The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) successfully completed the first stage of the 2nd edition of the Exchange Program in Public Control and Management – ProInter-TCU: Women in Leadership. The initial phase of the program, conducted online from November 4 to 8, brought together the 40 registered participants, including TCU staff members and representatives from supreme audit institutions (SAIs) related to the Organization of the Supreme Audit Institutions of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (OISC-CPLP) and the Latin American and Caribbean Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (OLACEFS).

Starting on November 25 and lasting until November 29, the program's second stage will be held in person. This phase, considered essential for deepening discussions and exchanging experiences, will take place at the Arnaldo Prieto Auditorium, at the TCU headquarters in Brasília. The activity week kicks off on November 25th and will be live-streamed on YouTube. Click here to learn more.

The event will feature a roundtable discussion titled 'Women in positions of power in public administration: a global challenge’. The invited speakers are:

• Mafoane Odara – specialist in human rights and gender inequality, psychologist, and master's graduate from USP. Named as one of the 'Women to Watch' in 2022, Mafoane has extensive experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is involved in the boards of educational and social institutions.
   
• Ana Carolina Querino – interim representative of UN Women in Brazil and gender equality activist, with extensive work in economic empowerment, governance, and political participation.
  
  

The in-person meeting aims to reinforce the TCU's commitment to the development of female leadership, providing a collaborative and enriching space to discuss topics such as human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, leadership, and gender-sensitive budgeting. During this stage, the participants will also have the opportunity to reflect on the challenges and achievements of the exercise of leadership in an immersive environment.

The third stage of the program, scheduled for February 2025, will be held online. This stage will culminate in the release of a final report and a closing webinar, summarizing the learning from previous stages.

The ProInter-TCU reaffirms the Court's commitment to promoting equity and diversity, contributing to the strengthening of networks of female leadership and the construction of a more inclusive and egalitarian future.