Objective
Our goal is to strengthen collaboration between civil society organisations (CSOs) and supreme audit institutions (SAIs) to improve the oversight of public financial management (PFM) at the country level.
Duration
March 2024-March 2026
Components
Component 1- Strengthen the capacity of CSOs and SAIs to understand the pillars of PFM
Component 2- Conduct joint communications and advocacy actions between SAIs and CSOs
Approach
Working alongside our partners, IDI is sparking action at the country level.
By focusing on dialogue and building connection through partnerships, we’re convening conversations with key stakeholders that are making an impact.
Through the 6 workshops, we have reached out to:
What is the CADRE Project?
The CADRE Project, or Collaboration, Action, and Dialogue to Strengthen the Engagement of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), aims to enhance public financial management (PFM) in Malawi and Zambia.
Launched in early 2024, this initiative is spearheaded by the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI) in partnership with the National Audit Office of Malawi, the African Institute of Corporate Citizenship (AICC), the Office of the Auditor General in Zambia, and Transparency Intenrational- Zambia.
Generously supported by the French Ministry for Europe and Foregin Affairs, this two-year, dual country project focuses on fostering collaboration between SAIs and CSOs to improve governance, transparency, and accountability in public financial processes. Activities to -date include knowledge-sharing workshops and stakeholder meetings, which have our partners to identify challenges, share best practices, and develope actionable work plans with keys actors at the country level. Recent events have emphasised the importance of dialogue and partnership in strengthening PFM, with input from key stakeholders.
By building connections and enhancing engagement, the CADRE Project seeks to create a sustainable impact on public financial management in both countries, ultimately contributing to better governance and accountability. Over the next two years, the project aims to strengthen participants’ knowledge of PFM topics and build their capacities in communications and advocacy work on the ground.
Over the next two years, the CADRE Project will focus on implementing the roadmaps developed in Malawi and Zambia for CSO advocacy, ensuring that civil society organisations are equipped to champion the independence and effectiveness of Supreme Audit Institutions.
Key upcoming activities include the facilitation of a Lessons Learned Joint Workshop with SAIs and CSOs, where guidelines will be developed for CSO engagement in the audit process. This will be a critical step towards formalising collaboration between SAIs and CSOs throughout the budget cycle to enhance accountability.
Additional workshops will be organised with CSOs and accountability stakeholders to discuss country-specific PFM issues, fostering dialogue that addresses governance challenges from a multi-stakeholder perspective. CADRE will also expand its capacity development programming to target advocacy and communications by offering tailored training to stakeholders and partners at the country level.
These initiatives aim to strengthen the influence of accountability actors on national PFM reforms and promote greater transparency and accountability in the management of public resources. By deepening partnerships and enhancing the skills of local actors, the CADRE Project seeks to drive sustainable change in governance frameworks across participating countries and beyond.
Our Core Partner
Partnering with the Ministry of France for Europe and Foreign Affairs
IDI and its implementation partners have benefitted greatly from the support provided by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Through their support, the CADRE Project has begun enhancing efforts to foster collaboration between Civil Society Organisations and Supreme Audit Institutions, and strengthened IDI’s collective capacity to promote transparency and accountability in Public Financial Management topics across participating countries.
Implementation Partners
Calendar of Events
Enhancing Accountability in Malawi: Two Successful CADRE Workshops Held, One Goal Achieved
Multi-stakeholder Collaboration is Growing in Zambia: Key takeaways from the recent CADRE Project Knowledge Sharing Workshop in Lusaka
IDI's CADRE Project gets underway in Malawi with Steering Committee Meeting and Workshop for Key Stakeholders
Signing of CADRE Project work plan and Knowledge-Sharing Workshop
CADRE Project launches SAI-CSO Engagement Initiative in Zambia and Malawi
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