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Faculty of Business Gives Senior Government Managers Financial Management Tips

ESSAG1The Faculty of Business in conjunction with the Accountant General’s Office in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has brought together senior managers in the public sector for a week-long annual East and Southern African Association of Accountant Generals (ESAAG) workshop at the University of Botswana.

The workshop kicked off on June 17, 2021 and will end on June 25, 2021. ESAAG Chairperson, Mr Christian Mbekomise, said the objective of the workshop was to sensitize participants on current national and regional developments in the public sector to enhance their knowledge and skills on issues of economic management. Participants will further exchange of ideas on how toESSAG2 improve their products and services.

Accountant General, Mr Kealeboga Molelowatladi, who was guest speaker stated that ESAAG was conceived in the early 90s by 15 countries. Mr Molelowatladi said the aim was to maintain professional relations besides sharing knowledge and ideas to promote professionalism and accountability.

In addition, he said it was to learn from each other’s experiences, identify problems and come up with tools that could enhance their professional work and accountability within their public sectorsMr Molelowatladi urged the participants to take full advantage of the workshop to enhance their financial knowledge and skills in addition to networking. 

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