International Journal of Government Auditing – April 2007
Eritrea
Auditor General Wins International Award
In 2006, Berhane Habtemariam, the Eritrean Auditor General, received the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Achievement Award for his outstanding contribution to the accounting and finance profession. ACCA is a global professional accountancy body that promotes the highest ethical and governance standards and work in the public interest. The ACCA Achievement Awards were presented for the first time in 2006 and are to be awarded annually to regional recipients in Africa and the Middle East, the Americas, Asia (including Asia Pacific and South Asia), and Europe. For the initial awards, there were eight recipients around the world; Mr. Habtemariam was the only recipient from Africa.
 Berhane Habtemariam (left) receives ACCA award. |
Mr. Berhane was recognized for his contributions to building a transparent and corruption-free country over the past 15 years and for his efforts to meet the challenge of effectively starting the accounting and finance profession in a nation that has recently emerged from war. He was commended for his commitment to advancing the cause of ethics and professionalism. He helped to create the conditions needed to enable the Eritrean accounting and auditing profession to conform to international standards. As Auditor General of Eritrea, he adopted a successful strategy for producing qualified professionals by focusing on training and professional development.
For additional information, contact the Office of the Auditor General of Eritrea:
Fax: ++291 (1) 15 02 52
E-mail: oag_er@gemel.com.er