Members of the Institution of Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) observed a moment of silence to honor the late Pope Francis during the opening ceremony of the 3rd Public Finance Management (PFM) Conference at Entebbe Imperial Resort Beach,
The tribute was led by ICPAU Vice President, CPA Ronald Mutumba, who represented President CPA Josephine Okui Ossiya and prayed for the repose of the Pope’s soul.
The conference, themed “Public Finance Management Systems for Sustainable Service Delivery,” has gathered experts to engage in discussions on vital issues surrounding public finance management.
In his opening address, Professor Augustus Nuwagaba, the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda and chief guest at the ceremony, underscored the government’s commitment to positioning Uganda as a leader in natural resource accounting, green accounting, and environmental social governance on a global scale.
He emphasized the need for the country to transition from traditional accounting practices to a more comprehensive approach that includes physical system analysis.
Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, has had his burial date announced by the Vatican for the upcoming Saturday.
The three-day PFM Conference aims to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among public finance professionals to enhance sustainable service delivery in Uganda.
By Ben Musanje
23rd April 2025
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