The OLACEFS Commission on Infrastructure and Energy Transitions (COINFRA) presented the progress of its regional strategy during the 6th All Members’ Meeting of the INTOSAI Working Group on Audit of Extractive Industries (WGEI), held in Brasilia under the theme “Critical Minerals for Energy Transition.”

This participation is part of the Commission’s efforts to connect OLACEFS Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) with INTOSAI initiatives and to foster greater international cooperation. 

Before representatives of the international auditing community, COINFRA presented, for the first time, the progress of its regional strategy to strengthen audits on infrastructure and energy transition across Latin America and the Caribbean. 

Among the main achievements highlighted were the establishment of Working Groups, the launch of technical peer-to-peer exchanges, and initiatives aimed at facilitating the participation of regional SAIs in capacity-building activities. 

One of the examples showcased during the session was the regional adaptation of the Practical Audit Guide on Energy Transition, originally developed by the WGEI. Through the joint efforts of the participating SAIs, the guide was enriched with regional experiences and adapted to address the specific challenges faced by Latin America and the Caribbean.

The meeting also provided an opportunity to strengthen ties with other working groups and identify new opportunities for OLACEFS SAIs to engage in international initiatives related to the energy transition.

Just over a year after its establishment, COINFRA has consolidated itself as a regional platform for cooperation on infrastructure and energy transition. Its participation in the WGEI reinforces OLACEFS’ presence within the international community and creates new opportunities for SAIs to contribute to the development of methodologies on infrastructure and energy transition.