The Political Economy Analysis is widely seen as an essential component of the development practitioner’s toolbox, furthering understanding and contributing to better project results. But how does one put this approach into...
Rather than corruption being seen as something inherently negative, it should be understood as a practice embedded in the everyday elements of a society, according to a study on everyday corruption in Africa.
Many developing countries have serious deficiencies when it comes to providing accurate, timely and accessible information on how their national budget is allocated and spent, leaving an open-door to abuse and corruption, say the...
Muchos países en desarrollo tienen serias deficiencias a la hora de proporcionar información precisa, oportuna y accesible sobre cómo se asigna y gasta su presupuesto nacional, dejando una puerta abierta al abuso y la corrupción...
Sue Unsworth from the Policy Practice is one of the authors of a new book, ‘An Upside Down View of Governance’, bringing critical insights on the traditional approach to governance.
Should donors be providing more or less budget support and does it have a significant impact on poverty reduction? Is it value for money and how could it be used more effectively? These are just some of the questions the European...
Who holds power? How do they exercise it? And what are the implications? These are just some of the practical questions political economy assessment tools seek to answer, according to Heather Marquette of the UK’s University of...
The World Bank’s strategy on Governance and Anti-Corruption, or GAC, is in its third year and has made governance issues an integral part of the bank’s strategies and processes.
The ingredients of success for national anti-corruption agencies include a clear legal mandate and close collaboration with other law enforcement bodies, according to World Bank anti-graft expert Francesca Recanatini.
The European Union delegation’s support for the Philippines’ Bureau of Customs has become a triple shot. Benedikt Madl, Programme Manager for Trade at the EU delegation to the Philippines, explains.