Maximizing Development Impact: SAIs' Role in Achieving SDGs

1. SAI Capacity/Relevance in a Post 2015 Development Agenda – Donor Perspective Jennifer Thomson Chief Financial Management Officer, The World Bank Donor Chair – INTOSAI-Donor Cooperation

2. 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development– A Snapshot: 17 SDGs & 169 targets

3. Goals and Targets – An Example • 9.1 develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and trans-border infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all • 9.2 promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and by 2030 raise significantly industry’s share of employment and GDP in line with national circumstances, and double its share in LDCs • 9.3 increase the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises, particularly in developing countries, to financial services including affordable credit and their integration into value chains and markets • 9.4 by 2030 upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities • 9.5 enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, particularly developing countries, including by 2030 encouraging innovation and increasing the number of R&D workers per one million people by x% and public and private R&D spending

4. Principles for Review and Monitoring of SDGs

5. World Bank Group Goals and SDGs • The WBG's twin goals of ending poverty and promoting shared prosperity are fully aligned to the 2030 Agenda “I congratulate member states and the United Nations on this remarkable consensus. The SDGs are the product of years of hard work by countries and a testament to their deep commitment to promoting international cooperation and the well-being of all,” said World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim. “The SDGs’ focus on people, planet, prosperity, peace and partnership provides a comprehensive and robust development path for the world to follow over the next fifteen years.” • WBG has reiterated its commitment to partner with the UN Secretary- General, UN agencies, and supporting implementation, providing finance and sharing data • Member States by

6. From Billions to Trillions: Transforming Development Finance – Financing the SDGs

7. Goals and Targets – Goal 16 - SAIs • Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere • End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and • torture of children • By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration • Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure • equal access to justice for all • By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime • Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms • Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels of development • Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels • Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance • Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements • Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime • Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable

8. Achieving SDGs – Role of SAIs (Goal 16) Help ensure every $ is used efficiently & effectively to finance development & the achievement of SDGs • Carry out independent audits to ensure government & public sector entities are held accountability for their stewardship & use of public resources to promote effective sustainable development • Respond to financial integrity risks, fraud and corruption • Engage and communicate clearly and openly audit findings to promote improvements, transparency, and public accountability • Contribute to good governance

9. SDGs: SAIs – Model Accountability Institutions

10. SAIs Capacity – A Major Concern

11. SDGS – Role of SAIs - Expectations

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