Strengthening Institutional Resilience Through Financial Management Capacity Building

CSEA conducted a four-day Financial Management Workshop for its management staff in Abuja from 16th to 19th February 2026, with support from Development Gateway. The training underscored the Centre’s commitment to strong governance, accountability, and long-term sustainability. It brought together members of the management team, alongside representatives from the research, communications, programmes, accounts, and admin departments, highlighting that sound financial management is a shared responsibility across the organisation.
The workshop was facilitated by Hilda Hakiza of Nonprofit Builder and focused on practical aspects of financial management, including budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, risk management, and sustainability planning. Through interactive sessions, participants strengthened their understanding of activity-based budgeting, cost allocation, donor compliance requirements, and financial monitoring.
Discussions also covered ways to improve internal control systems and better manage financial and operational risks. The sessions encouraged closer coordination between programme and finance teams to ensure that planning and implementation remain aligned with available resources.
Andrea Ulrich, Deputy Director of Programs at Development Gateway, joined the workshop, demonstrating continued support for CSEA’s capacity strengthening efforts. The training concluded with a renewed focus on financial sustainability, including strategies to diversify funding and strengthen long-term financial planning in support of CSEA’s research work.