PROJECT NAME:

Technical Assistance to Support Implementation of PFM Reforms in Kosovo

SECTOR:

Public Finance Management & Public Administration

PROJECT VALUE:

Euro 3,300,352.00

DURATION:

09 February 2023

DIRECT BENEFICIARY:

 Ministry of Finance, and its departments and institutions, such as: CHU, Customs and TAK  Public Procurement institutions: PPRC, CPA and PRB

IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS:

GiZ International

COVERAGE/IMPACT:

Kosovo

OVERALL OBJECTIVE:

The overall objective of the project is to contribute to a sound financial management and improved service delivery in Kosovo by improving fiscal discipline, increasing revenue mobilisation and the strategic allocation of resources through the provision of policy advice and support to institutional and human resource capacity building in the Ministry of Finance and related institutions.

PROJECT PURPOSES:

The purposes of this contract is to improve and strengthen policies, legislation and capacities of key stakeholders (in particular the Public Finance Management Coordination Group) involved in implementation of the Public Finance Management Sector Reform Program by providing technical assistance to support the implementation of the Public Finance Management reforms.

RESULTS:

Result 1: - Improved policy and legislative developments (and when needed further alignment of Public Finance Management legislation with the European Union acquis), implementation and monitoring of the Public Finance Management Reform Strategy, focusing on the role of the Ministry of Finance PFM Coordination Group as propos policies, coordinating, monitoring and reporting body. - Increased fiscal discipline, allocation and operational efficiency through strengthening annual budget credibility for central government and increased transparency of the management and usage of public funds. Result 2: - Strengthened internal control and internal audit, by enhancing the internal audit function as a value-added service towards management accountability and by strengthening internal controls in budgetary organisations. Result 3: - Domestic revenue collection increased by expanding the revenue base, fighting fiscal evasion and informalities, and increasing the efficiency of the revenue collection agencies. Result 4: - Increased efficiency, value-for-money and transparency of public procurement in Kosovo by ensuring efficient implementation of the centralised procurement, as well as improving other aspects of public procurement.