African Development Bank Hosts Debt Transparency Workshop in Rwanda

African Development Bank Group, through its African Development Institute (ADI) and Public Finance Management Academy for Africa (PFMA), organized the third edition of the "PFMA Spotlight Learning Series on Public Debt Management" from 28 September to 02 October 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda.

The workshop focused on strengthening institutional capacity, systems, and practices to enhance transparency and accountability in public debt management across the continent. Participants analyzed debt transparency challenges and benefits in their countries and discussed stakeholder roles in improving public debt transparency.

Judith Nabaasa, Chief Economist at Rwanda's Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, emphasized that "debt transparency is fundamental to sound fiscal management" during the event.