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Stakeholder Engagement Strategy for the Office of the Auditor General

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In an effort to improve its operations and increase transparency, the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has identified key stakeholders who will play a crucial role in shaping its future. The OAG has developed a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy aimed at building strong relationships with these stakeholders.

Identified Stakeholders

The OAG has categorized its stakeholders into three groups: internal, external, and potential partners. Internal stakeholders include employees, while external stakeholders include:

  • Government
  • Donors
  • Development partners
  • Peer SAIs (Supreme Audit Institutions)

Potential partners are organizations that have expressed interest in collaborating with the OAG.

SWOT Analysis

A SWOT analysis was conducted to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing each stakeholder group. The findings revealed:

Strengths

  • Strong reputation for independence and impartiality
  • Support from cooperation partners such as AFROSAI-E and IDI

Weaknesses

  • Challenges in recruiting and retaining staff due to government remuneration policies

Opportunities

  • Partnership building with organizations interested in collaborating with the OAG
  • Improved communication with stakeholders to promote corporate governance, transparency, and accountability

Threats

  • Potential threats from government or other external factors that may impact the OAG’s independence and impartiality

Communication Plan

To engage with its stakeholders, the OAG will implement three types of approaches:

  • Stakeholder analysis: identifying key stakeholders, assessing their needs and expectations, and determining how to engage with them.
  • Communication strategy: outlining the messages and channels to be used in communicating with stakeholders.
  • Partnership building: establishing partnerships with organizations interested in collaborating with the OAG.

Desired Position of the OAG

The OAG’s desired position is to upgrade its image and impact by implementing a comprehensive communication policy and strategy that addresses internal and external stakeholders’ expectations. The modern audit profession demands Supreme Audit Institutions like the OAG to properly communicate with internal and external stakeholders to market their roles and responsibilities in promoting corporate governance, transparency, and accountability.

Implementation Plan

The stakeholder engagement strategy will be implemented over a period of three years, with quarterly reviews to assess progress and make necessary adjustments. The OAG will also establish a communication committee to oversee the implementation of the strategy and ensure that all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the process.

Conclusion

The Office of the Auditor General’s stakeholder engagement strategy is designed to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, improve communication, and increase transparency. By implementing this strategy, the OAG aims to upgrade its image and impact, promote corporate governance, transparency, and accountability, and ultimately benefit the citizens of Eritrea.