OUTA says state-owned enterprises board independence must not become an accountability shield [SOUND]

# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says the boards of state-owned enterprises must be independent but still held accountable. New research by the organisation calls for merit-based board appointments, independent performance reviews, stronger parliamentary oversight and consequences for governance failures. OUTA’s Robyn Pasensie says fixed pay can help protect board independence, but accountability must be strengthened to prevent poor governance and financial crises: