Ministry of Finance to boost public-private collaboration

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has launched a specialised training programme aimed at strengthening partnerships between federal entities and the private sector, as part of its ongoing efforts to boost government efficiency and enhance collaboration mechanisms.

The programme involved 26 representatives from various federal entities.

It seeks to equip national cadres with the skills needed to analyse and manage partnership projects in line with international best practices.

Developed in partnership with an APMG International-accredited training institute, the programme concludes with awarding participants the Certified Public-Private Partnerships Professional (CP3P) credential, endorsed by major global financial institutions including the World Bank Group, Islamic Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and Inter-American Development Bank.Saeed Rashid Al-Yateem, Assistant Undersecretary of the Resource and Budget Sector, emphasised that the ministry will spare no effort to develop qualified national talent capable of leading public-private partnership projects.

“We are committed to providing an advanced training environment that not only sharpens the skills of federal cadres but also enhances their understanding of partnership models,” he said.

“This programme represents another significant step toward establishing a culture of effective partnership and broadening collaboration with the private sector to advance the UAE’s sustainable development goals.”

Participants received comprehensive training covering the design, implementation, and management of partnership projects.

The programme concluded with a professional examination, awarding certificates that reflect the federal government’s commitment to high standards in workforce development and its role in driving economic growth aligned with the UAE’s strategic vision.

Earlier the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), organised a specialised workshop titled “Preparing the Government Balance Sheet According to the GFSM 2014 Guidelines” in Dubai.

The event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank of the UAE, the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, and financial departments nationwide.

Delivered over four days by IMF experts, the workshop aimed to strengthen the technical competencies of government staff and enhance their ability to accurately collect, process, and publish government financial data.

It also aimed to support the institutional cooperation and coordination among relevant authorities and benefit from the IMF expertise to enhance the quality of financial data and boost transparency as well as competitiveness at both regional and international levels.

Saeed Rashid Al Yateem, Assistant Undersecretary for Government Budget and Revenue Sector at the Ministry of Finance, stated that organising the workshop reaffirms the UAE’s commitment to constantly developing public financial statistics by not only adopting international standards but also providing a specialised training environment to enhance government entities’ readiness for accurate and transparent balance sheet reporting.

“The balance sheet…offers a comprehensive view of government assets and liabilities, thereby improving financial planning efficiency and enabling the effective and sustainable allocation of resources,” Al Yateem said.

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