AAAG 2025 Conference to focus on PFM reforms in Africa

The 3rd annual conference of the African Association of Accountants General (AAAG) is set to take place from November 24 to 27, 2025, bringing together finance leaders from across the continent to deliberate on the future of Public Financial Management (PFM) in Africa.

The conference, which will be held at the Accra International Conference Centre, is being organised by the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) in partnership with the AAAG Secretariat. The conference is expected to bring together more than 2,000 public accountants, policymakers and technology experts to discuss reforms aimed at strengthening fiscal governance, accountability and efficiency.

Themed “Africa of Tomorrow – Positioning PFM for Economic Prosperity,” the event will explore how African economies can leverage digital tools, artificial intelligence and climate-responsive budgeting to improve public finance systems and service delivery.

Discussions will focus on topics including digital transformation in PFM, responsible debt management, accrual-based IPSAS implementation, combating digital fraud and expanding e-invoicing and digital payment systems across the public sector.

The event will also highlight how governments can integrate sustainability and climate resilience into their budgeting and fiscal frameworks to ensure long-term economic stability.

Distinguished speakers for the four-day programme include Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister of Finance; Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation and Chairperson of United Bank for Africa.

Also Mr. Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba, Founder of the PLO Lumumba Foundation will be present plus a host of public finance experts, senior government officials, and innovative thinkers from across the continent.

President John Dramani Mahama, will also attend as Guest of Honor and deliver a keynote address.

The 2025 AAAG Conference is expected to reinforce Africa’s commitment to sound financial governance and set the tone for a new era of digital and sustainable public finance reform.

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