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The Three Lines of Defense Model: A framework for risk management and internal control

Year of publication 2016

Pages 5p.

Author Ramírez León, D.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) In FAO there are several different players exercising risk management and control functions. From the point of view of the efficiency and effectiveness in the use of Organizational resources, having too many, repetitive or overlapping controls can be as negative as having too few controls. his model addresses the need to effectively manage risks and controls with a cohesive and coordinated approach, in a manner that ensures the clear definition of roles and responsibilities.

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