About this learning event

This blended learning course will focus on green Public Financial Management (PFM), which aims to adapt existing PFM practices to support climate-sensitive policies. With the cross-cutting nature of climate change and wider environmental concerns, green PFM can be a key enabler of an integrated government strategy to combat climate change. The course will emphasise key principles for effectively implementing green PFM and Public Administration Reform (PAR) strategies.

Throughout the course, participants will learn not only to explore the general concept of green transformation but also to examine the latest developments at its intersection with public institutions. Following the theoretical background, participants will have a chance to delve deeper into the challenges of the Western Balkan countries related to implementing the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans (GAWB). Special focus will be dedicated to the significant achievements of these countries so far, followed by the critical examination of the challenges that hinder further developments in their endeavors to bring the green transition forward.

After gaining a deeper understanding of the interconnections between green transformation, PFM, and PAR, participants will apply their knowledge through interactive sessions and discussions. They will collaborate to identify and propose possible solutions to the current challenges related to the green transformation in the public sector.

By the end of the blended learning course, participants will gain a better understanding of their role in the wider setting of joint efforts to combat climate change and be equipped with knowledge necessary for the achievement of the collective commitment to reach climate-neutrality by 2050 and successfully transition towards more resilient and sustainable societies.

During this blended course, participants will:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of green transformation and its relevance to public institutions
• Explore the vital link between green transformation, Public Financial Management (PFM), and Public Administration Reform (PAR).
• Stay updated with the latest developments in green transformation in the region and beyond, and see how they shape public policies.
• Dive into the unique challenges that Western Balkan countries face in implementing the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans (GAWB).
• Recognise key achievements made by these countries in advancing green transformation.
• Identify major obstacles to progress and explore innovative solutions to overcome them
• Engage in dynamic interactive sessions to brainstorm and develop solutions for the current challenges in green transition within the public sector.

Who should attend

This event has been designed for the WeLead participants (second generation).

Faculty

Marsed Harizi, CEF Expert, Public Financial Management Expert, Albania

Petra Založnik, Leadership and Learning Ecosystem Trainer and Facilitator

Partners

This event is delivered as part of the EU-funded multi-beneficiary project “EU Scheme for Young Professionals in the Western Balkans” (WeLead) implemented by the CEF.