NATO SFA COE JOINED THE NATO BUDGET OFFFICERS CONFERENCE 2023
The NATO SFA COE participated in the Annual NATO Budget
Officers Conference from the 26th to the 28th of April, organized by the
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) at the Multinational Joint
Warfare Centre (MJWC) of Istanbul-Türkiye inside the campus of the National
Defence University (NDU).
The purpose of the NATO Budget Officers Conference is to
offer guidance and direction, facilitate discussions on topics affecting the
Commands, and promote cooperation between NATO organizations. The conference
was concentrated on specific topics of interest such as NATO's plans for 2030,
budget proposals, financial structure of the forces, the 2024 budget instructions,
and other issues that impact the different commands.
The NATO Security Force Assistance Centre of Excellence’s
Financial Controller made a valuable contribution to the meeting. He provided
information on the financial structure of the SFA COE, which is responsible for
providing training and education to NATO and Partner nations in the field of
Security Force Assistance. The insights shared by the Financial Controller were
valuable in promoting cooperation and improving financial management across the
different NATO commands.
Finally, representatives from various NATO organizations and
entities had discussions to address complex and interdisciplinary issues, share
knowledge and best practices, and enhance coordination and cooperation among
the different entities. These efforts were aimed at achieving the objectives
outlined in the NATO 2030 agenda and maintaining the Alliance's readiness and
agility in the face of evolving challenges.