The Secretary-General welcomes the release of the report of the independent Steering Committee for the Comprehensive Review of Governance and Oversight within the United Nations system. The request for this report was made by Heads of State and Governments during the World Summit.
In thanking the independent Steering Committee, he noted that they provided an unprecedented level of experience and knowledge of governance and oversight from around the world, to fulfil the high demands of this assignment.
Strong management befits strong governance, and the report provides advice and recommendations to fulfil both. The findings of the report are substantial, and its conclusions far-reaching. It is stressed that this report will be an important contribution to the process to strengthen, revitalise and modernise the United Nations system as a whole, through detailed measures to apply the concepts and principles of accountability, oversight, ethical standards, fairness, responsibility and transparency.
The report is extensive, consisting of five volumes that set out almost forty recommendations. It should now be examined and carefully considered, and appropriate decisions taken by Member States.
Please see the following document for more information: A/60/883
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