A practical 10 week short course designed for municipal leaders, finance officers and local government managers to strengthen revenue mobilisation and financial management. The programme equips participants with tools to expand local revenue bases, improve compliance, manage budgets transparently and align municipal finance with development priorities.

What You Will Learn - 6 modules (10 weeks)

• Module 1 — Principles of Local Public Finance: foundations of municipal finance, revenue sources, fiscal decentralisation and governance.
• Module 2 — Revenue Mobilisation Strategies: property tax, business licensing, user fees, innovative instruments and compliance enforcement.
• Module 3 — Budgeting and Financial Planning: participatory budgeting, medium-term expenditure frameworks, prioritization and resource allocation.
• Module 4 — Financial Management and Accountability: internal controls, audits, reporting standards and transparency mechanisms.
• Module 5 — Technology and Digital Systems: e-revenue platforms, GIS for property tax, mobile payments and data-driven compliance.
• Module 6 — Policy, Legal Frameworks and Reform: national regulations, municipal bylaws, reform case studies and advocacy for fiscal space.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Design a local revenue enhancement plan tailored to your municipality.
• Implement compliance and enforcement strategies that increase collections.
• Prepare transparent budgets and financial reports aligned with development priorities.
• Leverage digital tools to modernise revenue mobilisation and financial management.
• Strengthen accountability and governance in municipal finance.
• Advocate for policy reforms that expand fiscal space for local governments.

Impact
Municipalities applying these practices increase revenue collections, improve service delivery, reduce financial leakages and build citizen trust. Stronger financial management enhances development outcomes and donor confidence.

Who Can Apply

• Municipal finance officers and treasurers.
• Local government managers and administrators.
• Councillors and committee members overseeing finance.
• Policy advisors and consultants in local governance.
  

Delivery Model

• Blended: three intensive workshops (in-person or virtual) + weekly online microlessons.
• Practical labs: revenue mapping, budget clinics, compliance simulations and digital platform demos.
• Toolkits: revenue enhancement templates, budget planning guides, compliance checklists and reporting dashboards.
• Applied assessment: submit a municipal revenue enhancement plan and a transparent budget framework.

Cost and Duration

• Tuition (Standard): UGX 700,000
• Tuition (Intensive): UGX 950,000
• Duration (Standard): 10 weeks
• Duration (Intensive): 6 weeks
• Study Load: 4–6 hours per week

Cohort Start Dates
January, April, July, October (2026–2028) — bespoke organizational cohorts available on request.