Public Accounts Committee Directs Government on Transparent Foreign Aid Management
Summary
The Public Accounts Committee has directed the government to make foreign aid acceptance, use, and auditing more transparent and effective. It wants aid aligned with national priorities, brought into the budget and treasury system, and tracked through a mandatory finance information system.
Key Points
- The Public Accounts Committee issued a 9-point directive on making foreign aid management transparent and effective.
- It wants foreign aid accepted only when it matches national needs, priorities, and approved plans.
- The committee urged that aid be routed through the national budget and treasury system and brought under audit.
- It also called for stronger project management, timely reimbursements, and benefit-cost checks for foreign consulting services.
