Based on the list of priority topics discussed in the previous events, the main topics during this ninth workshop were: (i) link between Public Asset Management (PAM), Public Investment Management (PIM), and PSA; (ii) IPSASB news and recent developments; (iii) role of internal and external auditors to support PSA reforms; (iv) sustainability reporting in public sector.

    The main objectives of the workshop were focusing on:

    • Explore and discuss the link between PAM, PIM, and PSA.
    • Explore and discuss the role of internal and external auditors to support PSA reforms.
    • Present the latest IPSASB news and developments.
    • Present the key findings and conclusions of the latest joint PULSAR and Korean Institute of Public Finance (KIPF) knowledge product, entitled “Implications of Sustainability Reporting on PSA”.
    • Discussing the next steps for both EduCoP and FinCoP work programs.

    The event convened 81 attendees including CoP members, speakers, guests and the World Bank staff.