The Republic of Chad is set to host the 63rd meeting of the African Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (AFROSAI) from November 2-6, 2026. This significant event coincides with the organization's 50th anniversary. The meeting, announced on the official AFROSAI website and by Chad's Court of Accounts President, Zara Ibrahim Mahamat Itno, will focus on public debt sustainability and the role of independent audits.
The meeting's theme, "Public Debt at the Heart of Debates," highlights the pressing issues of African states' indebtedness. Discussions will emphasize the role of supreme audit institutions in monitoring public resource utilization, budget transparency, and government accountability. The event will also evaluate the mid-term progress of AFROSAI's 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, including the 2026-2027 work plan and new communication strategy.
The 63rd AFROSAI meeting will bring together leaders of member audit institutions, AFROSAI organ representatives, and partners such as the African Union, ARABOSAI, and INTOSAI's Development Initiative. The meeting aims to foster reflection on the contribution of African audit institutions to improving living conditions through transparent and sustainable public financial management.
President of Chad's Court of Accounts, Zara Ibrahim Mahamat Itno, views hosting this milestone event as both an honor and a collective responsibility for African audit institutions. The meeting is expected to conclude with the signing of a revised protocol agreement between the African Union Commission, AFROSAI, and its three sub-regional organizations: AFROSAI-A, AFROSAI-E, and CREFIAF.
For Chad, hosting this event offers an opportunity to contribute to African discussions on financial governance, particularly in managing public debt and ensuring quality expenditure control. These issues remain significant challenges for African states. The event underscores Chad's commitment to enhancing financial transparency and accountability.
The AFROSAI meeting will facilitate the exchange of ideas on the critical role of independent audits in ensuring public debt sustainability. Participants will explore strategies for effective financial management, emphasizing the importance of transparent budgeting and accountability in achieving sustainable development goals.
Ultimately, the 63rd AFROSAI meeting in N'Djamena will serve as a platform for African nations to address pressing financial governance issues. By focusing on public debt and audit institutions' roles, the event aims to promote more effective and transparent management of public resources across the continent.
Key points
- The 63rd AFROSAI meeting will focus on public debt sustainability and the role of independent audits in financial governance.
- The event marks the 50th anniversary of the African Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (AFROSAI).
- The meeting will evaluate the mid-term progress of AFROSAI's 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.
