Importance of strengthening communication capacity of sais for ensuring good governance in public financial management
Importance of strengthening communication capacity of sais for ensuring good governance in public financial management
Communication is one of the most essential tools for any organization in achievement of its objectives. In the age of knowledge, the key to accessing and harnessing knowledge lies in the ability to communicate. As supreme audit bodies of each country, Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) need to improve their communication capacities to achieve their objectives effectively and enhance their legitimacy. Communication capacity is the fundamental conditions for SAIs to build good relationships with their stakeholders and strengthen the bonds with citizens and the organizations representing them. The communication and cooperation between SAIs and Parliaments that supplement each other in increasing the effectiveness and good governance in public management is a fundamental requirement. Effective cooperation between SAIs and citizens is also vital to safeguard and enhance transparency, accountability and good governance. Media is the most important tool to share and disseminate information and to mold public opinion; helps SAIs to inform the public about government performance and also provides a rich source of information to SAIs about public view of public services. Effective communications with the parliament, audited entities, media, civil society organizations and the public at large will enhance SAI’s effectiveness in many ways. This paper will discuss the importance and benefits of building a strong communication capacity in SAIs to enhance their effectiveness and provide support for strengthening democracy.
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- ISSN: 1300-1981
- Yayın Aralığı: Yılda 4 Sayı
- Başlangıç: 1990
- Yayıncı: T.C. Sayıştay Başkanlığı