Accra: Ghana will host the third annual African Association of Accountants General (AAAG) conference in Accra this November to promote public finance reforms. The event is expected to attract over 2,000 delegates, including finance professionals, policymakers, experts, and development partners, to discuss reforms in Public Finance Management (PFM) aimed at advancing sustainable development across Africa.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Kwasi Agyei, Ghana's Controller and Accountant-General, expressed pride in hosting the event and highlighted that the conference would allow Ghana to benchmark its systems with other African countries. Scheduled from November 24 to 28, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre, the event aligns with the theme 'Africa of Tomorrow: Positioning PFM for Economic Prosperity.' Mr. Agyei noted Ghana's leadership in PFM reforms and digital transformation, expressing anticipation for sharing their experiences.
Mrs. Malehlohonolo Mahase, AAAG Chairperson and Accountant-General for Lesotho, stated that the conference would focus on ethics, technology-driven service delivery, strong financial governance, and streamlined public processes. She emphasized the importance of rethinking the management of public resources to build a prosperous and inclusive Africa.
Mr. Frederick Raiga, AAAG Chief Executive Officer, highlighted the critical role of accountants general in public programme execution and the importance of capacity building and collaboration. He noted that public decisions, interventions, and programmes are quantified monetarily, with accountants general hosting that function.
The AAAG, a pan-African organization under the African Union, is dedicated to promoting transformation, transparency, and accountability in managing public resources.
