Author: Bob Denis Odongo Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing ISBN: 9783659533297 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 0
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In recent times, corruption under decentralised system of Government in Uganda remains an issue that has attracted much attention from the citizens, Civil Society Organizations, international donors and anti-corruption activists, yet attempts to fight it has yielded very little positive results. Recently, the government of Uganda established anti-corruption institutions, institutional reforms and putting legal framework in an attempt to fighting it. However, corruption practices continue to grow at all levels and worst hit are the districts under the decentralized system. Recent studies by scholars have revealed that decentralization brought in more corruption at Local Government (LG) level than it was previously the case. Reports by The Inspectorate of Government, Auditor Generals and Anti-corruption Civil Society organizations all pin LG for the high rate of corruption. This policy paper was then guided by the following objectives;-1) To examine the most vulnerable areas of corruption in LG in Uganda; 2) To discuss the effects of corruption on service delivery for citizens in LG and 3) To review the institutional strategies undertaken by government of Uganda to fight corruption.
Author: Klaus Deininger Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 27
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While the importance of corruption as a possible impediment to foreign investment in an international context is now well realized, it is not clear to what extent corruption affects, either directly through bribe-taking or indirectly through inadequate quality of public services, the level of economic activity by domestic entrepreneurs. Using a large survey from Uganda, Deininger and Mpuga show that domestic and foreign entrepreneurs, government officials, and households are unanimous in highlighting the pervasiveness and importance of corruption. Efforts to establish institutions to deal with corrupt practices have not been matched by public education on the proper procedures. The fact that such lack of knowledge on procedures to report corruption increases households' risk of being subject to bribery and significantly reduces the quality of public service delivery leads the authors to conclude that improved accountability will be important to reduce the incidence of corruption and improve delivery of public services.This paper - a product of Rural Development, Development Research Group - is part of a larger effort in the group to identify determinants of effective public service provision.
Author: Augustine Ruzindana Publisher: Fountain Books ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 198
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Uganda's political leadership has identified itself with the fight against corruption. It has strengthened the investigative machinery of government as well as the judicial system; and the press have been free to inform the public about wrong doing. Against this background a seminar was convened by the Inspector General of Government in 1994, for representatives of the integrity system in the country. This seminar led to workshops in 1995 and 1997 during which an action plan was agreed. The essays in this volume are selected contributions to the seminar and workshops - ranging from the critical voices of academics and journalists, to the problems ofinvestigators, and to reflections on the ethics of accountability, transparency and the civil obligations of citizens
Author: Shikha Vyas-Doorgapersad Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1351552759 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 254
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With contributions from leading regional scholars, Public Administration in Africa: Performance and Challenges examines the complexities of the art of governance from the unique African perspective. The editors bring together a cohesive study of the major issues and regions by taking an analytic approach with the strong problem-solution application. Regions addressed range from South Africa, Congo, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, Mauritius, and Botswana. Themes include colonialism, reform, poverty, economy, decentralization, financing, media, political structures, and more. Beginning with an analysis of the relationship of policy design and its destination, service delivery, the book discusses the historical development of a state that has gone through upheavals in government and explores a decayed political economy that ultimately results in a need for sweeping measures. The text examines the issues emerging policy-makers in Africa must tackle, namely poverty and the denial or lack of resources to keep a dignified human life. It highlights how the media can be a catalyst for good governance and provides analytical aspects of implementing good governance reforms. The book concludes with an examination of the concepts of decentralization and devolution in measuring service delivery performance and an exploration of Africa’s economic success story. It also details the African Peer Review Mechanisms in selected African countries and provides a holistic analysis of local government functioning in Africa. These features and more make it an interdisciplinary reference for diverse social, economic, political, and administrative issues.
Author: Van Campenhout, Bjorn Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst ISBN: Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 6
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This policy note summarizes findings from an assessment of the impact of community advocacy forums – popularly known as barazas – implemented by the government of Uganda. The key messages from this study include: 1- Barazas are a worthwhile investment. Because barazas impact a large number of households and cost relatively little, the rate of return is generally substantial, even if treatment effects are small in size. 2- A mix of sub-county level and district level barazas is likely to be most effective. While for some outcomes, e.g., agriculture, barazas organized at the sub-county level are most cost-effective, for others, e.g., infrastructure, barazas at the district level provide most value for money. 3- Full barazas, in terms of both information and deliberation, are the best option. Whether the information component or the deliberation component matters more depends on the sector. A full baraza contains both components and costs the same as an information-specific or a deliberation-specific baraza. Best to do a full baraza. 4- Take a long run perspective. Sufficient time needs to pass before outcomes materialize. 5- Do not forget remote households. For some outcomes, barazas may have smaller effects on households that live in remote areas.
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Publisher: National Academies Press ISBN: 0309477891 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 399
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In 2015, building on the advances of the Millennium Development Goals, the United Nations adopted Sustainable Development Goals that include an explicit commitment to achieve universal health coverage by 2030. However, enormous gaps remain between what is achievable in human health and where global health stands today, and progress has been both incomplete and unevenly distributed. In order to meet this goal, a deliberate and comprehensive effort is needed to improve the quality of health care services globally. Crossing the Global Quality Chasm: Improving Health Care Worldwide focuses on one particular shortfall in health care affecting global populations: defects in the quality of care. This study reviews the available evidence on the quality of care worldwide and makes recommendations to improve health care quality globally while expanding access to preventive and therapeutic services, with a focus in low-resource areas. Crossing the Global Quality Chasm emphasizes the organization and delivery of safe and effective care at the patient/provider interface. This study explores issues of access to services and commodities, effectiveness, safety, efficiency, and equity. Focusing on front line service delivery that can directly impact health outcomes for individuals and populations, this book will be an essential guide for key stakeholders, governments, donors, health systems, and others involved in health care.
Author: Bob Denis Odongo
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Author: Moses L. Golola
Author: Shikha Vyas-Doorgapersad
Author: Van Campenhout, Bjorn
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine