But the unique strength of the FIP lies in the openness of its agenda, which reflects the grass-roots origin of this Forum. The FIP also cooperates with several other APS bodies in charge of international scientific affairs. The FIP organizes focused sessions at APS meetings, receives nominations for APS fellowships and the Wheatley Award, and communicates with its members via this page and a periodic Newsletter. Thank you.The Forum on International Physics, established in 1982, is a voluntary association of APS members who are interested in advancing the knowledge of physics and its diffusion by fostering cooperation and communication among physicists of all countries.
I thank you for your leadership and wish you a successful meeting.
We must all play our part in eradicating poverty, ending hunger and leaving no one behind. Audit Institutions can help accelerate progress and achieve all 17 SDGs. I encourage you to use this opportunity to examine all avenues for strengthening this Forum and assisting Governments to invest in their people. I was impressed, for example, to see how the Goals already permeate audits and action across the judiciary in Brazil - our host for this International Forum. I am happy to see that in many countries, Audit Institutions are using the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to guide their work. The Sustainable Development Goals offer a robust framework to address the compounding crises facing our common humanity. This trust is the bedrock of a resilient social contract. As independent bodies, they can increase the efficiency and effectiveness of public policies ensure transparency and accountability in Government spending and in doing so, help restore trust between people and their leaders. In these challenging circumstances, Supreme Audit Institutions are vital. And many Governments are forced to choose between supporting their people and servicing their debt. Developing countries are facing a liquidity crisis.
Meanwhile, the number of people facing severe food insecurity has doubled. Millions were plunged into poverty by COVID‑19, setting back more than four years of hard-won progress. The most vulnerable are being hit the hardest. Ladies and gentlemen, conflict, climate change and rising inequalities are unleashing havoc around the world. Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the International Forum on Government Audit: “How Supreme Audit Institutions May Contribute to Reach Sustainable Development Goals 1 and 2 - No Poverty and Zero Hunger”, in Rio de Janeiro, today:
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