From de Beijing Platform to institutional pratice : gender mainstreaming, auditing, and good governance

Abstract

In the interview granted to RTCU, Maluleke highlights the relevance of the Beijing Platform for Action as a fundamental normative landmark for the promotion of gender equality and maintains that Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) play a central role in achieving this goal. To this end, she advocates for the use of gender-responsive audits; the qualified evaluation of public policies; the promotion of gender-responsive budgeting; and the strengthening of government transparency and accountability mechanisms. Furthermore, she addresses the importance of international cooperation among Global South countries for the institutional development of SAIs; the challenges faced by women in leadership positions; the role of men as allies in promoting equity; and the transformative potential of audits as instruments for social change. The interview concludes with an inspiring message directed at women, encouraging perseverance, confidence, and a commitment to paving the way for future generations.