Mission
The CBC is the INTOSAI advocate for, and custodian of, SAI capacity development. We facilitate initiatives in support of SAIs and regions, building their capacities and enhancing their capabilities.
In order for the CBC to fulfil this strategically important role, we believe the CBC needs to add value to the capacity-building sphere of INTOSAI. In our view, the CBC could and should do this by:
• strategically and constructively challenging current structures, priorities, programmes and activities, including identifying and addressing capacity-building overlaps, gaps and inconsistencies within INTOSAI;
• partnering with those already in the capacity-building game, encouraging capacity-building providers and practitioners, especially the IDI, to focus on their areas of strength, enabling a greater impact of their efforts where possible;
• championing closer cooperation between the CBC, PSC and KSC in the interest of capacity building and the efficient use of INTOSAI resources;
• facilitating a greater capacity-building role for the INTOSAI regions, from both a participation and an accountability angle, while recognising their diversity;
• supporting capacity building through knowledge sharing, for example by championing communities of practice, supporting inter- and cross regional knowledge sharing, or encouraging coordinated audits;
• supporting the verification or assessment of capacity-building efforts in the form of peer and/or self-assessments, such as ISSAI 5600 on peer reviews and the INTOSAI Performance Measurement Framework, or different forms of external evaluations; and
• exploring opportunities and encouraging initiatives for the certification and accreditation of auditors, in coordination with the INTOSAI’s
News
Launch of online course: how to audit government’s performance in managing oil and gas contracts
An online course on how to audit government’s performance in managing oil and gas contracts has been launched on AFROSAI-E’s Learning Platform (ALP). Auditors from SAIs who want to increase or test their knowledge in this field can use this course for free, at their...
PASAI Blog Series – Strengthening Public Entity Procurement Practice
We are happy to help you find your way to the PASAI blog series and the recently published blog item on public procurement and key questions auditors can use to strengthen procurement systems and processes in public entities: PASAI Strengthening procurement - key...
Embracing blended learning as our new normal
E-learning is by no means a new concept. In fact, computer-based learning programmes have been around for over 60 years. But it was the introduction of the internet in the late 20th century, that really enabled e-learning to thrive. In the AFROSAI-E region, e-learning...
Double CBC webinar on SAI-civil society cooperation and citizen engagement – recording and ppt
To catch the audience of Europe before going on annual leave, the second webinar of the CBC series took place already on 17 June and attracted well over 300 attendees in total, which again was a fantastic number of participants. A wonderful line-up of presenters had...
Fourth edition of the ARABOSAI newsletter now available
Please find below the fourth edition of the ARABOSAI newsletter. Arabosai newsletter 4th edition This edition contains a special section treating the ARABOSAI response to COVID-19 pandemic and covering the extraordinary Governing Board Session which was the first...
It is time to register for the 17 June CBC webinar!
SAI civil society cooperation/citizen engagement in the interest of enhanced SAI impact and improved accountability This time the focus of the webinar will be on SAI civil society cooperation/citizen engagement in the interest of enhanced SAI impact and improved...
Upcoming ACCC webinar: Covid-19 implications for SAI strategic management
Please join the next ACCC webinar on 15 June 2020 at 1 pm Norway time. The webinar will be led by Ms. Dafina Dimitrova, Senor Manager of IDI’s SAI Governance Department. Ms. Dafina Dimitrova will lead a discussion on IDI’s recent guidance note; Covid 19 implications...
Successful CBC webinar on SAI capacity, performance and relevance during and subsequent to COVID-19
The decision of letting go of the plans of having a physical CBC annual meeting this year, quite quickly led to replacing the same with a series of webinars. The CBC secretariat had to work swiftly to find an appropriate digital solution to carry out webinars...
ACCC – Helping SAIs apply international auditing standards in complex and challenging contexts
Adopting the ISSAIs is a major challenge for supreme audit institutions and it is important that key partners, in particular parliaments, understand why we are adopting the ISSAIs, what this means for them in exercising their oversight roles, and how they can best...
Business continuity during crisis
As we reflect on the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic on our citizens and our staff, the impact on economies around the globe has been dire with organisations having to close as they are unable to continue delivering on their business objectives, taking away many...
