The CABRI programme of work on improving efficiency in spending with regards to education in Africa, culminated in a CABRI sector dialogue on the planning, financing and management of education expenditure. This sector dialogue brought together officials from Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, South Africa, Botswana, Mali, Senegal and the Republic of the Congo to share ideas, obtain an in-depth understanding of the education challenge, and find better and more efficient ways to plan, finance and manage public spending in the education sector. The dialogue also aimed at improving communication and mutual understanding between finance and line ministries.