This course is designed to be used either in a standalone training on DDF preparation, or in conjunction with training on the DPFG Overview Module. The purpose is to provide an overview and understanding of the District Development Framework (DDF) process, for those who are involved in preparing and implementing a DDF document.
Who is this module intended for?
This module is designed for:
- The Executive (Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Executive Secretary)
- District Council and its Sub-Committees
- District Planning Staff
- District Department Directors
- Other regional and national stakeholders
- AWP & B
This course is designed to be used either in a standalone training on the district Annual Planning and Budgeting process, or in conjunction with training on the DPFG Overview Module. The purpose is to provide an understanding of the new revised district Annual Planning and Budgeting process.
The information provided in this Course is based on the following documents:
- PEM 3. Module — Budgeting & Investment Programming (April 2013)
- Somaliland Local Government Financial Management Manual (February 2016)
- Somaliland Local Government Finance Policy (Section 5) (June 2016)
- Local Government Financial Management Training Module (August 2016)
There are some steps in the Annual Planning and Budgeting process that will be familiar, particularly for districts who have been following the previous ‘PEM’ system. However, there are some other aspects of the process that may be less familiar, which include for example:
- Awareness-Raising on the Annual Planning and Budgeting process
- DDF Review Workshop
- Public Expenditure Review
- The District Budget Framework Paper
- Forum on District Development Activities
- Budget Circular and Budget Conference
Who is this module intended for?
This module is designed for:
- The Executive (Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Executive Secretary)
- District Council and its Sub-Committees
- District Planning and Administration & Finance Staff
- District Department Directors
- Other regional and national stakeholders