey. In Africa, new experiences and innovations continue to emerge, each offering valuable insights into strengthening transparency and revenue systems. Emerging technologies are also entering the conversation. While artificial intelligence (AI) offers powerful opportunities, it also demands responsible governance.

On Day 2 of the Regional Peer-Learning and Exchange Workshop in Kigali, Rwanda, experts and partners explored various digital innovations in public finance. The discussions also centred on the role of civil society organisations in strengthening citizen oversight and trust in public finance systems.

Watch the key highlights of the discussions below 🔗👇

Recap of Day 2 - CABRI PLE on Digital PFM in Action in Rwanda The CABRI regional peer-learning and exchange workshop held in memb...

𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐅𝐌 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩

Africa is moving away from a time when Public Financial Management relied on paper trails, manual systems, and vast amounts of data for decision-making, towards a future powered by digital PFM. Today, technology, data, and innovation are strengthening transparency, improving oversight, and informing smarter development decisions.

CABRI’s two-day Regional Peer-Learning and Exchange Workshop, held in Kigali, Rwanda explored the theme “𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘍𝘔 𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦.” It offered participants peer learning, country stories, and interactive panels to demonstrate how digital reforms can strengthen accountability, effectiveness, and inclusive growth.

This video captures Day 1 of the workshop, showcasing how new ideas, partnerships, and innovations can pave the way for a more resilient future in public finance. 🔗👇

Recap of Day 1 - CABRI PLE on Digital PFM in Action in Rwanda The CABRI regional peer-learning and exchange workshop held in member country Rwanda, from 9-10 March 2026, built on the key outcomes and takeaways from the ...