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The Ministry of Finance holds a meeting with the World Bank to discuss the roadmap for digital transformation.

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5/08/2026 | 05:08 PM

The Ministry of Finance commenced today, Wednesday, the implementation of the requirements for preparing the executive roadmap for digital transformation and updating public financial management in coordination with the World Bank.

The Ministry of Finance stated in a statement received by the Video News Agency that the Undersecretary of the Ministry, Ali Karim, held a meeting with a World Bank delegation headed by Emmanuel Salinas, along with the general directors of the public debt, budget, and accounting departments, and members of the national digital transformation team, to begin applying a comprehensive working methodology to assess the institutional reality, identify priorities and roles, and establish timelines and performance indicators.

Karim clarified, according to the statement, that digital transformation is one of the fundamental pillars of financial and administrative reform and contributes to enhancing governance, transparency, and improving the efficiency of public financial management.

The statement continued that the World Bank delegation renewed its commitment to continue providing technical and advisory support and transferring international expertise in support of implementing the government program and updating the financial management system.