African Supreme Audit Institutions Workshop on Accountability Begins in Addis Ababa

A three-day capacity-building workshop for African Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) has commenced in Addis Ababa. Ethiopian Auditor General Meseret Damtie opened the event, emphasizing that enhanced institutional capacity and cross-border collaboration are vital for promoting public financial accountability across the continent. The workshop focuses on the 'ARISE' (African Regional Initiative for Strengthening Effectiveness) program, which aims to improve audit quality and institutional governance. Muhammed Dabo, representing the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI), highlighted that sustainable progress requires not just training, but effective leadership and strong systems. The ARISE program, supported by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), will operate from 2025 to 2028 to assist SAIs in challenging environments.