South Sudan Delegation Ends Study Tour on Sierra Leone’s PFM and HR Systems and Reforms
Government of Sierra Leone, Ministry of Finance Blog
“A Republic of South Sudan delegation headed by the Director General of Human Resource Management at the Ministry of Public Service and Human Resource Development, Abraham Makur Magnok, has ended a week-long study tour on Sierra Leone’s Public Financial Management and Human Resource systems and reforms.”
e-Governance and e-Treasury Systems Advance in Mongolia
IMF PFM Blog
“Led by the Prime Minister, Mongolia is moving strongly to improve public services through e-governance systems. Since 2016, the Parliament has passed several laws that advance the digitalization of public services.”
Digital issuance of commitment note marks the launch of the Financial Execution System of Pará
Agência Pará
“Siafe, which replaces Siafem, integrates 216 Management Units of direct and indirect administration and improves the work of the budget and financial area.”
FreeBalance Accountability Suite Goes Live in Brazil to Support Public Financial Management (PFM) Reform
Yahoo Finance
“FreeBalance, a global Public Financial Management (PFM) solutions and advisory services firm, today announced that the new, unified financial information management system implemented for the State of Pará, Brazil went live yesterday.”
Sustainability accounting will support governments
Jamaica Observer
“Climate change, expenditure tracking and sustainable development driving the need for sector-specific standards.”
Sustainability accounting will support governments
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
“The public sector needs its own set of sustainability accounting standards, and professional accountants should lead on this. So says FreeBalance, a developer of government resource planning software, in a recent blog posting.”
Sustainability accounting will support governments
Accountancy Today
“Climate change, expenditure tracking and sustainable development driving the need for sector-specific standards”
La Tunisie choisit « FreeBalance » pour lui fournir une solution complète de préparation budgétaire
Entreprises Magazine
“Le gouvernement tunisien a choisi le fournisseur mondial de solutions de gestion des finances publiques (PFM) et de services de conseil « FreeBalance » pour une solution complète de préparation budgétaire pour le ministère des Finances.”
Government of Tunisia Selects FreeBalance to Deliver Comprehensive Budget Preparation Solution
Yahoo
“FreeBalance, a global provider of Public Financial Management (PFM) solutions and advisory services, today announced that it has been selected through a competitive bidding process to deliver a comprehensive budget preparation solution for the Ministry of Finance (MoF), Government of Tunisia as part of the USAID-funded Fiscal and Accounting System of Tunisia (FAST) project which is being implemented by Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI).”
Le gouvernement tunisien choisit FreeBalance pour une solution complète de préparation budgétaire
African Manager
“FreeBalance, un fournisseur mondial de solutions de gestion des finances publiques (PFM) et de services de conseil, a annoncé, ce mardi, qu’il a été sélectionné par le biais d’un processus d’appel d’offres pour fournir une solution complète de préparation du budget pour le ministère des Finances (MoF), lancé par le gouvernement tunisien dans le cadre du projet Fiscal and Accounting System of Tunisia (FAST) financé par l’USAID qui est mis en œuvre par Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI).”
Sustainability accounting will support governments
Accounting and Business Magazine
“Climate change, expenditure tracking and sustainable development are driving the need for sector-specific standards.”
New financial solution to strengthen accountability and service delivery in Kiribatit
Islands Business
“A new Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) for Kiribati is expected to usher in a new era of efficiency in public service delivery and accountability for the island nation. “
Government of Kiribati Selects FreeBalance to strengthen public financial management
Business Mole
“The Government of Oceania state , Kiribati, has selected FreeBalance, a Public Financial Management (PFM) solutions and advisory firm to help them deliver an Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS).”
Oceania nation Kiribati embraces tech for greater accountability
SME Bulletin
“How governments manage their finances could be about to change, according to FreeBalance PFM, a new public financial management (PFM) solution.”
PFM could change government finance as we know it as Kiribati hires FreeBalance
News Anyway
“A new company who is working within this sphere could be about to change how finances work at a governmental level. The firm in question is FreeBalance PFM. They have just been selected by the government of the Oceania state Kirabiti to provide the country with an Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS).”
Oceania state commits to more accountability with FreeBalance
Columnist24
“FreeBalance is a company who is trying to change how governments manage their finances. The firm has just been selected by the government of the Oceania state, Kiribati, to provide them with an Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS).”
‘Asian Digital Finance Forum & Awards’ held in Colombo
Daily News
“‘Asian Digital Finance Forum & Awards’ was recently hosted by the Asian FinTech Academy (AFTA) in a hybrid format virtually and in-person at Hilton Colombo.”
‘Asian Digital Finance Forum & Awards’ held in Colombo
Columnist24
“‘Asian Digital Finance Forum & Awards’ was recently hosted by the Asian FinTech Academy (AFTA) in collaboration with Colorado, USA based American Academy of Project Management (AAPM) and Global Academy of Finance and Management (GAFM) in a hybrid format virtually and in-person at Hilton Colombo.”
FreeBalance Wins PFM Reform Award in Sri Lanka
Benzinga
“Matthew Olivier, Vice President, Revenue Marketing, FreeBalance collected the award on behalf of the company and said: “FreeBalance has been supporting public financial management reform in Sri Lanka for nearly a decade. The progress has been remarkable and would not have been possible without the commitment and dedication of the Ministry of Finance team.”
FreeBalance Wins PFM Reform Award in Sri Lanka
Newswire
“FreeBalance, a global Public Financial Management (PFM) solutions, and advisory services firm, was recognized with the ‘Excellence in Public Finance Reform’ award at the Asian Digital Finance Forum and Awards event held yesterday in Colombo, Sri Lanka. “
ACCA and FreeBalance sign Memorandum of Understanding
Digital Journal
“A new partnership has been agreed with ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and FreeBalance, focusing on supporting Public Financial Management (PFM) Reform.”
ACCA partners with FreeBalance
Accountancy Today
“The partnership includes the provision of ACCA Certifications through the FreeBalance Academy and the promotion of public sector financial management for strong economies.”
ACCA, FreeBalance sign Public Financial Management reform MoU
TXF
“The partnership includes the provision of ACCA Certifications through the FreeBalance Academy, and the organisations will also explore joint public sector related research, policy responses and global events together to promote the value of public sector financial management for strong economies.”
ACCA, FreeBalance sign Public Financial Management reform MoU
Uxolo
“A new partnership has been agreed with ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and FreeBalance, focusing on supporting Public Financial Management reforms”
ACCA and FreeBalance sign Memorandum of Understanding
CryptoPress
“The collaboration consists of the arrangement of ACCA Certifications through The FreeBalance Academy, and the companies will likewise check out joint public sector associated research study, policy reactions and worldwide occasions together to promote the worth of public sector monetary management for strong economies.”
ACCA and FreeBalance sign Memorandum of Understanding
Pressat
“Under the agreement, ACCA and FreeBalance will explore global opportunities to collaborate in support of their mutual objectives to promote and enhance stronger public financial management. The partners share a commitment to supporting the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), and to enhancing transparency, promoting good governance and implementing sound fiscal management.”
Comptrollers, Accountants Urged to Be Robust
AllAfrica.com
“Comptrollers and Accountant General, Hon. Janga A Kowo made the urge over the weekend at the second phase of a three-day technical working section for comptrollers and accountants held in Kakata, Margibi Country from August 5 to August 7, 2021. “The second phase of the three days technical section is meant to show efficiency among comptrollers and accountants for sound financial reporting through the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMIS) FreeBalance platform across ministries and agencies’ Atty. Kowo explained.”
ITMIS to be fully implemented by 2022
Sri Lanka Daily News
“The Integrated Treasury Management Information System (ITMIS) is to be fully implemented by the budget for 2022. Secretary to the Treasury S. R. Attygalle noted that utilisation of ITMIS was already quite high and as with government policy there would be more utilisation of digital channels. He said, “I commend the decision in 2013 to implement ITMIS. I am a strong believer that there forms to be successful must be led from the front and by those within the system itself.”
Digital Transformation of Treasury Operations Through the Implementation of GFMIS Web Services
Strengthening Fiscal and Financial Sustainability Project, Mongolia
“Increasing budget comprehensiveness and transparency through better control, reporting, and expansion of the Government Financial Management Information System (GFMIS) capabilities is one of the main objectives of the Strengthening Fiscal and Financial Stability project framework jointly implemented by the Ministry of Finance and World Bank. In pursuit of the aim, the MOF has concluded a GFMIS extension contract to supply, enhance, and implement web services with GFMIS provider Free Balance, a Canadian software company.”
Sefa Assina Contrato Para Implantação Do Novo Sistema De Administração Financeira Do Pará
Governo Do Pará
“A Secretaria de Estado da Fazenda (Sefa) assinou, nesta quinta-feira (27), a contratação de uma empresa de consultoria para atuar na implantação do novo Sistema Integrado de Administração Financeira Estadual (Siafe), que vai atender a todos os órgãos e entidades da administração pública estadual e será a principal ferramenta corporativa do Governo do Estado do Pará, quando entrar em funcionamento em 2021, substituindo o Siafem, atualmente em uso. A empresa contratada é a Freebalance INC., canadense com sede em Ottawa, no Canadá.”
FreeBalance, the Future of Government Company
The Leaders Globe
“Technology is transforming societies digitally with reduced unemployment, improved quality of life, and boosting citizens’ access to public services. But, when it comes to sustainability and growth, developing nations face inimitable challenges, even as globalization has led to many advancements throughout the world. This is where FreeBalance comes in.”
Liberia: Ministry Of Finance And Development Planning Establishes Comptroller And Accountant
Front Page Africa
“He named some of the support to include, the automation of government budget execution through IFMIS free-balance at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, the extension or rollout of the automation to fifty (50) government ministries and Agencies with plans to roll out the remaining fifty-seven (57) MACS.”
FreeBalance: Government Offerings Accelerates Sustainable Country Growth
Insights Success
“It wasn’t the 25 years of public finances software experience in the Government of Canada that attracted Manuel Pietra to Ottawa-based FreeBalance. With global executive experience, Pietra realized the potential to bring proven Government Resource Planning enterprise software to the world. What started as a quest to help countries grow through software has become a mission to propel smart prosperity through smart governance innovation and technology.”
DBM launches gov’t financial management system platform
GMA News
“The DBM in partnership with Globe Telecom and financial management software provider FreeBalance Inc. launched the Budget and Treasury Management System (BTMS) in Manila.”
DBM launches new gov’t financial management system for better transparency, accountability
Philippine Information Agency
“The Department of Budget and Management (DBM), in partnership with Globe Telecom and FreeBalance, Inc., announces the implementation of a secure and reliable modern financial management information system to achieve better transparency, accountability, and efficiency among national government agencies.”
Globe Telecom and FreeBalance partner to deliver new BTMS
Inquirer.net
“The BTMS project was awarded to the joint venture of Globe through its subsidiary, Innove Communications, and FreeBalance, Inc., a Canadian developer of software solutions for public financial management. For the project, Globe provided the infrastructure while FreeBalance developed the software based on globally-accepted solutions but configured and customized for the Philippine government.”
DBM launches financial management system
Philstar Global
“The DBM, in partnership with Globe Telecom Inc. and FreeBalance Inc., introduced the Budget and Treasury Management System (BTMS), an integrated and automated platform which will allow the reporting of government disbursements in real-time.”
Government of the Philippines Accelerates PFM Reform with FreeBalance Technology
Newswire.ca
“The FreeBalance solution will enable the Government of the Philippines to improve governance by taking advantage of web-native technology to improve transparency, accountability and development outcomes.”
FreeBalance Joins the Global Transparency Campaign
PRWeb
“FreeBalance helps governments around the world to leverage robust Government Resource Planning (GRP) technology to accelerate country growth, is joining the Global Campaign for Transparency, organized by Publish What You Fund. The campaign launches on June 8 and culminates at the High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan, Korea in early December.”
Integrated Treasury Management Information System for Government Ministries and Departments
Daily FT, Sri Lanka
“The Cabinet has approved procuring the necessary services from FreeBalance Inc., according to the recommendations of the appointed committees.”
Manuel Schiappa Pietra: Creating Smart Prosperity
Mirror Review
“All businesses have an opportunity and an obligation to make a difference in the world. Our actions matter and our success should be measured by the impact we have in the countries or communities where we do business”
FreeBalance: The Emerging Smart Government Frontier
Banu John, APAC CIO Magazine
“Governments propel prosperity through smart public investments focused on citizen needs.”
Digital Innovation in Public Financial Management (PFM): Opportunities and implications for low-income countries
Alpha Beta Advisors
“East Timor uses budget preparation modules to run simulations of spending scenarios in parliament” Timor-Leste uses the FreeBalance Accountability Suite with integrated budget planning and financial management
Liberia: IFMIS, MTEF to Aid Corruption Fight
New Dawn
“The coordinator for the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) and Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning expresses optimism that the inclusion of 50 government ministries, agencies and commissions into the system would help reduce allegations of corruption in the public sector.”
Ministry of Finance Summary of Expenditures.
Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago
“The Chairman, Central Tenders Board by memorandum dated 3rd April, 2018 agreed to the award of a contract to FreeBalance Inc. for the procurement of IFMIS for the Ministry of Finance”
New It System To Enhance Public Fund Efficiency
Budget and Treasury Management System
“In partnership with the Government of the Philippines, the joint venture project– which will be implemented for 27 months– will develop, operate, and maintain a new IT system that would link the public financial management (PFM) processes of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Bureau of Treasury (BTr).”
Freebalance Wins Most Innovative Public Sector Management Solution Award
FreeBalance Blog
“We’re pleased to have been recognized by CFI.co as having one of the world’s most innovative public sector management solutions.” – Matthew Oliver
Dbm And Btr Regional Officers Undergo Phase Ii Training
Budget and Treasury Management System
“Regional officers and staff of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Bureau of the Treasury underwent weeklong trainings on the Budget Execution functions of the Budget and Treasury Management System (BTMS). A total of 68 regional representatives from the BTr and DBM obtained hands-on experience.”
Treasury Management Build Demo Begins
Budget and Treasury Management System
“The primary function of treasury management is to establish levels for cash from collections, grants, donations and borrowings so that the government can meet its financial obligations, subsidies and loan repayments on time. The first prototype build for Phase III, Treasury Management, was presented to the BTr on March 10, 2017.”
Btms Executes Parallel Go Live
Budget and Treasury Management System
“The Budget Treasury Management System (BTMS) began executing the Parallel Go Live that will initially run for the next two months. The Budget Execution Parallel is a microcosm of a full-scale BTMS implementation set for full implementation on January 2018.”
Technology to Speed Development in Emerging Economies
Video Web Summit
“Rebeca Grynspan of Ibero-Americana, Manish Singh of Crossbridge Capital & Manuel Pietra of FreeBalance with Edward Robinson of Bloomberg. How do emerging markets become fully fledged mature economies, and how can we use technology to speed up the process and sustain the results?”
Data Gathering And Business Process Mapping For Btms
Budget and Treasury Management System
“Several interviews and focused group discussions were conducted with the officers and staff of every bureau, division, and/or unit of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) involved in the performance of the financial management functions of the government.”
FreeBalance Technology: Good Governance and Nation Building
APAC CIO Outlook
“While many organizations claim to be customer-centric, FreeBalance goes a step further and involves its customers in the company’s functioning and future development. In 2007, the company formed the FreeBalance International Steering Committee (FISC). FISC provides an interactive forum for the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and experiences among FreeBalance customers.”
Local Government Finance and Fiscal Decentralization Reform Program, Subprogram 2: Report and Recommendation of the President
Asian Development Bank
“The report and recommendation of the President to the Board of Directors (RRP) document describes the terms and conditions of a project for consideration and approval by ADB’s Board of Directors.”
Expanding Private Participation in Infrastructure Program, Subprogram 1: Report and Recommendation of the President
Asian Development Bank
“The report and recommendation of the President (RRP) document describes the terms and conditions of a project for consideration and approval by ADB.”
Minister’s of Finance Roundtable meeting Commences
Letitia Henry, ABStvradio.com
“Change Management and Sustainable Reform” is the theme of the four day bi-annual Minister’s of Finance Roundtable meeting, which focuses on how participating countries can leverage technology to drive sustainable government reform and modernization efforts.”
Woohoo – I’m back!
Alexander Kjerulf – The Chief Happiness Officer Blog
“After that I flew straight from London to Antigua & Barbuda to do two keynotes for Canadian software company FreeBalance. One speech was for their steering committee and the other was for a group of finance ministers from different countries. Not only did I get to spend 4 days in Antigua, but I also got to speak to one of my most international audiences ever. The participants LOVED it and I get a major kick out of knowing that our ideas have now been spread to Mongolia, Sierra Leone, Laos, Uganda, Suriname, Kosovo and many other countries.”
Donors wield aid transparency power
publishwhatyoufund.org
“Transparency is a threatening concept. It opens up the organizational kimono to scrutiny. And, sometimes unfair levels of scrutiny, where a single gaff can become the defining narrative in the minds of the public.”
Canadian firms keen on developing business in Asia
GMA News Online
Matthew Olivier, director of marketing & corporate development at FreeBalance, a software company who sent representatives to this year’s ADB Fair said, “The Embassy has been instrumental in supporting our growth internationally. FreeBalance takes full advantage of the wide array of services offered to Canadian companies.”
Maximum Return on Public Investments in Suriname
IDB Web Stories
“The steady pace at which reforms are being implemented shows that the authorities are committed to changing the status quo. As a result, Suriname is on track to ensure it gets the maximum development return for every cent of public investment.”
FreeBalance Alliance with IOS Partners Promotes PFM Knowledge Transfer and Capacity Building
PRWeb
“Leading provider of technical and advisory services to work with FreeBalance on design and delivery of knowledge transfer programs for the international Public Financial Management (PFM) community.”
Can Developing Countries Leapfrog Peer Countries in Fiscal Discipline and Transparency?
PRWeb
“FreeBalance presentation at ESAAG event to focus on the governance opportunity in developing countries and the use of technology to drive PFM reform and modernization.”
Who’s doing deals in Ottawa?
Ottawa Business Journal
“FreeBalance, an Ottawa-based supplier of government resource planning software, has allied with Miami, Florida-based consulting firm IOS Partners. The agreement will see IOS provide technical and advisory services to customers to augment FreeBalance’s resource planning services.”
Government of Sri Lanka to Leverage FreeBalance Technology to Drive Public Financial Management (PFM) Reform
Sri Lanka PRWeb
“Samsung SDS and FreeBalance Selected for a Country-wide Implementation of FreeBalance Government Resource Planning (GRP) Solutions in Sri Lanka.”
World Read Aloud Day – A Worldwide Celebration
The Huffington Post
“Ambassadors, attorneys and authors were all part of yesterday’s (March 7th) the third annual World Read Aloud Day (WRAD). In Guatemala, Free Balance, a Canadian software company, had their associates visit schools in Guatemala City to read to children.”
Canadian tech companies compete at Olympics
Ottawa Business Journal – Technology
“As athletes from around the world gathered in London this month to compete at the Olympics, so too did Canadian technology companies hoping to bring home new contracts and business opportunities instead of medals.”
Public Financial Management Reforms in Post-conflict Countries: Synthesis Report
The World Bank
“This report addresses the existing knowledge gap through a systematic review of Public Financial Management (PFM) reform experiences in post-conflict environments.”” FreeBalance government customers demonstrate significant PFM reform improvements relative to those using other financial management systems.
Insight: Timor Revisited
Jakarta Globe
“The government’s budget is online for all to see and the annual parliamentary discussion of the national budget is broadcast live on TV. Anyone can see how much revenue is coming in and where it is going by logging onto http://www.transparency.gov.tl/. There is hardly anything like that anywhere in Asia as far as I know, least of all in Indonesia.”
2011 FreeBalance International Steering Committee (FISC) Drives Sustainable Public Financial Management (PFM) Solutions
BarnacleGrenada.com
“The program and agenda for the 2011 FISC meetings provide an effective and interactive venue in support of shared goals and objectives. The sessions and workshops provide FreeBalance with an opportunity to update international customers on product, technology, and corporate developments from 2010.”
FreeBalance to Live Blog and Tweet from FreeBalance International Steering Committee Meeting (FISC) 2011
World Market Media
“FreeBalance announced that it will be live blogging and tweeting from the FreeBalance International Steering Committee (FISC) event taking place January 16 – 19, 2011 in Madeira, Portugal.”
World Bank Economic Premise Note concludes that FreeBalance Government Resource Planning customers Kosovo, Sierra Leone Demonstrate Most Substantial PFM Progress
Exchange Magazine
“FreeBalance is pleased to announce that the governments of Kosovo, and Sierra Leone recently received a rating of “substantial” for public financial management (PFM) rebuilding and reform progress.”
FreeBalance finds balance between commerce and charity
The Star Phoenix
“FreeBalance is one of Canada’s top software companies. Part of FreeBalance’s standard procedure is to open and staff an office locally. The moral side of things is a big motivator and for the people who work in the company. Besides software products, social responsibility is a core part of what FreeBalance does.”
FreeBalance Promotes Transparency Innovation by the Government of Timor-Leste at International Conference
HR.com
“FreeBalance will be participating and presenting at the 25th Annual International Consortium of Government Financial Management (ICGFM)conference, May 15 – 20, 2011 in Miami. The conference will explore how governments are meeting the demands of citizens, civil society, media, and donors for greater impact on the shape of PFM policies.”
Natural resource wealth management
Philippine Daily Inquirer
“The government has recently placed its financial information on a website (Timor Leste Transparency Portal) and provided 24/7 access to 10-year financial and budget data. Public access to information would promote accountability, reduce the risk of corruption, and raise the confidence of investors in the country.”
PM Spencer Speaks on World Telecoms Day
Caribarena
“Antigua and Barbuda is joining the World in observing Telecommunication and Information Society day. The World is becoming a smaller village everyday. More and more, technology is impacting positively on our daily lives.”
FreeBalance Publishes White Paper on Aid Transparency at Aid and International Development Forum
PRWeb
“FreeBalance has published a white paper titled “Aid Transparency Integration: The Integration of Donor and Recipient Government Financial Systems.” This white paper will be presented as part of the Aid and International Development Forum (AIDF) in Washington, June 8-9.”
Treasury Centralized Payroll Processing
PRWeb
“The Treasury Department has reported that it has successfully added all weekly-paid government employees to its automated payroll system, as it moves to centralize payroll processing.”
“IFMIS Is Here For Governance” – Comptroller General
In Profile Daily
“President Ellen Johnson –Sirleaf will on Tuesday officially launch a new financially system introduced by the Ministry of Finance called the ‘Integrated Financial Management Information System’ (IFMIS) at the ministry.”
New System Launched to Improve Public Financial Management
AllAfrica.com
“President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has officially launched the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) at the Ministry of Finance in Monrovia, with a commitment to continue adopting measures that would consolidate the gains the government has made in transforming the public financial management (PFM)sector.”
Speech by H.E. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf at program marking official launch of IFMIS
The Executive Mansion, Liberia
“Today we have come to inaugurate the Integrated Financial Management Information System, the latest in an impressive line-up of reform measures being undertaken in the public financial management (PFM) sector alone (…)”
Government leverages FreeBalance technology to support Public Financial Management reform
HR.COM
“FreeBalance helps governments around the world to leverage robust Government Resource Planning (GRP) technology to accelerate country growth, today announced that the Government of the Republic of Liberia has officially launched an Integrated Financial Information Management System (IFMIS).”
AfDB and Liberia Sign USD 56 million Budget Support grant agreements
JoyOnline
“The Liberian government’s efforts to accelerate economic growth and reduce poverty received a boost on 11th August 2011 with the signing of two USD 56-million (UA 35 million) grant agreements to improve public financial management and infrastructure maintenance capacity in public works.”
WB Director Praises Timor-Leste for Improved Transparency
Pacific Scoop
“World Bank Managing Director, Sri Mulyani Indrawati today congratulated the Government of Timor-Leste for improving transparency and accountability in the management of its natural resources.”
Timor-Leste Launches eProcurement Portal
FutureGov Asia
“The government of Timor Leste has launched on Friday a procurement portal in a bid to improve expenditure management and increase accountability and transparency in government procurement.”
Des entreprises canadiennes à l’assaut du marché Camerounais
Journal Du Cameroun
“The Canadian Economic Mission continues to experience the business environment in Cameroon in and outside the PROMOTE business lounge.”
FreeBalance President & CEO Manuel Pietra Wins OCRI Next Generation Executive Award
PRWire
“OCRI explains that the Next Generation Executive Award was given to Pietra in recognition of the dynamic change he has led at FreeBalance. This change has resulted in a new corporate culture that includes Corporate Social Responsibility as the core to company mission.”
Government of the Republic of Liberia Selects FreeBalance Government Resource Planning (GRP) System
Backbone Magazine
“The Government of the Republic of Liberia will deploy the FreeBalance Accountability Suite to drive government modernization through effective fiscal management. The Government will automate all public finance budget transactions. Budget preparation, expenditure controls, procurement, monitoring, reporting, payroll and human resource management will be implemented.”
Where ‘Government 2.0′ is making an impact, and what still needs to be done
By Joe McKendrick, SmartPlanet
“Social networking provides governments with a new paradigm: knowledge release rather than knowledge control. This Government 2.0 approach can harness government knowledge to improve results.” – FreeBalance.
Liberia government to automate public finance budget transactions
Enterprise Innovation
“The Government of the Republic of Liberia has selected FreeBalance’s Accountability Suite to drive government modernization through effective fiscal management.”
Manuel Pietra Nominated for CATAAlliance Innovation and Leadership Award
International Business Times
“This award validates the positive changes the people at FreeBalance are helping to make around the world. Global citizenship at FreeBalance is about our commitment to international development, active participation in the global community, and corporate social responsibility.” – Manel Pietra
FreeBalance DISO Updated to Support Next Generation of Government Resource Planning (GRP) Solutions
HR.com
“FreeBalance announced it has renewed and updated its DISO for the Government of Canada. The FreeBalance DISO is a standing offer for software products negotiated with Public Works and Government Services Canada. The DISO provides a supply arrangement with standard pricing available to an estimated 350,000 computer users in the Government of Canada.”
Doug Hadden looks to aid transparency to tackle corruption
Publish What You Fund
“Doug Hadden, Vice President of Products at FreeBalance, asks how corruption might best be understood and tackled in a Sustainable Public Financial Management blog post last week. He argues that while we are still failing to adequately track donor funds, particularly in off-budget aid, our initial focus should be to increase aid transparency rather than to blame recipients and their financial management systems.”
Government of Kosovo Improves Governance Through Public Financial Management (PFM) Reform
FreeBalance
“FreeBalance released a Case Study that details the Government of Kosovo’s success at improving governance through PFM reform. The Kosovo PFM Case Study covers the sequence of PFM reform in Kosovo from 1999 to the present day.”
Liberia: Govt Amongst Others Recognized for Improved Budget
allAfrica.com
“FreeBalance, a global Government Resource Planning (GRP) software company, announced that its government customers in Liberia and Mongolia have been recognised by the International Budget Partnership (IBP) for substantially increasing their levels of budget transparency in the IBP Open Budget Survey (OBS).”
Manuel Pietra, President & CEO of FreeBalance, to Participate in International Conference on Public Financial Management in ‘Fragile States’
The Boston Globe
“The conference is jointly organised by the Centre for Aid and Public Expenditure at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Fiscal Affairs Department. It will focus on the practical and policy aspects of how to use finance to support fragile states in their transition out of fragility.”
New Partnership for FreeBalance Promotes Sustainability and Economic Development in Africa
TMCnet
“FreeBalance has joined the Canadian Council on Africa (CCAfrica), the only pan-Canadian organization dedicated to the economic development of Africa. With over 150 members active in every sector of the economy, CCAfrica is at the forefront of Canada’s economic relationship with Africa.”
FreeBalance joins African economic development group
Ottawa Business Journal
“Ottawa’s FreeBalance has joined the Canadian Council on Africa, a group working to improve the economy in the southern continent, the technology firm said in a release.”
Public Financial Management in Government of Kosovo: a case study
Douglas Hadden, International Journal of Governmental Financial Management.
“The Government of Kosovo has achieved remarkable results in Public Financial Management (PFM) reform. This post-conflict country once managed through a United Nations mandate has sequenced legal reform, improved governance, and achieved international PFM standards under difficult conditions.”
FreeBalance Shares Public Financial Management Domain Expertise at ICGFM Annual Winter Conference in Washington, DC
American Banking News
“FreeBalance is active in all World Bank regions and has more than 25 years experience implementing government resource planning solutions worldwide.”