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The State of Eritrea Signs Landmark MoU for Public Sector Professionalisation
On July 11, 2024, the African Professionalisation Initiative (API) marked a significant milestone by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State of Eritrea. This landmark event was graced by numerous dignitaries, including the Minister for Finance and National Development of Eritrea, H.E Dr Ghiorgis Teklemichael; the Auditor General of Eritrea, AG Gherezgiher Ghebremedhin;…
Read MoreAPI-USAID, PAAB and NIPA Namibia Advance Public Sector Professionalisation in Namibia
In a significant move to strengthen the public sector’s capacity across Africa, the African Professionalization Initiative (API), in collaboration with USAID and Namibia regulator the PAAB and NIPA, have made remarkable strides during their recent API visit to Namibia where an MOU was signed to professionalise public sector Accountants and auditor in Namibia. Held from…
Read MoreAPI and USAID Advance Public Sector Finance Management Strengthening in Zimbabwe
Introduction The African Professionalisation Initiative (API) has undertaken a mission to transform the public sector in Africa by developing competent, ethical, and influential professionals dedicated to fostering accountability, transparency, and good financial governance. A recent API-USAID stakeholder consultation and engagement event in Zimbabwe, held from May 13 to 15, 2024, underscored this commitment. This report…
Read MoreSIDA Leads in Empowering Africa’s PFM Capacity Through the API
In the realm of international development, strategic partnerships are instrumental in achieving sustainable economic and social advancements. A standout example of such effective collaboration is the support extended by the Swedish International Cooperation and Development Agency (SIDA) to the African Professionalisation Initiative (API). SIDA, Sweden’s government agency dedicated to international development cooperation, has been pivotal…
Read MoreAPI and USAID’s Initiative in Botswana to Strengthen Accountability in the African Public Sector
API and USAID (IFAC MOU Partner) are committed to supporting greater accountability and transparency in the public sector. Saff from the API and USAID embarked on a critical mission to Botswana, engaging with key stakeholders to foster support and gather insights for the development of a pioneering learning programme on performance audits for health sector…
Read MoreAPI and AFIIA Forge a Groundbreaking Partnership to Strengthen PFM in Africa
In a landmark event on the 8th of May 2024, the African Professionalisation Initiative (API) and the African Federation of Institutes of Internal Auditors (AFIIA) signed a Collaborative Agreement that promises to reshape the landscape of public financial management (PFM) across Africa. This strategic alliance is set to bolster the capabilities of Africa’s public sector…
Read MoreAFROSAI-E Champions Good Governance and Accountability
AFROSAI-E has successfully held the 20th Edition of its Governing Board Meeting and Strategic Review annual forum. The event took place from 6 to 10 May 2024, in Kampala, Uganda and was hosted by the Office of the Auditor General of Uganda. Themed ‘Vision 2029,’ this crucial gathering brought together prominent figures from across the…
Read MorePress Release: API Launches The Public Sector Ethics Short Certification Course
Embark on a transformative journey towards ethical excellence in the public sector with the API Public Sector Ethics Certification Programme. Designed as a virtual learning oasis, this certification course is meticulously crafted to arm accountants, auditors, and all those engaged in public service with the indispensable knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to navigate the complex…
Read MoreGambia Takes Steps to Professionalise Government Auditors and Accountants
On the 5 December 2023, the Republic of The Gambia made a significant move towards enhancing accountability and transparency in the use of public resources by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the African Professionalisation Initiative (API). The MoU was signed by the Gambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (GICA); the National Audit Office of…
Read MoreAPI Takes part in the Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) Professionalisation Webinar
Introduction On 3 October 2023, an important webinar was held to address the pressing objective of professionalisation within Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) in the AFROSAI community. The event, organised by the Professionalisation Working Group of the Institutional and Technical Capacity Building Committee (ITCBC) of AFROSAI, in partnership with the Regional Forum of the Capacity Building…
Read MoreAPI Engages at the PAFA Events During the ACOA 2023
Introduction Professionals are continually encouraged to commit to lifelong learning by relentlessly pursuing acquisition of knowledge and ideas that prepare and position them for long-term success. The API took part in the seventh (7th) edition of the PAFA biannual conference – “Africa Congress of Accountants” that took place in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire from 15 to…
Read MoreLa comptabilité et l’audit du secteur public (CASP) des pays francophones subsahariens : Contexte, pratiques et implications pour l’initiative de professionnalisation en Afrique
Préparé en en collaboration avec l’Association africaine de comptabilité et de finance (AAFA), et réalisé par Dr Philippe Lassou (Université de Guelph) et Professeur Teerooven Soobaroyen (Université d’Essex), le présent rapport examine le cadre institutionnel, les structures/institutions nationales et l’infrastructure éducative relatifs aux pratiques de la comptabilité et de l’audit du secteur public (CASP) en vigueur…
Read MoreNotice of Clarification and Amendment of Instructions to Translators: Translation of the Accelerated Learning Programme of the African Professionalisation Initiative from English to French
With reference to the Request for Proposal (RFP) on the above subject matter issued on 6 March 2023, Service providers are being informed that a Notice of Clarification and Amendment of Instructions was issued on 14 March 2023, see attached. The closing date for receiving proposals remains 27 March 2023.
Read MoreAPI and PAFA Request Proposals for Translation of the Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) of the API from English to French
The mission of the African Professionalisation Programme (API) is to grow the capacity of accountancy professionals in the African public sector for enhanced service delivery. The API achieves this mission through developing online learning programmes and facilitating the adoption and implementation of these programmes across the public sector in Africa. One of the learning programs…
Read MoreSIDA Committed to Supporting Public Sector Professionalisation in Africa
SIDA Objectives and Funding for the API The Swedish International Development and Cooperation Agency (SIDA) has offered The African Professionalisation Initiative nothing but the most fervent support. Through a programme funding agreement with AFROSAI-E to support the professionalisation of public sector accountants and auditors in African governments, SIDA is making significant contribution to the realisation…
Read MoreOnline learning as a catalyst for the realisation of a critical mass of public sector accountancy professionals
The African Professionalisation Initiative (API), in its objective of professionalising accounting and auditing in the public sector, has identified ease of access to quality learning programmes as one of the factors that will enable countries to speed up the realisation of a critical mass of public sector accountancy professionals. The API online learning platform- API…
Read MoreCountry perspectives on the need and the challenges experienced in the professionalisation journey
The African public sector has a severe shortage of professional accountants and auditors (both referred to here as “accountants”). Professional accountants working in government are typically only exposed to private sector theory during their initial professional development (IPD).
Read MoreDriving competency through a comprehensive framework
The African Professionalisation Initiative (API), in addition to providing professional capacity building support to countries implementing the API, also aims to providing learning resources to countries needing to develop or further enhance public sector accounting and auditing.
Read MoreRequest for Proposals – Post-Qualification (Specialisation) Learning Materials
Please click below to view our Request for Proposals for the development of specialisation learning materials targeting qualified professional accountants and auditors, to be delivered via the API’s online learning platform.
Read MoreThe API extends the submission date for Expressions of Interest
The API is providing countries with an extended opportunity to submit their expression of interest for API implementation support. Expressing such an interest will enable a country to be one of the first implementers of the API’s learning resources and capacity building methodology. See the notification: …
Read MoreAppel aux pays pour qu’ils expriment leur intérêt à recevoir une assistance pour la mise en œuvre de l’API
L’API lance un appel aux pays pour qu’ils expriment leur intérêt à recevoir une assistance pour la mise en œuvre de l’API. Recevoir ce soutien permettra aux pays sélectionnés d’être parmi des premiers à adopter les ressources d’apprentissage et la méthodologie de renforcement des capacités de l’API. L’API organisera un webinaire d’information le mercredi 4…
Read MoreCall for countries to express an interest in API implementation support
The API is issuing a call for countries to express an interest in receiving API implementation support. Receiving this support will enable the selected countries to be one of the first adopters of the API’s learning resources and capacity building methodology. The API will be hosting an information session webinar on Wednesday, 4 August 2021,…
Read MoreAsking the right questions- An API white paper on the questions government needs to ask for effective professional capacity building
The effective allocation and management of scarce resources is a challenge faced by most countries, with those in Africa not being an exception. Capacity constraints in the number of professional accountants and auditors is often one of the many factors that contributes to this challenge by affecting the management and maximisation of value from public…
Read MoreLe conseil d’administration de l’API nomme M. Marcel Mukeshimana comme nouveau président lors de sa première réunion virtuelle
En raison de la pandémie COVID-19 en cours et du fait que la plupart des pays africains font toujours l’objet de restrictions de voyage, le Conseil de supervision intérimaire (CSI), l’organe qui supervise la direction stratégique de l’API, a récemment tenu sa première réunion virtuelle.
Read MoreAfrican Professionalisation Initiative completes its first online learning pilot
The African Professionalisation Initiative (API)’s phase 1 pilot, that kick-started in April 2020, has now been concluded and has received very positive feedback from participants.It can be said that the objectives of the pilot have been met, with feedback on the relevance and rigour of the content as well the user experience being encouraging, constructive…
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