Accountants and public finance experts are set to take centre stage in reviewing Uganda’s domestic revenue mobilisation strategies at the upcoming 4th Public Finance Management (PFM) Conference.
Organised by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda, the three-day conference will run from May 6 to 8 at the Imperial Resort Beach Hotel, with additional participation available online.
The meeting comes at a critical moment for the economy, following Parliament’s approval of a record Shs84 trillion national budget, of which Shs44.1 trillion is projected to be financed through domestic revenue.
At the heart of the conference will be a key discussion on “Domestic Revenue Mobilisation in a Changing Economy,” a topic expected to generate policy recommendations amid growing concerns over the sustainability and fairness of Uganda’s tax system.
While recent tax amendment bills have been passed to strengthen revenue collection, debate persists over whether the tax burden is equitably distributed and whether current measures are sufficient to meet the country’s rising expenditure needs.
Broader Reform Agenda
Beyond taxation, participants will engage in a wide range of discussions aligned to strengthening public finance systems. Key topics on the agenda include:
- Transition from NDP III to NDP IV
- Digital transformation as a driver of socio-economic change
- Governance and performance of government business entities, including the Pearl Bank experience
- The evolving role of external audit in a digital economy
- Productivity and governance in the public sector
- Security of person and property
- Future-proofing internal audit for effective PFM
The conference will be held under the theme: “Strengthening Public Finance Management for Sustainable National Development.”
Derick Nkajja, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary of ICPAU, said the conference comes at a time when Uganda must reinforce institutional capacity, enhance transparency, and adopt innovative approaches to revenue mobilisation.
“This conference provides an opportunity for public sector players to align on practical solutions that will strengthen accountability and support sustainable national development,” Nkajja said.
He added that discussions on digital transformation and the transition to the Fourth National Development Plan are particularly timely in building resilient and forward-looking public finance systems.
The PFM Conference is regarded as a key platform for shaping Uganda’s economic policy direction. Resolutions from the meeting are submitted to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development for consideration.
The forum is expected to draw a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including accounting officers, auditors, economists, policymakers, development partners, civil society representatives and legislators.
Participants will engage in high-level dialogue, share experiences, and generate actionable proposals aimed at accelerating public finance management reforms.
In addition to influencing policy, attendees will also benefit professionally, with up to 21 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) available upon full participation.
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