Fiscal Risk Management for Public Corporations Training Course

Fiscal Risk Management for Public Corporations Training Course

Introduction

Effective fiscal risk management has become an essential priority for public corporations in today’s volatile economic environment. Governments and public enterprises face increasing challenges in managing financial exposures, contingent liabilities, governance weaknesses, and external shocks that could undermine fiscal stability. Fiscal Risk Management for Public Corporations Training Course provides an in-depth framework for identifying, analyzing, mitigating, and managing fiscal risks to ensure transparency, accountability, and sustainable financial performance. With a focus on evidence-based strategies, participants will gain practical knowledge and tools to safeguard public resources and improve corporate governance.

The course is designed for professionals who are responsible for policy-making, financial oversight, and strategic management in public institutions. Through interactive learning, case studies, and global best practices, participants will explore key risk management frameworks, fiscal accountability standards, and international guidelines for public corporations. This program emphasizes fiscal sustainability, financial resilience, and strategic decision-making while equipping participants with actionable skills to strengthen fiscal discipline and reduce vulnerability to economic and operational risks.

Course Objectives

1. Understand the fundamentals of fiscal risk management in public corporations.
2. Identify sources of contingent liabilities and financial exposures.
3. Apply fiscal transparency and accountability standards in corporate governance.
4. Evaluate financial sustainability frameworks for public institutions.
5. Assess the impact of macroeconomic shocks on public sector finances.
6. Implement enterprise risk management (ERM) strategies in public entities.
7. Strengthen internal audit and compliance systems for fiscal oversight.
8. Develop risk mitigation strategies for debt and liquidity management.
9. Enhance capacity for fiscal policy analysis and forecasting.
10. Apply international best practices in fiscal responsibility and reporting.
11. Use data-driven approaches for financial decision-making and risk modeling.
12. Build institutional resilience against fiscal and operational risks.
13. Integrate fiscal risk management into long-term strategic planning.

Target Audiences

1. Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in public corporations
2. Risk management professionals
3. Policy makers in finance ministries
4. Internal auditors and compliance officers
5. Public sector economists and financial analysts
6. Governance and accountability experts
7. State-owned enterprise (SOE) executives
8. Development partners and donor agency representatives

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Fiscal Risk Management

• Key concepts and importance of fiscal risk management
• Common fiscal vulnerabilities in public corporations
• Fiscal transparency and accountability frameworks
• Identifying financial exposures and hidden risks
• Global trends in fiscal risk management
• Case Study: Lessons from the Asian Financial Crisis

Module 2: Contingent Liabilities and Fiscal Exposure

• Types of contingent liabilities in public corporations
• Measuring and reporting hidden fiscal exposures
• Risk assessment methodologies
• Implications of public-private partnerships (PPPs)
• Policy responses to contingent liabilities
• Case Study: Greek Sovereign Debt Crisis

Module 3: Debt Sustainability and Liquidity Management

• Debt sustainability frameworks and models
• Liquidity risk assessment in public corporations
• Medium-term debt strategies
• Risks of excessive borrowing and guarantees
• Tools for effective debt monitoring
• Case Study: Zambia’s Public Debt Challenges

Module 4: Enterprise Risk Management in Public Corporations

• ERM frameworks and principles
• Risk identification, assessment, and prioritization
• Internal controls and monitoring mechanisms
• Integrating ERM into corporate strategy
• Tools for risk reporting and communication
• Case Study: ERM Adoption in South African SOEs

Module 5: Fiscal Policy and Macroeconomic Shocks

• Fiscal risks from economic downturns
• Revenue volatility and expenditure pressures
• Exchange rate and interest rate risks
• Scenario planning and forecasting
• Building fiscal buffers and stabilization funds
• Case Study: Oil Price Shock and Nigeria’s Economy

Module 6: Governance, Accountability, and Compliance

• Governance structures in public corporations
• Strengthening fiscal accountability and transparency
• Internal audit and compliance functions
• Anti-corruption measures and fiscal discipline
• Reporting standards and best practices
• Case Study: Governance Reforms in Kenya Airways

Module 7: Data-Driven Fiscal Risk Analysis

• Tools for fiscal risk assessment and modeling
• Role of big data and digital platforms
• Forecasting methods and predictive analytics
• Enhancing decision-making with financial data
• Early warning systems for fiscal risks
• Case Study: Data Analytics in Chile’s Fiscal Policy

Module 8: Strategic Planning and Fiscal Resilience

• Long-term fiscal planning frameworks
• Building resilience against fiscal shocks
• Integrating fiscal risks into strategic decision-making
• Institutional capacity building for fiscal management
• Role of international standards and guidelines
• Case Study: Singapore’s Fiscal Resilience Strategy

Training Methodology

• Interactive lectures with real-world applications
• Case study analysis of global and regional public corporations
• Group discussions and workshops to enhance peer learning
• Hands-on exercises using fiscal risk management tools and models
• Role-playing and simulations for practical decision-making
• Expert presentations from seasoned professionals in fiscal policy and risk management

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@datastatresearch.org or call +254724527104 

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

 We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.