This session will discuss strategies to enhance the efficiency and composition of public spending and their implications for economic growth in the region. It will show how public spending patterns have evolved across countries and over time, highlighting the extent of the “efficiency gap” in spending. It will also showcase Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) performance indicators across the region. Last, the session will dive deeper into the development finance, allocating substantial resources, and increasing development investments especially in post conflict countries within the region. Complementarily, discussion will also explore opportunities to initiate public private partnership scheme and projects across Arab countries.