Managing Security Resources in West Africa Lomé, Togo

19 Africa Center for Strategic Studies 2 ABOUT THE AFRICA CENTER Since its inception in 1999, the Africa Center has served as a forum for research, academic programs, and the exchange of ideas with the aim of enhancing citizen security by strengthening the effectiveness and accountability of African institutions, in support of U. [...] The four-day, in person program aims to: (a) enhance capacity and professionalism among participants responsible for the design, implementation and oversight of security sector budgets in Africa, (b) explore the frontier issues in the management of security resources across Africa, and (c) introduce and demonstrate public financial management tools and approaches to align budgeting processes with. [...] • Discuss the rationale for a Public Expenditure Review (PER) of the security sector and its implications for promoting the achievement of the desired outcomes of the PEM. [...] Background: The delivery of security services is linked not only to the allocation and controlling of public resources but also to the behavioral norms for allocating and controlling public expenditure to achieve the preferred outcomes. [...] How do you think that the security sector’s fulfillment of its obligation to be held accountable is affected by factors like the intensity of partisanship, the nature of political parties and electoral laws, and the specific security challenges in the country? Readings: 1.