We know the road to building professional capacity is a challenging one, but we are not alone on this journey—we can depend on the advice and support of one another in the spirit of camaraderie and unity of purpose that is INTOSAI.

As institutions passionately committed to a better world, I have no doubt that if we are prepared to adapt, continue to stand together and learn from one another, we have tremendous value to add to Agenda 2030.

Passion is critical in the roles that we fulfil in government. Working with limited budgets, often in difficult circumstances, trying to better the lives of citizens through what we do, is challenging. Only a passion for creating a better future will see us in this ambition.

Even in the midst of a crisis such as COVID-19, transparency and accountability for government spending to the benefit of citizens cannot take a backseat.