In Istanbul, the inaugural forum on public finance, organized by the Sharjah Award for Public Finance, is set against the backdrop of the theme “Managing Public Debt in a Changing World: Sustainable Strategies to Meet Global Economic Challenges.” Taking place on June 18 and 19 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Şişli, Istanbul, this event is a collaboration between Sharjah’s Central Finance Department and the Arab Organization for Administrative Development, under the umbrella of the Arab League. The forum is poised to draw high-level participation from financial leaders, policymakers, international experts, and representatives from various regional and international organizations focused on financial governance.
Key Themes and Discussions
The forum serves as a premier intellectual platform, addressing one of the most pressing challenges faced by modern economies: the management of public debt amid rising financial pressures and fluctuating global economic conditions. Through a series of discussions and practical case studies, the forum aims to present innovative strategic insights and effective models for public debt management, while emphasizing the integration of financial policies, equitable resource distribution, and the vital balance between growth and stability.
Significance of Hosting in Turkey
Organizers of the award have expressed that the decision to host the first edition of the forum in Turkey stems from a deep belief in the importance of enhancing international cooperation and learning from leading global experiences. Turkey represents a significant economic and practical model for issues related to public debt management and resource allocation.
Opportunities for Collaboration
This forum provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen collaboration between governments and financial institutions through the exchange of best practices and the establishment of knowledge-based partnerships. Such initiatives contribute to the development of policies and procedures pertaining to public finance that align with the rapid transformations occurring in the global financial and economic landscape.
Sharjah Award’s Initiatives
The organization of this event is part of a series of quality initiatives launched by the Sharjah Award for Public Finance. Founded to foster a culture of excellence in government financial management, the award aims to promote institutional innovation and recognize successful models in financial governance at both the Arab and international levels.