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Role of HRD in Improving Governance in the <strong>SAARC</strong> RegionPublic ExpenditureManagement to ImproveGovernancePublic Expenditure Management(PEM)Central instrument of economic anddevelopment policyThree over-all goals of PEM areG. K. IddamalgodaDirector (Administration)National Institute of EducationMaharagamaSri Lankai. Fiscal disciplineii. Strategic resource allocationiii. Good operational managementUniversal principles of PEMStrengthening the four pillars of governance1. Accountability2. Transparency3. Participation4. PredictabilityReinforcing the foundation in civil society bystrengthening the voice of the citizenImprovement in PEM should reduce opportunities forcorruptionThe strategic guidance of PEM expenditure controlshould be strictly adhered to strategic resourceallocation, good operational management and dueprocessA multi-year approach to budgeting is advisableFour practical rules forImproving PEM1. Put first thing first2. Do not repeat others’ mistakes3. Put the right drivers in the driver’sseat4. Be open minded but questioningGuidelines for PublicExpenditure Management1. The expenditure aggregates anddata sources2. Budget preparation procedures3. Budget execution system4. Cash planning and ManagementThe expenditure aggregatesand data sourcesensure that consistent data on planedand past public expenditure areprepared on a consolidated format,compatible with a macroeconomicframework67