Financial Management (FM) is a keycomponent in the development process, ensuringaccountability and efficiency in the management of publicresources and promoting private investment and growth.Middle and North Africa (MNA) FM's focus is on engagingwith MNA countries' systems and working closely withcounterparts and other partners to build in-country capacityas we work to ensure the financial integrity of ouroperations. A critical pillar of the regional FM strategy isto enhance our countries' capacity to comply withinternational accounting and auditing standards. MNAFM alsoplays a key role in cross-cutting issues of importance tothe region, including governance and anti-corruption and thecritical issue of FM harmonization.