Financial Report of the Director and Report of the External Auditor. 1 January 2020–31 December 2020. (Official Document;362)

Abstract

During 2020, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) remained an authoritative voice for health in the Region, providing political, strategic, and technical guidance on responding to the COVID‐19 pandemic at the highest levels of government, non‐state actors, and the United Nations and Inter‐American systems. Through its technical cooperation, PAHO continues to be a catalyst to improve the health and well‐being of the peoples of the Americas, in collaboration with Member States and partners. This publication shows the financial position of PAHO for the 2020 financial reporting period. It contains PAHO’s Financial Statements as at 31 December 2020, and includes the External Auditor’s report and opinion on the Organization’s Financial Statements for 2020. The Financial Statements and Notes have been prepared in compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards and PAHO’s Financial Regulations and Financial Rules.