FreeBalance joins Canadian Council on Africa, a corporate social responsibility organization

OTTAWA – FreeBalance, a global Government Resource Planning software company and For Profit Social Enterprise, announced it has joined the Canadian Council on Africa, the only pan-Canadian organization dedicated to the economic development of Africa.

With over 150 members active in every sector of the economy, CCAfrica is at the forefront of Canada’s economic relationship with Africa. CCAfrica is also concerned by diplomatic relations & social development of Africa.

FreeBalance helps governments across the world leverage robust government financial management technology to accelerate country growth. The company is uniquely positioned to support public financial management reforms in Africa. FreeBalance has successfully rolled out modern public financial management systems in challenging circumstances: limited connectivity, low bandwidth, lack of electrical power, and low capacity.

FreeBalance recently announced agreements with the Governments of Liberia, Uganda, and MCA Namibia. FreeBalance is also working in Sierra Leone and Southern Sudan. The Government of Sierra Leone is a member of the FreeBalance International Steering Committee.

“FreeBalance looks forward to working with the Canadian Council on Africa to help promote greater economic activity in Africa,” said Manuel Pietra, President & CEO at FreeBalance.

“FreeBalance has successfully worked with several African nations to modernise and reform their public financial management systems. This in turn has led to better governance, greater economic activity and increased investment, which benefits the people of those nations.”