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Public Financial Management In Africa

This paper aims to identify themes emerging from practice within, and recent efforts to improve, public financial management (PFM) systems in Africa. Given the themes identified, it also seeks to suggest a perspective on the role non-governmental civil society organizations (CSO) could play in strengthening PFM in the future.

Procurement Systems in Sub-Saharan African Countries

This working paper is based on a review of a sample of Country Procurement Assessment Reports undertaken in twenty-three Sub-Saharan countries. The paper analyzes the procurement systems and seeks to find ways to improve the quality of public expenditures.

Options for Supporting Independent Monitoring Organizations

Independent Monitoring Organizations (IMOs)- policy research and advocacy organizations that pursue transparency and accountability issues- can be key players in improving the collection and expenditure of government revenues. This paper analyzes areas where many IMOs' work could be improved and explores programs that aim to improve IMOs.

The Quest for Transparency and Accountability in Governance in India: An Introspection

Recently there has been a surge of activity among Civil Society Organizations in India.  This paper analyzes this development, including impact, shortcomings and challenges Indian organizations face in the years to come.

The Role of Civil Society Organizations in Supporting Fiscal Transparency in African Countries

This paper reviews recent measures to improve fiscal transparency in Nigeria, highlights the role played by civil society organizations (CSOs), and identifies strategies which CSOs and government officials in various African countries may adopt in order to promote more constructive and transparent dialogue on fiscal management issues.

Effective and Transparent Governance of Public Expenditures in Latin America and the Caribbean

This book seeks out, areas in which governments could focus to improve the quality public expenditures. It seeks to identify cross-cutting strengths and weaknesses of public financial management and procurement systems and the characteristics of, and lessons learned from reform programs.

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