THE CHALLENGES OF AUDITING NGOs OPERATING IN CONFLICT ZONES

NON-GOVERNMENTAL Organisations (NGOs), international aid agencies and charities are under increased pressure to abide by international and domestic regulations that ensure their financial probity and avoidance of corruption. But while there is often effective oversight in their home countries, when in the field, especially in conflict zones, NGOs can struggle to navigate local rules and adapt to difficult circumstances to ensure appropriate auditing is in place. There are some 10 million NGOs, or non-profit organisations (NPOs), worldwide according to a report ...


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