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WGEA Work Plan 2005-2007

WGEA Work Plan 2005-2007. Presented to the 3 rd Meeting of the EUROSAI Working Group Sofia, Bulgaria November 4, 2004 John Reed, OAG, Canada. Overview of Previous Accomplishments 1992-2005. 10 Years of History

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WGEA Work Plan 2005-2007

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  1. WGEA Work Plan 2005-2007 Presented to the 3rd Meeting of the EUROSAI Working Group Sofia, Bulgaria November 4, 2004 John Reed, OAG, Canada

  2. Overview of Previous Accomplishments1992-2005 • 10 Years of History • Regional Working Group on Environmental Auditing (RWGEA) in six of the seven INTOSAI regions. • Guidance papers or studies on environmental auditing (SD, Regulatory, Water, Waste)

  3. Overview of Previous Accomplishments1992-2005 (continued) • Training course on environmental auditing, and applying this pilot course in two INTOSAI regions. • Conducting four surveys of the INTOSAI community on the topic of environmental auditing.

  4. Overview of Previous Accomplishments (continued) • Strengthening networks between SAIs • Increasing the number of environmental audits undertaken by SAIs since the WGEA was established. • Developing WGEA Web site(s) • Publishing a WGEA newsletter - Greenlines

  5. Work Plan 2005-07 • Fits with newly approved INTOSAI Strategic Plan • Core values • Vision • Mission • Mandate • Strategic goals • Activities

  6. Strategic Goal # 1Expand the environmental auditing tools available to SAIs • Prepare and publish a WGEA paper on auditing biodiversity (Brazil/Canada) • Prepare and publish a WGEA report “Summary of Environmental and Sustainable Development Audits” (Canada). • Identify and propose means to keep the water (Netherlands) and waste (Norway) themes actively supported and current. • Prepare and publish a WGEA report capturing lessons learned and sharing experiences in conducting audits on sustainable development (UK)

  7. Strategic Goal # 2Expand training and information exchange • Encourage and support the adaptation and use of the training course in two additional INTOSAI regions. • Explore other possibilities of capacity-building activities. • Hold an information exchange workshop/seminar at the 2005, 2006, and 2007 WGEA Assembly meetings • Give more visibility, through the Web site, to SAIs’ fellowship programs and other types of co-operation between SAIs that have components on environmental auditing.

  8. Strategic Goal #3Concurrent, joint, and co-ordinated audits • The WGEA Steering Committee is to prepare a long-term plan for how concurrent, joint, or co-ordinated audits could take place. • Prepare and publish a WGEA report capturing lessons learned and experiences in • Planning and conducting, concurrent, joint, and co-ordinated audits (Netherlands). • Reporting the findings from concurrent, joint, and co-ordinated audits (Poland).

  9. Strategic Goal # 4Strengthen Communication • Implement the WGEA Communication Plan 2005-07 (US) • Prepare and distribute 5th WGEA Survey • Publish the Greenlines newsletter twice yearly, including a new section with articles proposed by SAIs • Improve Web site • Explore the use of information technology for distributing and exchanging information on environmental auditing • Chair of the WGEA to visit two RWGEAs, including the ASOSAI RWGEA • Explore, with CAROSAI, the possibility of creating a RWGEA

  10. Strategic Goal # 5Increase co-operation with external organizations • Meet with World Bank and other selected international organizations. Communicate results of these meetings with the WGEA members and INTOSAI Governing Board. • Invite representative(s) of international organizations specialized in the environment to the annual WGEA Assembly meeting and workshop. • Maintain liaison with and promote opportunities for collaboration with UN agencies, including the UN Commission for Sustainable Development (CSD) and the UNEP.

  11. Strategic Goal # 6Explore external funding • Prepare business case for a WGEA funding mechanism, including the rules to maintain the WGEA independence. • Identify, contact, and meet with potential donors to determine funding opportunities and constraints.

  12. Work Plan Action Implementation • Project Leaders preparing “Work Plans” • Objectives, scope, timelines, products • April 2005 – 4th Steering Committee – Prague • October 2005 – 10th WGEA – Moscow • Annual Review and adjustment

  13. Conclusion • A strong institution gets stronger • Strive for global harmony • Leadership within Europe is key

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