Jamshid Mirzayev, Deputy Chairman of the Chamber of accounts the Republic of Uzbekistan, attended the official opening of the workshop on its first day. Specialists from the Chamber of accounts are also participating in the event.

The event is organised jointly by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI) under the BUSS (Brokering Upscaled SAI Support) initiative.

Participants include senior representatives of the Supreme Audit Institutions of Uzbekistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan. They are joined by an IDI delegation led by Godwin Matte and Karma Tenzin, Deputy Directors General of IDI, and representatives of ADB and other donor organisations.

From Plans to Practical Projects

One of the workshop’s main areas of focus is the development of project proposals aimed at strengthening Supreme Audit Institutions. Participants are also exploring how the BUSS initiative can help them mobilise support from international partners to implement these projects.

Direct Dialogue with International Partners

The workshop programme also includes dedicated meetings with donor organisations. Participants are expected to present their project proposals and discuss the areas of support required for their implementation, as well as opportunities for cooperation.

Development Priorities of the Chamber of accounts

The key development priorities of the Chamber of accounts of the Republic of Uzbekistan include conducting audits in line with international standards, improving its internal regulatory framework and building staff capacity.

The workshop gives the Chamber of accounts an opportunity to develop project proposals in these areas and discuss them with international partners.

The regional workshop will continue until 29 October.