26 February 2021
Auckland, New Zealand: The Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI) held its 25th Governing Board meeting on 26 February 2021. The meeting was held virtually and was chaired by Mr. Ajay Nand, Auditor-General of Fiji and current Chairperson of the PASAI Governing Board. The PASAI Secretariat team connected virtually from the Audit New Zealand Auckland office premises and was led by Mr. John Ryan, Secretary-General PASAI and Auditor-General of New Zealand and Ms. Esther Lameko-Poutoa, Chief Executive PASAI.
The Governing Board discussed strategic, governance, and operational matters - including a proposed six-month operational plan designed in response to Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) needs, the results of the SAI Performance Measurement Framework (SAI-PMF), and the COVID-19 pandemic. Agenda items also included a discussion of options for the 22nd PASAI Congress, tentative plan for the possible relocation of the Secretariat and updates of policies and procedures.
The 25th Governing Board virtual meeting in session
The Governing Board celebrates International Women’s Day 2021
The Governing Board expressed their support for the upcoming International Women’s Day 2021 (8 March) and their ongoing commitment to promoting gender equality and equal employment opportunities in the Pacific region.
The Secretariat expresses their gratitude to the Governing Board members for their support, and acknowledge our development partners for their continued support of PASAI and its work in the region.
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