LECTURE- Public Finance Sector Reform in KG, AUCA, Bishkek, April 4, 2007

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LECTURE- Public Finance Sector Reform in KG, AUCA, Bishkek, April 4, 2007

Posted by: Social Research Center <src@mail.auca.kg>

LECTURE "Public Finance Sector Reform: Can It Make a Difference in
Kyrgyzstan?", Social Research Center, AUCA, Bishkek, April 4, 2007

The Social Research Center at AUCA (www.src.auca.kg) presents:

Lecture: "Public Finance Sector Reform: Can It Make a Difference in
Kyrgyzstan?"

Presenter: Mark Silins, Budget and Audit Task Manager, DFID Public
Finance Reform Project

Date and time: 17:00-18:30, Wed., April 4, 2007
Venue: Room 232, Main Building, AUCA
Language: English. If requested, translation will be provided

Synopsis: The lecture will explore the trends in public finance sector
reform in Kyrgyzstan and present the changes that occurred in the
public sector over a sixteen-year period. It will also identify the
lessons learnt which may benefit the future reform process in the
Kyrgyz Republic. The lecture will be based on the lecturer's own
experiences as the Task Manager in the DFID Public Finance Reform
Project and a senior public servant both in Australian central
agencies, such as the Ministry of Finance and Public Service and Merit
Protection Commission (Civil Service Agency), and in budget
institutions such as The Department of Family and Community Services
(Social Protection).

Bio: Mark Silins holds Master of Public Policy and Management from
University of London. He is the Public Financial Management expert
with over 22 years experience and specialties in treasury and budget
reform. In addition to 16 years in the Australian Public Service in a
range of ministries, including the Ministry of Finance and Public
Service and Merit Protection Commission - the civil service agency,
Mark has spent over six years supporting the public finance reform
initiatives in six transition and post-conflict countries. Apart from
Central Asia, Mark has worked in Eastern Europe and the Balkans.

How to register: Please RSVP to pss@mail.auca.kg giving your name and
institution.

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