The UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Budgeting Training Course

The UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Budgeting Training Course

Introduction

The UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Budgeting Training Course is designed to empower policymakers, financial managers, development practitioners, and stakeholders with the knowledge and skills needed to integrate the SDGs into national and subnational budgets. With a strong focus on sustainable financing, inclusive budgeting, fiscal policy reforms, and resource allocation, this course ensures that financial planning aligns with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It emphasizes results-based budgeting, transparency, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making to drive impact and measurable progress.

Through interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and practical simulations, participants will explore SDG financing frameworks, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and public financial management strategies. This training highlights the role of fiscal governance, innovative financing mechanisms, and performance monitoring in ensuring that budgets are effectively aligned with SDG targets. By equipping participants with advanced skills in budget analysis, expenditure tracking, and sustainable policy integration, the course supports governments, NGOs, and development institutions in achieving fiscal sustainability and inclusive growth.

Course Objectives

1. Strengthen skills in SDG budgeting and financial alignment.
2. Apply results-based budgeting for sustainable development.
3. Enhance fiscal transparency and accountability mechanisms.
4. Integrate climate financing and green budgeting into fiscal planning.
5. Develop strategies for inclusive and participatory budgeting.
6. Improve resource mobilization and revenue generation.
7. Strengthen public expenditure management aligned with SDGs.
8. Promote equity-focused budgeting to reduce inequalities.
9. Enhance data-driven budget monitoring and evaluation.
10. Leverage digital tools for fiscal governance and transparency.
11. Design multi-stakeholder financing partnerships for SDGs.
12. Build capacity in policy coherence and fiscal reforms.
13. Advance fiscal sustainability through innovative financing models.

Target Audience

1. Government policymakers and budget officers
2. Public financial management professionals
3. Development economists and planners
4. NGO and civil society leaders
5. Donor and funding agency representatives
6. SDG and sustainability consultants
7. University researchers and academics
8. Private sector stakeholders in development finance

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to SDG Budgeting

• Understanding SDG integration in budgeting processes
• Importance of aligning fiscal policy with the 2030 Agenda
• Tools for results-based budgeting and monitoring
• Global best practices in SDG financing
• Challenges in implementation and fiscal gaps
• Case Study: Rwanda SDG-aligned national budget

Module 2: Fiscal Transparency and Accountability

• Principles of open budgeting and financial governance
• Mechanisms for expenditure tracking and monitoring
• Strengthening accountability through audit reforms
• Role of civil society in fiscal transparency
• Open data and budget reporting tools
• Case Study: Mexico fiscal transparency initiatives

Module 3: Inclusive and Participatory Budgeting

• Frameworks for citizen engagement in budgeting
• Gender-responsive and equity-focused budgeting
• Building inclusive fiscal policies for marginalized groups
• Tools for participatory planning and monitoring
• Policy impact on poverty reduction and social protection
• Case Study: Brazil participatory budgeting model

Module 4: Climate Financing and Green Budgeting

• Integrating climate finance into national budgets
• Green fiscal policies for environmental sustainability
• Tools for assessing climate-related expenditures
• Linking SDGs with Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
• Financing renewable energy and adaptation programs
• Case Study: Bangladesh climate budget tagging system

Module 5: Public Expenditure Management

• Budget execution and expenditure control
• Medium-term expenditure frameworks (MTEF)
• Strengthening performance-based expenditure tracking
• Efficiency and effectiveness in fiscal spending
• Role of digital tools in expenditure monitoring
• Case Study: South Africa expenditure management reforms

Module 6: Resource Mobilization and Revenue Generation

• Domestic resource mobilization strategies
• Tax reforms and SDG financing
• Leveraging public-private partnerships (PPPs)
• Innovative financing mechanisms (bonds, blended finance)
• International donor alignment with SDGs
• Case Study: Kenya revenue mobilization for SDGs

Module 7: Policy Coherence and Fiscal Reform

• Linking fiscal policy with national development strategies
• Coherence between SDG goals and budget priorities
• Institutional reforms for better fiscal governance
• Cross-sectoral budgeting approaches
• Legal and regulatory frameworks for SDG financing
• Case Study: Finland integrated policy and budgeting model

Module 8: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Tools for monitoring SDG-linked budget performance
• Using data for evidence-based decision-making
• Indicators for measuring progress towards SDGs
• Reporting frameworks for stakeholders and donors
• Role of digital platforms in evaluation and reporting
• Case Study: India SDG dashboard and fiscal reporting system

Training Methodology

• Interactive lectures with expert trainers
• Hands-on workshops and group discussions
• Practical exercises using real-life budget data
• Country-specific and global case study analysis
• Role-play and simulation of SDG budgeting scenarios
• Digital tools and dashboards for monitoring and reporting

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@datastatresearch.org or call +254724527104 

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

 We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.