Argentina -Capacities Institutional Strengthening of SAI Argentina (2012)

This initiative is to improve the institutional capacity of SAI Argentina through
(1) Strengthening of the performance audit methodological development,
(2) Strengthening the permanent and mandatory training of the SAI’s officers,
(3) Developing a distance learning program
(4) Strengthening of a quality control system of audits and of quality assurance,
(5) Infrastructure development.
 
The proposal seeks to address identified needs stemming from amongst other things the diagnosis of key success factors identified by the Technical Development Commission of the Strategic Plan, the Code of Ethics and the diagnosis of the IADB in its 2010/2011 mission.
 
The budget is USD 150,210 after 10 % contribution from SAI Argentina.
 
A copy of the application is available to those interested in providing support. Please contactintosai.donor.secretariat@idi.no
 
Providers of Support:
 
Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) approved a grant to provide the AGN with assistance in infrastructure development (audit manuals) and training. IADB will continue the dialog with AGN regarding the other areas for strengthening.
The World Bank showed an interest in developing the described content into a component of a future operation or Technical Assistance engagement. The World Bank is in dialogue with the applicant.
 
Infrastructure and other capital costs in the proposal: One of the components mentioned in the proposal includes infrastructure development, for which no potential providers of support have yet expressed interest.