Luanda: The Minister of State and Head of the Civil Office of the President of the Republic, Dionisio da Fonseca, has tasked the Court of Auditors (TC) with fostering ethical and transparent management of public funds for the public's benefit. This directive was issued during the opening of the Scientific Conference celebrating the 30th anniversary of the TC, set to be observed on April 12.
According to Angola Press News Agency, Minister Fonseca emphasized the importance of utilizing Information and Communication Technologies and Artificial Intelligence. He noted their potential for customizing public services and crafting data-informed public policies. However, he cautioned about the inherent risks of these technologies, such as data privacy concerns, decision opacity, and the imperative for accountability.
The Minister underscored that the control of public finances and sound financial administration were foundational principles enshrined during the proclamation of the Republic of Angola as a sovereign state on November 11, 1975. This includes the obligation of accountability for all public office holders.
Highlighting the significance of the Scientific Conferences of the Court of Auditors, the Minister reiterated the institution's role as the guardian of public finances and state accounts. He also pointed out its contribution as a catalyst for public policy and governance enhancement.
The conference gathers national and international experts from countries like Brazil, Portugal, Mozambique, and So Tom© and Prncipe, along with representatives from Senegal, South Africa, and Morocco. Under the theme "30 Years of Financial Justice: Modernization, Integrity and Cooperation," it provides a forum for strategic reflection and knowledge exchange among magistrates, academics, experts, and control institutions. This is crucial in an era where public finance oversight faces increasingly global and interconnected challenges.
Notably, the conference occurs at a pivotal time for Angola, which has held the Presidency of the Organization of Supreme Control Institutions of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (OIS C-CPLP) since October 2025. This position underscores Angola's central role in advancing technical and institutional cooperation within the Lusophone community.
The opening session featured the release of the 3rd edition of the Court's Flows Magazine and subsequent editions of the Jurisprudence Collection and the Scientific Journal. Discussions during the inaugural session focused on various topics, including "Financial Autonomy of External Audit Bodies of Public Finances," "Judicial Control of Public Policies," "Consensus within the Courts of Auditors," and the "Experience of the Court of Auditors of Senegal in External Judicial Control."
Over the next two days, the conference will cover subjects such as "The Importance of International Cooperation for the Improvement of Courts of Auditors," "Fiscal Sustainability and Intergenerational Responsibility in the Management of Public Resources," and "Public Governance," among others.