Cowater International Inc.

Published purpose

The goal of the project is to contribute to governance through enhanced effectiveness and accountability in the allocation and use of public resources. Its purpose is to increase the capacity of the Comptroller and Auditor General's Office (the Office) in Bangladesh to effectively fulfill its constitutional mandate to conduct independent audits and evaluations of public sector operations and provide reliable and objective information to Parliament on the government's financial management, compliance, and performance practices. The project consists of three overarching and interrelated components: i) Organizational strengthening to improve management, auditing, and reporting practices, functions, and operational capacities in line with international standards. Activities include creating and staffing specialized units within the Office. ii) Human resources development to strengthen technical and professional competence and improve operational capacity to produce and disseminate quality audit reports that meet international standards and user needs. Activities include training and staff development, including building in-house capacity for training; creating a core group of professional accountants; and building the Office's information technology capacity. iii) Strengthening partnerships and alliances to improve key stakeholder groups' and the public's understanding of the role and importance of an independent Auditor General in promoting transparent and accountable practices in the bureaucracy.