Green and Digital Transformations, and Promoting Equality

Sustainable development, driven by green and digital transformations, is gaining attention in the CEF learning and knowledge sharing program. Green public finance management fosters a cohesive government approach to tackling climate change, while digitalization enhances efficiency, transparency, and accuracy across systems.

Public leaders and policymakers play a vital role in driving these transformations. They must adopt new mindsets, invest in green and digital skills, and create an enabling environment for systemic change—aligned with institutional mandates and in collaboration with stakeholders.

We help institutions embrace the green agenda and digitalization not just as regulatory or technological upgrades but as transformative processes. By understanding their strategic implications, public officials can make informed decisions, advocate for concrete actions, and drive meaningful change. Our target institutions also contribute to a more equitable society by removing systemic barriers and implementing policies that ensure equal opportunities for all.

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2025 Highlights

In 2025, we will focus on sustainable development and green transition, emphasizing the role of public leaders in driving systemic change. We aim to enhance public officials' skills in sustainable finance, climate risk management, and green taxation, while also fostering coordination, networking, and advocacy skills. The program supports dialogue among stakeholders to integrate climate change into public policies.

With respect to digitalization, we offer learning opportunities for public officials to embrace digital tools, understand their strategic implementation, and navigate online environments. We will also addresses data management, AI applications, and cyber risk awareness, promoting AI literacy and effective use of AI tools in the public sector.

Also, we will host events of CEF partners addressing gender mainstreaming in the fields of tax policy and administration, and in the budget preparation process, and promote accross several program activities a better understanding of inequalities (e.g. with respect to gender), their causes and consequences, and promote exchange of good practices in how to address them.