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We're thrilled to announce the publication of Governing Public Money by Dr. Lyla Latif, Chair of the Committee on Fiscal Studies (CFS)!

This groundbreaking book offers the first comprehensive treatment of public finance management law tailored to African contexts. It challenges conventional views by demonstrating that public money is never neutral, that it serves either as an instrument of justice or a tool of extraction. Every budget is a moral document, every tax a political choice, and every debt a question of power. At its core, governing public money is about who eats, who heals, and who gets left behind. Drawing on comparative law, political economy, and real-world African fiscal realities, Dr. Latif provides essential insights for policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and citizens committed to equitable and accountable public finance.

Available now at select bookstores, including Nuria Bookstore and Amazon Kindle.Congratulations to our Chair on this significant contribution to fiscal scholarship and advocacy for transformative governance in Africa and beyond!

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