AFROSAI-E Partners Meeting Highlights Collaborative Progress in Public Sector Professionalisation
Message from the CEO
The meeting kicked off with inspiring remarks from the AFROSAI-E CEO, Meisie Nkau who expressed gratitude foe the continued support from Donors while outlining the road map ahead towards realizing greater impact by Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs). She drew attention to the ongoing development of the AFROSAI-E strategic plan for 2025–2029 which will enable AFROSAI-E and its partners to confidently look toward a future where Africa’s public sector is fully equipped to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
A highlight of the event was the African Professionalisation Initiative (API) presentation about its significant strides toward fulfilling its vision: “An African public sector sustainably capacitated with competent, ethical, and influential professionals who support accountability, transparency, and good financial governance.” API’s mission is to “grow the capacity of public sector finance management professionals in Africa through high-quality, relevant, and future-fit learning programmes.”
API’s Progress in 2024: A Year of Transformation
API staff delivered a report on the initiative’s 2024 achievements, marking a transformative year for public sector professionalisation efforts. Among the most significant milestones highlighted were the following:
- Learning Resources: API has expanded its reach by tailoring resources to support different categories of learners, including incumbent professionals, specialists, and students. A key addition this year is the launch of the French Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) to cater to French-speaking countries. The initiative is also developing country-specific content and establishing the exit assessment process.
- In-Country Implementation: The professionalisation programme now spans eight African countries: Zimbabwe, Liberia, The Gambia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Eritrea, Namibia, and Nigeria. This expansion is instrumental in ensuring the regional development of competent public finance professionals.
- Brand Visibility and Awareness: API has made considerable headway in building its presence. Through an improved website, heightened social media visibility, and consistent engagement in CPD (Continuing Professional Development) events, the initiative has significantly increased its outreach and recognition.
- API Sustainability: Sustaining its momentum, API has secured critical funding from key partners including SIDA, AFDB, GAVI, The Global Fund, USAID, IFAC, PAFA and AFROSAI-E. It is actively advancing a funding model and revenue generation plan to ensure long-term financial health.
Reflecting on the AFROSAI-E Milestones
The meeting also presented a mid-year evaluation of the overall professionalisation efforts within public sector audits. Tsholo Thuntsi, speaking on behalf of AFROSAI-E, underscored progress on Goal 1: Professionalising Public Sector Audits. Josephine Mukomba provided insights on Goal 2: Empowering SAIs (Supreme Audit Institutions) for greater audit impact and quality, while Wynand Wentzel spoke on Goal 3: Transforming SAI Organisational Capabilities for Greater Impact.
The meeting culminated in a comprehensive discussion on AFROSAI-E’s strategic direction, with partners offering feedback on bilateral and regional programmes. The dialogue opened opportunities for future collaborations and reaffirmed a collective commitment to strengthening public sector governance across Africa.
As the API and AFROSAI-E continue to advance their missions to deliver public value for the African citizens. They are reshaping Africa’s public finance management landscape by empowering professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to uphold transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership in governance.
About The API
The African Professionalisation Initiative is an independent non-profit organisation whose primary objective is to strengthen the capacity and knowledge base of accounting and auditing professionals in the African public sector to enhance accounting and auditing service delivery to the citizens of Africa.
Our Vision: An African public sector sustainably capacitated with competent, ethical and influential professionals who support accountability, transparency and good financial governance. Our Mission: Grow the capacity of public sector finance management professionals in the African public sector through high quality, relevant and future fit learning programmes.
The API Partner Organisations
The African Professionalisation Initiative is a partnership between the accountancy profession (represented by the Pan African Federation of Accountants (“PAFA”)), accountants general or their equivalent (African Association of Accountants General – “AAAG”)), and supreme audit institutions or courts of auditors (represented by the English (“AFROSAI-E”) and French (“CREFIAF”) language sub-groups of the African Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (“AFROSAI”)).
API is not a PAO
The African Professionalisation Initiative (API) operates not as a Professional Accountancy Organisation (PAO), but as a facilitator and catalyst for the professionalisation of public sector accountants and auditors. This critical role accelerates accountability and transparency within the public sector. Consequently, it increases the number of professional accountants eligible for membership in national PAOs, thereby enhancing their effectiveness. This growth strengthens the accountancy profession at the national level through the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) on the continental level, and with the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) on the international level.
The API Houses / Learning Programmes
As API embarks on this exciting Professionalisation journey, it remains steadfast in its mission to grow the capacity of public sector finance management professionals through high-quality, relevant, and future-fit learning programmes. The flexible, comprehensive learning programme offers a transformative educational experience designed to be completed in 12 to 18 months, empowering professionals to achieve their goals at their own pace, anywhere, and anytime.
Please choose below the house that works for you and drop us a mail – info@professionalisation.africa
Houses (Learning Programmes) |
Careers / Jobs for API Graduates |
| House 1 – Incumbents (Experienced un-professionalised accountants and auditors) – Register for Public Sector Professionalisation for Career Success | ✔ Government Accountant ✔ Budget Analyst ✔ Financial controller ✔ Government Auditor ✔ Tax examiner ✔ Public Financial Management Consultant ✔ Non-profit Accountant ✔ Financial Analyst ✔ Grants and Contracts Manager ✔ Compliance Officer ✔ Public Sector Financial Reporting Specialist✔ Sector specific accountants, auditors, advisors e.t.c. |
| House 2 – Specialisation – Ready for occupation from 2024 | |
| House 3 – Students – Ready for occupation in 2025 | |
| House 4 – Micro credentials – Unique Areas of need by governments: E.g. The Public Sector Ethics Certification that is available for all government accountants, auditors and other officers etc. | |
| House 5 – Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – Register for Public Sector CPD Events – Get 12 Hours of Excellence in 12 Months | |
| House 6 – Sector specific learning programmes or certifications or Micro credentials e.g. Learning Programme on performance audits for health sector commodities. | |
House 7 – PFM and AI Consulting Services: We empower the public sector and governments with cutting-edge knowledge and skills. We offer specialized consulting and in-house training designed to help you harness value in areas of your needs. Available currently is the service focused on “Effective use of PFM and AI to drive service efficiency in the public sector”.
Consult with us today to discover the future of public service! |
Benefits to Governments
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