Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Supreme Audit Institutions from G8 Countries Explore Possibilities for Cooperation
Russia Initiates Videoconference for Information Exchange
President of the Board of Audit of Japan, Mr. Muneharu Otsuka, connects from the TDLC
In an event leading up to the G8 Summit to be held in Russia in July, Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI) from 7 G8 countries participated in an information exchange session via videoconference on June 7, 2006.
Dr. Sergey V. Stepashin, Chairman of the Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation, proposed and moderated the meeting, connecting representatives from Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, Great Britain and the USA. Mr. Muneharu Otsuka, President of the Board of Audit of Japan, joined the session from the TDLC.
Supreme Audit Institution representatives from 7 G8 countries discuss their roles prior to this year's G8 Summit
The meeting focused on the agenda for the G8 Summit, including energy safety, infectious disease control, development of education, and the role that SAIs can play with respect to each. After a presentation on these themes, representatives shared their experiences and explored possibilities for cooperation in the field of audit.
Participants spoke favorably of videoconferencing as an effective tool from a cost-benefit perspective, saving time and travel costs.
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