Navigating global trends: future implication for supreme audit institutions

According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Global Centre for Public Service Excellence, “foresight encompasses methods and approaches such as trend analysis and scenario building
to explore possible and probable futures, generating insights that enable transformative actions in the
present. Foresight empowers decision makers and policy planners to use new ways of thinking about,
talking about, and implementing strategic plans that are compatible with the unfolding future”.1 The goal
of foresight is not to predict the future with precision but to visualize different scenarios and plan proactive actions through strategic thinking exercises.
International collaboration and the sharing of best practices among SAIs from different countries are essential for the success of foresight initiatives. Participation in international networks and discussion forums on the topic, such as those promoted by INTOSAI, facilitates the exchange of knowledge and experiences, thereby strengthening the global capacity to anticipate and respond to future challenges. This aligns with ISSAI 12, which underscores the importance of SAIs in contributing to good governance by enhancing their ability to foresee and address emerging issues. In this regard, the INTOSAI Supervisory Committee on Emerging Issues (SCEI) can also serve as a platform for interaction with external foresight centers, as well as to promote INTOSAI’s global voice.

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