Baku, Azerbaijan, November 15, 2006. The National Non-Governmental-Organizations (NGOs) that took part in audit of the Azerbaijan section of the BTC Oil Export Pipeline/ SCP Gas Pipeline completed the second stage of the Program conducted with the assistance of OSI-AF.
BTC/SCP NGO Monitoring/Audit Program was launched in April 2004 when a Memorandum of Understanding was signed with OSI AF Azerbaijan for realization of the monitoring assessment of BTC pipeline construction by local NGOs in 2004-2005. Subsequently upon completion of the program’s monitoring round, BP and OSI AF Azerbaijan signed second Memorandum of Understanding in August 2005 for realization of the audit of SCP pipeline construction by local NGOs in 2005-2006. With support of BP/BTC OSI-AF provided efficient training and mentoring components in regard with the audit methodology, audit analysis, planning, data collection, PR techniques, report writing, presentation skills etc.
"It has been gratifying to see members of Azerbaijan's civil society gain important capacity. The skills associated with successful auditing of large-scale infrastructure projects will serve the program participants well, as they continue to apply their energies to helping Azerbaijan grow in a safe, responsible and equitable manner. Congratulations to BP and the NGO representatives for a job well done"- said Dr. Farda Asadov, OSI-AF.
"Business and civil society have much to learn from one another, and there is great value in open dialogue. We have been very pleased with the NGO Monitoring and Audit program, and will continue to support and partner with members of civil society in Azerbaijan interested in working constructively with BP. We congratulate both OSI and the NGO participants on the successful conclusion of this important program" – says Dan Bliss, BP.
