SIPU and KPMG collaboration for ICAI

2011-11-03
SIPU International proudly announces collaboration with KPMG for the provision of evaluations commissioned by the British Independent Commission for Aid Impact.

SIPU International proudly announces collaboration with KPMG for the provision of evaluations commissioned by the British Independent Commission for Aid Impact

The Independent Commission for Aid Impact, ICAI, was launched on May 12, 2011. ICAI is the independent body responsible for the scrutiny of UK aid.  It focuses on maximising the impact and effectiveness of the UK aid budget for recipients and the delivery of value for money for the UK taxpayer.
With scope to look at all UK Official Development Assistance (ODA), ICAI will scrutinise ODA spend in all government departments.

Led by a Chief Commissioner, Graham Ward CBE, ICAI reports to Parliament through the House of Commons International Development Committee. This ensures both independence and accountability.

ICAI is a unique body that will publish transparent, impartial and objective reports on the effectiveness of UK aid. ICAI will ensure that its recommendations lead to change by providing evidence-based feedback into Government decision making. ICAI recommendations will play a role in supporting the UK to spend aid on what works best.

ICAI will balance value for money with delivery and impact on the ground and the voice of developing country partners. It will promote delivery of maximum benefit to recipients in a way that is efficient and effective for the UK taxpayer.

ICAI has appointed a contractor to carry out work on its behalf. This work will be led by KPMG in partnership with Agulhas Applied Knowledge, the Centre of Evaluation for Global Action (CEGA) and the Swedish Institute for Public Administration (SIPU).

For further reading about ICAI, please see icai.independent.gov.uk

For further information about SIPU International's collaboration for ICAI, please contact Viktoria Hildenwall.