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
Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors
AFROSAI-E Bulletin 5, August 2020 There is a well-known African proverb that says smooth seas do not make skilful sailors. An apt description for 2020 thus far! While the global pandemic continues to affect many aspects of our work and lives, it has also brought about...
INTOSAI call for FIPP candidates (Forum for INTOSAI Professional Pronouncements)
Standard setting is one of INTOSAI's most important and visible outputs, and the Forum for INTOSAI Professional Pronouncements (FIPP) plays a central role in the process for ensuring quality. It is also an important part of the key INTOSAI strategic objective to...
Leveraging on INTOSAI Competency Framework: SAI India’s Experience.
Please find below an article written by Mr Kulwant Singh, Principal Director, International Relations of SAI India on the utilisation of the TFIAP guides and how his organization has leveraged on the INTOSAI Competency Framework for the benefit of its professional...
CAPA issues report on impacts and challenges of COVID-19
In June the Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants (CAPA) issued a report based on a survey of its members (PAOs - professional accountancy organisations) in or with an interest in the Asia-Pacific. While the report is focussed on the impacts and challenges of...
Auditing during COVID-19: Experiences of Supreme Audit Institutions in FCV situations
The supreme audit institutions (SAIs) in countries most affected by fragility, conflict and violence (FCV) are facing particularly acute problems in carrying out audits during the coronavirus (COVID-19). Please find below a blog written by Mona El-Chami (Senior...
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...
