The Central Bank of Iraq, in cooperation with the Arab Administrative Development Organization, held a seminar on the Sharjah Public Finance Award and a specialized workshop on program and performance budgeting in Baghdad on Nov. 8 and 9, 2026. The budgeting discussion focused on linking spending to objectives and results and improving the efficiency of resource use.
The seminar explained the award’s criteria, categories and participation arrangements. It also highlighted the award’s role in encouraging institutions and individuals to improve their public finance practices.