Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority" (ADAA) was established as an independent body in 2008 under the authority of HH the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. ADAA is primarily responsible for enhancing and promoting transparency and accountability across Abu Dhabi government and public entities ensuring that these subject entities are managing and utilizing their resources and funds efficiently, effectively, economically, ethically and in alignment with achieving the overall vision of Abu Dhabi. The Authority aspires to be one of the top 5 accountability authorities in the world, hence looking at best practice in governance, auditing methodologies, performance assurance, training and development and benchmarking with similar leading bodies.
