This paper, Social Accountability: An Approach to Good Governance, introduces the reader to the various concepts, principles, approaches, and tools of good governance and social accountability. It aims to provide an overview of and a framework for constructive engagement and citizen monitoring. Specifically, this article offers the reader a framework for good governance, an appreciation of the competencies required of social accountability, and the governance arena where social accountability is practiced. Finally, it discusses the conditions and parameters under which social accountability can be effective.
A powerpoint presentation titled “A Primer on Good Governance and Social Accountability,” can also be downloaded. The presentation is used by ANSA-EAP during introductory lectures on social accountability.
Download “Social Accountability: An Approach to Good Governance”
Download “A Primer on Good Governance and Social Accountability”