FSVC works to promote transparency and accountability in developing and emerging market countries by strengthening public financial management (PFM). On the supply-side, FSVC’s PFM programs promote international best practices in budget management and execution, cash management, procurement, internal controls and internal/external audit across government institutions. On the demand-side, FSVC also encourages transparency and accountability by training civil society organizations (CSOs) on best practices in budget advocacy, establishing coalitions and watchdog agencies, and launching media and public awareness campaigns.
Key FSVC indicators from 2011 to present:
44
Countries Served
439
Projects Completed
275
Volunteers Deployed
6,500+
People Impacted
$9,006,760
Donated Services
Central & Eastern Europe
Middle East & North Africa
East & Southeast Asia
South America
South & Central Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa
Key Accomplishments
- The creation and operationalization of the Jordanian Budget Alliance, a formal coalition of 11 CSOs working on open budget-related issues.
- The publication of the first-ever Citizens’ Budget (2015) and Mid-Year Review (2016) in Jordan.
- Improved communication between the legislative branch and the executive branch of government on budget issues, and significantly increased the participation of CSOs in the budget process in Jordan.
- Helped establish the CSO Budget Participation Group (GOSCOP), the first ever CSO budget monitoring coalition in Angola.
- Trained PFM trainers at the government institute for public finances in Angola to ensure sustainability.
- Launched e-platform (www.cabrane.com) with Tunisian Association of Public Auditors (ATCP) to allow citizens and CSOs to track government expenditures on public projects.
- Assistance resulted in the publication of the Ctizens’ Budget in Tunisia.
- Trained over 100 Zambian ministry officials on the adoption and implementation of the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), an innovative software platform that enables government officials to account for public revenues and expenditures more effectively and transparently.
01
Expanding Access to Finance
Expanding Access to Finance
Help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) drive job creation, competition and innovation.
02
Combating Terrorism
Combating Terrorism
Assist countries in thwarting criminal activities and protecting the savings of citizens and their businesses.
03
Strengthening Regulation & Supervision
Strengthening Regulation & Supervision
Build the capacity of central banks and regulatory agencies to promote a sound and competitive financial sector.
04
Promoting Capital Markets Development
Promoting Capital Markets Development
Deepen capital markets and their supervision to create greater financing and investment opportunities.
05
Expanding Commercial Banking
Expanding Commercial Banking
Strengthen the capacity of banks to provide the credit and services that drive development and economic growth.