TAF Public Finance Manual for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

Abstract

Public finance is crucial with direct impact to the general public. It has been highlighted that the public of Sri Lanka does not have a good understanding about public finance. This public finance manual has the objective of providing information to the general public and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). The manual simplifies information about the key government institutions and their roles, budget calendar, budget process and points out the potential points of engagement and it also has a glossary. This manual was developed at the request of the Asia foundation by contacting the relevant Sri Lankan departments, their websites and the data from journalist consortium. This can be a useful guide when developing public finance manuals in other countries in the region as well.