Financial Management & Internal Controls: Auditing the effectiveness of financial controls, particularly in managing voluntary contributions and ensuring value for money in operations.
Performance Measurement: Developing better indicators to measure the impact of WHO’s work (e.g., assessing the "Triple Billion" targets).
Impact of Audit on Performance: Researching how audit findings (e.g., from the Office of Internal Oversight Services) directly contribute to improved organizational performance, rather than just compliance.
Tracking and Effectiveness: Research into the speed and quality of implementation of both external and internal audit recommendations.