The Role of Parliamentarians in Debt Management

Purpose: The purpose of this session is to unpack the central role of the parliament in public debt management through their constitutional mandates to legislate, represent and oversight that play a critical role in the management of public financial resources.

Objective: The objective of this module is to unpack how parliament can provide strong fiscal oversight of government budget, borrowing and spending through specific public debt related legislation and mechanisms for legislative debt management and oversight which ensures that all decisions that impact on the citizens’ future are transparent and accountable.