Date:
Join International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the global launch of the International Framework: Good Governance in the Public Sector – 2026 Edition. This interactive session will explore why strong governance matters more than ever for public institutions, what has changed since the Framework’s original release, and how leaders can apply its principles to strengthen accountability, trust, and performance in practice.
Hear insights from senior global leaders including Lee White (Chief Executive Officer, IFAC) and Owen Mapley (Chief Executive Officer, CIPFA), alongside a panel of public sector experts sharing real-world experiences on what makes governance work—and where it can fail.
Speakers
- Lee White, Chief Executive Officer, IFAC
- Owen Mapley, Chief Executive Officer, CIPFA
- Ian Carruthers, Former Chair, CIPFA Standards
- Helen Hall, Controller, Asian Development Bank
- Iain Murray, Director of Public Financial Management, CIPFA
- Marcel Mukeshimana, CIPFA Council Member, & Former Accountant General, Government of Rwanda
- Ruth Farrant, Director of Financial Management, ADB
- Laura Takamizawa, Advocacy, Regulatory, and Policy Implementation Lead, IFAC
The event will include practical examples, discussion of emerging governance challenges, and opportunities for participants to engage with the speakers.
Who should attend: Public sector leaders, finance professionals, policymakers, advisors, auditors, and anyone interested in strengthening governance in the public sector.