1. ASEANSAI’s Strategic Planning Experience
IDI-INTOSAI Regions workshop
Oslo
4-6 September 2017

2. Basic information Question Region’s status/response
When last has your Region carried out a strategic planning exercise?
In 2016, ASEANSAI initiated framework for ASEANSAI’s Strategic Plan 2018 – 2021
To what extent have you used the INTOSAI Framework for Regional Professionalism and IDI Guidance on Strategic Management in INTOSAI Regions to guide your strategic planning and to create maximum value for your member SAIs?
For developing the SP, ASEANSAI followed majority of 8 steps in IDI Guidance on Strategic Management;
For monitoring the SP implementation, ASEANSAI currently is conducting the Monitoring & Evaluation system (MES).

3. ASEANSAI’s Strategic Priorities/Objectives
SG 1: To support the implementation of ISSAI and INTOSAI good practices
SO 1.1: To promote safeguarding the independence of member SAIs
SO 1.2: To assist member SAIs in developing national audit standards and guidelines aligned with ISSAIs
SG 2: To promote good performance of member SAIs
SO 2.1: To support member SAIs to utilize performance related tools and concepts
SO 2.2: To support member SAIs to progress in auditing through capacity building
SG 3: To support member SAIs to fulfill their role towards the successful achievement of the SDGs
SO 3.1: To encourage and support member SAIs to conduct SDG- related auditing
SG 4: To strengthen ASEANSAI active role within ASEAN agenda
SO 4.1: To support ASEAN and AEC Agenda
SG 5: To improve the cooperation with regional and international partners
SO 5.1: To expand cooperation with international SAI partners and stakeholders
SO 5.2: To expand cooperation with international donors
SG 6: To strengthen organizational governance of ASEANSAI
SO 6.1: To improve the management and organization of ASEANSAI
Compare the old and new SP

4. Key mechanisms/initiatives to achieve ASEANSAI’s priorities & objectives
Longer- term project based approach;
Setting specific KPI for each project to measure expected outcomes with base-line and target;
Developing and reviewing 2-year-Work plan in line with SP;
Drawing up Annual operational plan;
Carrying out Annual monitoring and evaluation meeting;

5. What capacity have you created, or do you plan to create to achieve ASEANSAI’s objectives?
(i) Capacity development through training and knowledge sharing
ISSAI implementation;
Auditing capacity;
Application of performance related tools and concepts.
(ii) Strengthening management and organization of ASEANSAI
- Effective implementation of ASEANSAI’s SP through upgraded MES;
- Improved internal coordination and communication strategy
Highlight the capacity building activities

6. Region’s advice & suggestions
Conclusion
Question
Region’s advice & suggestions
Is there any advice that you wish to ask of the other Regions and role players at the workshop (in terms of some of the challenges that you may be experiencing in carrying out strategic planning)?
The approach to harmonize the organization’s ambitious strategic goals/objectives with its limited resources and capacity
Do you have any suggestions for enhancements to the INTOSAI Framework of Regional Professionalism and/or the IDI Guidance on Strategic Management in INTOSAI Regions?
Provision of guidance to define applicable KPI with baseline and target to measure the expected outcomes effectively