Aaaca Executive Holds Inaugural Meeting In Burundi
The Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities in Africa (AAACA) met in Bujumbura, Burundi in March and April to discuss the draft 5-year strategic plan, 2014 annual work plan and other procedural matters that affect the organization.
In the course of his remarks, Committee Chairperson, Mr. Charles Ayamdoo, on behalf of the Association, expressed gratitude to the Government and people of Burundi for hosting both the interim and current Secretariat of the Association.
He recounted the pioneering role of the Burundi Government in the establishment of the Association and hoped it would continue to support the Association.
For his part, Burundi’s Vice President, Mr. Prosper Bazombanza, provided a brief overview of efforts being made by the Government to combat corruption and indicated he would brief the President on what transpired during the committee’s visit.
AAACA is an independent, non-profit and non-political international organization that brings together anti-corruption authorities to foster unity, coordination and intensify cooperation among African States in fighting corruption.
It works within the framework of the African Union on Preventing and Combating Corruption and the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).
The Inspectorate of Government was represented by the Deputy Inspector General of Government, Mr. George Bamugemereire.
Below is the full report of the meeting: