President Murmu to launch16th ASOSAI on Tuesday

President Droupadi Murmu is set to inaugurate the Assembly of the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions ASOSAI in New Delhi on Tuesday PTI reportedThe fourday conference will be followed by several talks on the dynamic role of the Supreme Audit Institutions SAIs in fostering transparency and accountabilityThe President of India Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the prestigious 16th Assembly of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions ASOSAI here on September 24th 2024 Comptroller and Auditor General CAG said in a release as cited by PTIA notable highlight of this years assembly is the appointment of ASOSAI chair Girish Chandra Murmu by the CAG of India for the term 20242027His leadership is expected to drive the association towards new frontiers in public audit particularly in strengthening governance frameworks across Asia CAG saidAccording to PTI as a part of the programme the delegates will also join in for a oneday seminar on Digital Public Infrastructure and Gender Divide Issues of Inclusion and AccessibilityIt aims to explore critical issues at the intersection of technology governance and social inclusion and will look at how improvements in digital technology might close the gender gap in public service accessMore than 200 delegates from 42 different nations and international organizations will be present at the assembly highlighting ASOSAIs diversity and spirit of cooperationThe representatives will participate in highlevel talks aimed at strengthening accountability and advancing best practices in government operations to increase the efficacy of public auditsCAG said the conference promises to be more than just a formal gathering it will serve as a platform for exchanging innovative ideas and forging stronger regional and global partnerships to fortify the pillars of good governanceThe conference according to CAG promises to be more than just a formal gettogether it will provide a forum for sharing creative ideas and creating stronger regional and international alliances to strengthen the foundations of good governance PTI reportedFounded in 1979 with 11 members ASOSAI has grown to 48 Supreme Audit Institutions SAIsIt has become an important regional group under the umbrella of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions INTOSAIASOSAI plays a crucial role in promoting collaboration sharing experiences exchanging knowledge and building capacity in the in the field of public audit amongst its members as per a statementThe first ASOSAI Assembly and Governing Board meeting was held in New Delhi in May 1979With Inputs from PTI