Kenya's parliament is set to host the Sixth Annual African Network of Parliamentary Budget Offices Conference between August 27 and September 1.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula will open the conference which will be held in Mombasa.
The forum which is held in conjunction with the African Network of Parliamentary Budget Offices (AN-PBO) will be coordinated by the Parliamentary Budget Office.
During the conference, Speakers will share experiences on how public funds can be used effectively to tackle Africa’s development challenges and the future of Parliamentary Budget Offices (PBOs).
Delegates are expected from African countries and across the world.
Also, top on the conference’s agenda will be deliberations on the global economic outlook.
This comes as the global economy is grappling with a web of complex challenges as countries attempt to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The session will discuss how fiscal policy can respond to the economic vulnerabilities exposed by the crises and the role of fiscal oversight in ensuring transparent and responsible financial management as the call for greater accountability and fiscal prudence continues.
The AN-PBO is a platform for African Parliamentary Budget Offices and similar institutions to share ideas and experiences about strengthening support for parliamentary fiscal oversight.
During this session, Speakers will lead presentations on how they have supported their Parliaments in this regard.
The conference is also scheduled to hold discussions on managing public debt and fiscal sustainability in times of uncertainty.