This document provides an overview of Pakistan's Citizen Feedback Monitoring Program, which was launched in 2008 in Jhang district to reduce petty corruption in public services. The program involved district officials calling citizens on their cell phones to get feedback on the quality of services received. It was later expanded province-wide in Punjab with help from Zubair Bhatti, the original creator of the program. The expansion faced challenges such as finding long-term management and scaling up to reach thousands of citizens daily. However, with political support from the Chief Minister, Bhatti was able to pilot an expanded model using automated calls and text messages to collect feedback from across Punjab.
The Improvement of the Quality of Documentary Services At Civil Registration ...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal edited by International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR).The Journal provides a common forum where all aspects of humanities and social sciences are presented. IOSR-JHSS publishes original papers, review papers, conceptual framework, analytical and simulation models, case studies, empirical research, technical notes etc.
Bureaucracy and Corruption in Nigeria: Implications for Buhari’s Change AgendaAJHSSR Journal
The issue of corruption has taken the front burner in public discourse in Nigeria. This is
particularly because of the leadership that emerged in the country from the 2015 general elections concluded in
April same year. The emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari as the country‘s President has made the issue
of corruption to resonate with a deafening intensity as the fight against corruption became the major item on the
campaign promises of the All Progressive Congress (APC), the current ruling party in the country. This paper
addresses the issue of corruption in Nigeria‘s bureaucracy and its implications for the change mantra of the
Buhari civilian administration. The paper adopts a qualitative method and relied on secondary sources of data. It
also adopted the theory of anomie and the contradictions of bureaucracy as a theoretical framework. It defines
bureaucracy and corruption, gives an overview of bureaucratic corruption and highlights its implications on the
Buhari‘s change agenda. It discusses in great detail the implications of the corruption in the bureaucracy on the
sustenance and consolidation of democracy as well as the change agenda of the Buhari government and
highlights such issues as poverty and underdevelopment, negative impacts on productivity and efficiency, the
deprivation of the citizenry of the benefits of good governance and the much needed dividends of democracy
among others.It argues that if the bureaucracy in Nigeria is not purged of all corrupt tendencies it will be
impossible for it to drive the much needed change necessary for democratic consolidation and recommends the
need to strengthen the anti-corruption agencies, making accountability and transparency an article of faith,
addressing the issues of salaries and wages, thorough investigation and prosecution of corrupt public officials as
well as a reorientation of Nigerians on the need to avoid corrupt practices. It is hopeful that this study will lend a
voice to the current war against corruption and assist the anti corruption agencies in their fight against the
menace in the civil and public service.
Reducing the influence of money and muscle power in politics. Criminalization of politics has led to immense pressure on political institutions. Candidates with criminal records are attractive to political parties because they can often self-finance and raise large amounts of money. Reforms are needed to reduce the role of money in politics and prevent criminals from holding public office, such as limiting election spending, instituting an independent election commission, and establishing fast-track courts to expedite cases against candidates and elected officials.
22 transparency desk under right to information act 2225Sandeep Mahatme
This document describes the implementation of a "Transparency Desk" initiative in SDM Gandachera, Tripura to improve proactive disclosure of information under Section 4 of the Right to Information Act. Key points:
- The Transparency Desk collects and makes available information from 22 government departments in one location for public access without fees.
- Initial problems with poor quality and incomplete information from some departments were addressed.
- Appointing staff fluent in local languages helps provide information to illiterate citizens.
- The initiative aims to increase transparency, accountability and trust in government while reducing RTI applications and costs to the administration.
The document summarizes a case study on improving the relationship between politicians and the public in Uttar Pradesh, India. It discusses how a software company, Viplav Communications, developed constituency management software to better align the self-interests of politicians with the common interests of voters. By providing politicians data and feedback on voter needs, the software helped politicians direct resources to voter priorities, boosting voter turnout and support. This linked politician interests with voter development, reducing the influence of caste and criminal politics. The software is now being used by politicians across parties to strengthen democracy through a more responsive people-politician relationship.
PRS Legislative Research seeks to strengthen India's legislative process by providing independent research support to lawmakers to help them craft better laws. It aims to make the process more transparent and participatory by informing citizens about legislative work and engaging them in policymaking. Given the complexity of issues the Parliament deals with, legislators need institutional support to properly understand bills and policies. PRS provides detailed, evidence-based research and analysis to help lawmakers perform their duties effectively and bring more transparency to citizens.
CHRI’s work centers on human rights education and advocacy in Commonwealth nations. It particularly focuses on
improving people’s access to justice and information, through research, capacity building, and litigation when necessary.
CHRI relocated its headquarters from London to India in 1993 in order to establish its presence in South Asia. In 2001, CHRI
set up an office in Ghana to expand its work in Africa
This document discusses the need for electoral reforms in India to reduce the influence of money and muscle power in politics. It notes that India has a large population but few parliamentary seats, leading to each MP representing over a million people. Many MPs have criminal backgrounds and election expenses are largely unaccounted for. It proposes several reforms such as restrictions on criminally-accused candidates, limits on terms for MPs, greater transparency in political funding, and monitoring party activities between elections. The goal is to establish a system where elections better represent the will of Indian citizens.
The Improvement of the Quality of Documentary Services At Civil Registration ...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal edited by International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR).The Journal provides a common forum where all aspects of humanities and social sciences are presented. IOSR-JHSS publishes original papers, review papers, conceptual framework, analytical and simulation models, case studies, empirical research, technical notes etc.
Bureaucracy and Corruption in Nigeria: Implications for Buhari’s Change AgendaAJHSSR Journal
The issue of corruption has taken the front burner in public discourse in Nigeria. This is
particularly because of the leadership that emerged in the country from the 2015 general elections concluded in
April same year. The emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari as the country‘s President has made the issue
of corruption to resonate with a deafening intensity as the fight against corruption became the major item on the
campaign promises of the All Progressive Congress (APC), the current ruling party in the country. This paper
addresses the issue of corruption in Nigeria‘s bureaucracy and its implications for the change mantra of the
Buhari civilian administration. The paper adopts a qualitative method and relied on secondary sources of data. It
also adopted the theory of anomie and the contradictions of bureaucracy as a theoretical framework. It defines
bureaucracy and corruption, gives an overview of bureaucratic corruption and highlights its implications on the
Buhari‘s change agenda. It discusses in great detail the implications of the corruption in the bureaucracy on the
sustenance and consolidation of democracy as well as the change agenda of the Buhari government and
highlights such issues as poverty and underdevelopment, negative impacts on productivity and efficiency, the
deprivation of the citizenry of the benefits of good governance and the much needed dividends of democracy
among others.It argues that if the bureaucracy in Nigeria is not purged of all corrupt tendencies it will be
impossible for it to drive the much needed change necessary for democratic consolidation and recommends the
need to strengthen the anti-corruption agencies, making accountability and transparency an article of faith,
addressing the issues of salaries and wages, thorough investigation and prosecution of corrupt public officials as
well as a reorientation of Nigerians on the need to avoid corrupt practices. It is hopeful that this study will lend a
voice to the current war against corruption and assist the anti corruption agencies in their fight against the
menace in the civil and public service.
Reducing the influence of money and muscle power in politics. Criminalization of politics has led to immense pressure on political institutions. Candidates with criminal records are attractive to political parties because they can often self-finance and raise large amounts of money. Reforms are needed to reduce the role of money in politics and prevent criminals from holding public office, such as limiting election spending, instituting an independent election commission, and establishing fast-track courts to expedite cases against candidates and elected officials.
22 transparency desk under right to information act 2225Sandeep Mahatme
This document describes the implementation of a "Transparency Desk" initiative in SDM Gandachera, Tripura to improve proactive disclosure of information under Section 4 of the Right to Information Act. Key points:
- The Transparency Desk collects and makes available information from 22 government departments in one location for public access without fees.
- Initial problems with poor quality and incomplete information from some departments were addressed.
- Appointing staff fluent in local languages helps provide information to illiterate citizens.
- The initiative aims to increase transparency, accountability and trust in government while reducing RTI applications and costs to the administration.
The document summarizes a case study on improving the relationship between politicians and the public in Uttar Pradesh, India. It discusses how a software company, Viplav Communications, developed constituency management software to better align the self-interests of politicians with the common interests of voters. By providing politicians data and feedback on voter needs, the software helped politicians direct resources to voter priorities, boosting voter turnout and support. This linked politician interests with voter development, reducing the influence of caste and criminal politics. The software is now being used by politicians across parties to strengthen democracy through a more responsive people-politician relationship.
PRS Legislative Research seeks to strengthen India's legislative process by providing independent research support to lawmakers to help them craft better laws. It aims to make the process more transparent and participatory by informing citizens about legislative work and engaging them in policymaking. Given the complexity of issues the Parliament deals with, legislators need institutional support to properly understand bills and policies. PRS provides detailed, evidence-based research and analysis to help lawmakers perform their duties effectively and bring more transparency to citizens.
CHRI’s work centers on human rights education and advocacy in Commonwealth nations. It particularly focuses on
improving people’s access to justice and information, through research, capacity building, and litigation when necessary.
CHRI relocated its headquarters from London to India in 1993 in order to establish its presence in South Asia. In 2001, CHRI
set up an office in Ghana to expand its work in Africa
This document discusses the need for electoral reforms in India to reduce the influence of money and muscle power in politics. It notes that India has a large population but few parliamentary seats, leading to each MP representing over a million people. Many MPs have criminal backgrounds and election expenses are largely unaccounted for. It proposes several reforms such as restrictions on criminally-accused candidates, limits on terms for MPs, greater transparency in political funding, and monitoring party activities between elections. The goal is to establish a system where elections better represent the will of Indian citizens.
The document provides a summary of Transparency International Pakistan's activities from January to March 2013. It discusses several Memorandums of Understanding signed to promote transparency in procurement processes. It also outlines investigations conducted by the Anti-Fraud Hotline that led to policy changes and a resignation. Community awareness events were held across Pakistan to educate people about corruption. The quarter saw a steady number of clients and complaints for the Access to Justice program.
1. The document discusses various issues with the current electoral system in India such as the dominance of money and muscle power in elections, criminalization of politics, exceeding of legal financing limits, and voter intimidation.
2. It proposes several reforms such as using fingerprint-based electronic voting machines to eliminate bogus voting, imposing president's rule before elections to ensure fairness, and establishing a special court to ban criminals from contesting elections.
3. Additional reforms suggested include focusing on the "None of the Above" option, making political parties more accountable for their finances, and conducting more voter awareness campaigns.
East Java is one of the regions that have the highest population maladministration reports in Indonesia. In 2017-2018, the Indonesian Ombudsman Representative Office in East Java experienced an increase in maladministration reports. This
case caused many complaints from the public regarding the slow progress of population administration and led to internal and external conflicts of employees. This study aims to describe the function and role of the Indonesian Ombudsman Representative of East Java, the report completion process, and the strategy to overcome maladministration reports. This study employs a qualitative case study approach and is supported by the analysis using Atlas.ti software. Data collection is conducted through interviews, observation, and documentation. The findings reveal the role and function of the Indonesian Ombudsman Representative in East Java in terms of their effort to eradicate maladministration. Conflict management using progressive and participative methods (PROPARTIVE) is carried out for the completion of maladministration reports. PROPARTIVE methods explore the objectives of the reporter as a family to be open and mediate all parties to find solutions. The obstacles experienced by the Ombudsman in eradicating maladministration are the limited number of employees, the disobedience of the compliance with competencies, and the uncooperative reports between the reporter and the reported parties. Meanwhile, the supporting factors are the strategic location of the Indonesian Ombudsman Representative Office in East Java, the cooperation between employees and institutions, and the support of the Ombudsman website to facilitate the management of reports.
BUREAUCRATIC ETHICS IN PUBLIC SERVICES CASE STUDY: OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL LAN...IAEME Publication
This study aims to examine and analyze how the ethics of bureaucrats in public
service in the field of land, and detect factors that affect the ethics of public service
bureaucrats in the field of land, as well as find effective solutions for the apparatus in
enforcing the ethics of public services in accordance with the established moral
standards and standard rules. The type of research used is a qualitative approach, in
order to know and understand the ethics of bureaucrats by using indicators of equality,
equality, loyalty, and responsibility in public services at the Office of the Ministry of
Agrarian Affairs and the National Land Agency of North Luwu Regency. Research
results show that based on equality, equality, and loyalty and responsibility aspects as
an indicator in assessing bureaucrat ethics, the fact that ethics / morale of bureaucrats
in the public service in the land sector is still low. Facts on the ground prove that there
are still practices that are not commendable in providing services to citizens who need
land services. One of the causes of the low ethics of bureaucrats in the function of land
service is the moral quality of each personnel of the apparatus itself, in addition to the
welfare factor that has not been too supportive to meet the needs and welfare of
employees.
The financial viability of the civil society sector improved slightly due to growth in crowdfunding; funding through the 2 percent Law; and the development of social entrepreneurship. Sectoral infrastructure strengthened with increased sub-granting and the growth of intersectoral partnerships. At the same time, the public image of Civil Society Organisations (CSO) worsened slightly as government propaganda continued to be used to attack them. These are some of the conclusions of the CSO Sustainability Index for 2018, an annual analytical instrument that evaluates the strength and sustainability of the CSO sector in 71 countries from Asia, Eastern and Central Europe, Eurasia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East and North Africa.
Praja is a non-partisan voluntary organization enabling accountable governance. It empowers citizens to participate in
governance by providing knowledge and perspective so that they can become politically active and involved beyond the
ballot box. It undertakes extensive research and highlights civic issues to build the awareness of and mobilize action by the
government and elected representatives.
Elections in India face significant issues related to money power, criminalization of politics, and a lack of transparency. Reforms are needed to address flaws in the electoral system such as disproportionate election spending, the influence of black money, and a lack of disclosure around candidates' criminal records and assets. Proposed reforms include strengthening anti-defection laws, instituting spending limits, conducting background checks of candidates, and increasing voter education and awareness. However, electoral reforms also face challenges in ensuring fair implementation and preventing workarounds.
Elections in India are influenced by money power, as large sums of money are required to campaign effectively. Criminal records and assets of candidates are also correlated with election outcomes. Several reforms are needed to improve the electoral system, such as stricter regulations on campaign financing, educating voters, imposing President's rule before elections, and introducing measures like online voting and electronic voting machines to increase transparency. Political parties also need internal reforms and greater accountability. Overall, electoral reforms aim to reduce the impact of money and criminality, and reflect the will of the people more accurately.
New study on labour migration channels to Thailand from Cambodia, Myanmar, and Lao PDR
https://www.verite.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Thailand-Bound-An-Exploration-of-Migration-Infrastructures-in-Cambodia-Myanmar-Lao-PDR-1.pdf
National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR)Dasra
National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR) works to eliminate discrimination against Dalits, who make up over 16% of India's population. It drives systemic change through advocacy, mobilizing over 350 organizations, and strengthening the government's response to protect Dalit rights, including economic and women's rights. Despite government programs, funds are underutilized and have not improved Dalits' economic status. NCDHR conducts research, trains civil society, and advocates for policy changes to help Dalits access their rights and impact the community nationally.
Comparative Analysis of 2014 Election Manifestos of INC, BJP & AAPSaif Khan
The document provides a comparative analysis of the 2014 election manifestos of the Indian National Congress (INC), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) across 10 policy areas: corruption, participative democracy, economic growth, foreign policy, defense and security, judicial reforms, education, health, secularism and communal harmony, and welfare initiatives. It finds that while the BJP manifesto addresses the most issues, the AAP manifesto scores highest on human rights and promises more for minorities than the INC. The analysis aims to provide voters with an intensive scrutiny of the parties' policy proposals to help inform their electoral decisions.
This document summarizes a study on the experiences of women working in Ghana's informal sector regarding tax collection. The study found that while 95% of women surveyed pay taxes regularly, 57% do not feel well informed on why they pay taxes and over 50% do not see their tax money going towards public services or projects. The tax system is not seen as fair or inclusive for these women. The document analyzes these findings and makes recommendations for making the tax system more responsive, accountable and fair in order to strengthen the relationship between citizens and the state.
A data-driven report chronicling the pubic engagement of Osun State Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, with Osun citizens in 2019 across digital and offline communication media
This paper presents an empirical justification of participation of common people in different factors of administration through the policy of decentralization. The background structure of the paper mainly based on the developing country oriented social structure. Through this paper, we can also understand the heterogeneity in the administrative structure. Under this differentiate structure this paper tries to understand the extent of participation of the common people in the administrative decision. In the conclusion part, here in this paper, we try to define the term “Citizen Participation” through the idea of redistribution of administrative power among the civic society for getting an affluent society.
Recommandations conjointes en élections 2019Jamaity
A list of recommendations issued by a group of tunisian civil society organizations to improve the electoral process and increase the confidence of citizens regarding the upcoming elections.
This document discusses reforms to India's electoral system to increase fairness. It conducted a survey using questionnaires of 110 voters in Kanpur, India about proposed reforms. The reforms examined include candidate age and education qualifications, regulating money and muscle power in elections, giving voters the right to reject candidates or recall elected officials, and reserving seats for women. The data was analyzed using Excel and found majority support for many of the proposed reforms aimed at reducing corruption and criminal influence in elections. It recommends reforms to address issues like money and muscle power, caste and religious divisions, and lack of qualified candidates in order to increase voter participation and trust in the electoral system.
This document provides an overview of the evolution of the civil service system in the Philippines from the Spanish colonial period to modern times. It discusses the major characteristics and developments in each era, including the establishment of centralized bureaucracy under Spanish rule, reforms during the American period to establish a merit-based civil service, expansion of the system during the Commonwealth and post-WWII eras, and continued reforms and reorganizations up to the 2000s to address issues like corruption. The document traces the philosophical underpinnings and structural changes that have shaped the civil service system over time.
The document summarizes a study conducted on the new beat system implemented by the Karnataka State Police. It begins with acknowledging those who supported the project. It then provides abbreviations and an executive summary of the study's objective, methodology, findings, and recommendations. The study aimed to evaluate the new beat system and identify areas for improvement through qualitative research including interviews with police and the public. Key findings included a lack of training for police, excessive duty times, and unclear transportation guidelines. Recommendations focused on increasing youth and community involvement to improve information sharing and community policing.
Zimmedar Shehri (Responsible Citizen) Initiative of the Govt. of Punjab as pe...Fasieh Mehta
A platform where citizens could raise their voice and complain to the local govt. for issues that they face in their city, pertaining to man hole missing, spurious drugs being sold, banner or wall chalking, adulterated food or milk, price hike, hoarding, etc. Citizens can call on a toll free helpline accessible 24/7 and also lodge complaint by downloading Android app or going to the web.
Every complaint is pushed to an Android cell phone (over 1,500 given to the City District Government of Lahore) and resolution is tracked in real-time with GPS and pictorial evidence.
The document discusses two citizen contact initiatives in Punjab, Pakistan: the Citizen Contact Centre and Punjab Blood Line. The Citizen Contact Centre is a shared facility that allows government departments to communicate with citizens via SMS, calls and other means to disseminate information, conduct surveys, and address complaints. Punjab Blood Line aims to address blood shortages by registering blood donors and facilitating matching of donors to donation requests through a call center and online platform. It has registered over 18,000 donors so far and mobilized donors to fulfill over 75 blood donation requests.
An AC fan combines an air conditioner and ceiling fan into one device. It has a compressor mounted on the fan motor that provides cooling, with small holes in the fan blades releasing cool air as it spins. Using an AC fan provides cooling and air circulation without needing a separate AC and fan, saving on costs and energy while making the cooled air reach more of a room compared to just an air conditioner. The target market for AC fans includes organizations, apartments, and others looking for an affordable and eco-friendly option for cooling and ventilation.
The document provides a summary of Transparency International Pakistan's activities from January to March 2013. It discusses several Memorandums of Understanding signed to promote transparency in procurement processes. It also outlines investigations conducted by the Anti-Fraud Hotline that led to policy changes and a resignation. Community awareness events were held across Pakistan to educate people about corruption. The quarter saw a steady number of clients and complaints for the Access to Justice program.
1. The document discusses various issues with the current electoral system in India such as the dominance of money and muscle power in elections, criminalization of politics, exceeding of legal financing limits, and voter intimidation.
2. It proposes several reforms such as using fingerprint-based electronic voting machines to eliminate bogus voting, imposing president's rule before elections to ensure fairness, and establishing a special court to ban criminals from contesting elections.
3. Additional reforms suggested include focusing on the "None of the Above" option, making political parties more accountable for their finances, and conducting more voter awareness campaigns.
East Java is one of the regions that have the highest population maladministration reports in Indonesia. In 2017-2018, the Indonesian Ombudsman Representative Office in East Java experienced an increase in maladministration reports. This
case caused many complaints from the public regarding the slow progress of population administration and led to internal and external conflicts of employees. This study aims to describe the function and role of the Indonesian Ombudsman Representative of East Java, the report completion process, and the strategy to overcome maladministration reports. This study employs a qualitative case study approach and is supported by the analysis using Atlas.ti software. Data collection is conducted through interviews, observation, and documentation. The findings reveal the role and function of the Indonesian Ombudsman Representative in East Java in terms of their effort to eradicate maladministration. Conflict management using progressive and participative methods (PROPARTIVE) is carried out for the completion of maladministration reports. PROPARTIVE methods explore the objectives of the reporter as a family to be open and mediate all parties to find solutions. The obstacles experienced by the Ombudsman in eradicating maladministration are the limited number of employees, the disobedience of the compliance with competencies, and the uncooperative reports between the reporter and the reported parties. Meanwhile, the supporting factors are the strategic location of the Indonesian Ombudsman Representative Office in East Java, the cooperation between employees and institutions, and the support of the Ombudsman website to facilitate the management of reports.
BUREAUCRATIC ETHICS IN PUBLIC SERVICES CASE STUDY: OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL LAN...IAEME Publication
This study aims to examine and analyze how the ethics of bureaucrats in public
service in the field of land, and detect factors that affect the ethics of public service
bureaucrats in the field of land, as well as find effective solutions for the apparatus in
enforcing the ethics of public services in accordance with the established moral
standards and standard rules. The type of research used is a qualitative approach, in
order to know and understand the ethics of bureaucrats by using indicators of equality,
equality, loyalty, and responsibility in public services at the Office of the Ministry of
Agrarian Affairs and the National Land Agency of North Luwu Regency. Research
results show that based on equality, equality, and loyalty and responsibility aspects as
an indicator in assessing bureaucrat ethics, the fact that ethics / morale of bureaucrats
in the public service in the land sector is still low. Facts on the ground prove that there
are still practices that are not commendable in providing services to citizens who need
land services. One of the causes of the low ethics of bureaucrats in the function of land
service is the moral quality of each personnel of the apparatus itself, in addition to the
welfare factor that has not been too supportive to meet the needs and welfare of
employees.
The financial viability of the civil society sector improved slightly due to growth in crowdfunding; funding through the 2 percent Law; and the development of social entrepreneurship. Sectoral infrastructure strengthened with increased sub-granting and the growth of intersectoral partnerships. At the same time, the public image of Civil Society Organisations (CSO) worsened slightly as government propaganda continued to be used to attack them. These are some of the conclusions of the CSO Sustainability Index for 2018, an annual analytical instrument that evaluates the strength and sustainability of the CSO sector in 71 countries from Asia, Eastern and Central Europe, Eurasia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East and North Africa.
Praja is a non-partisan voluntary organization enabling accountable governance. It empowers citizens to participate in
governance by providing knowledge and perspective so that they can become politically active and involved beyond the
ballot box. It undertakes extensive research and highlights civic issues to build the awareness of and mobilize action by the
government and elected representatives.
Elections in India face significant issues related to money power, criminalization of politics, and a lack of transparency. Reforms are needed to address flaws in the electoral system such as disproportionate election spending, the influence of black money, and a lack of disclosure around candidates' criminal records and assets. Proposed reforms include strengthening anti-defection laws, instituting spending limits, conducting background checks of candidates, and increasing voter education and awareness. However, electoral reforms also face challenges in ensuring fair implementation and preventing workarounds.
Elections in India are influenced by money power, as large sums of money are required to campaign effectively. Criminal records and assets of candidates are also correlated with election outcomes. Several reforms are needed to improve the electoral system, such as stricter regulations on campaign financing, educating voters, imposing President's rule before elections, and introducing measures like online voting and electronic voting machines to increase transparency. Political parties also need internal reforms and greater accountability. Overall, electoral reforms aim to reduce the impact of money and criminality, and reflect the will of the people more accurately.
New study on labour migration channels to Thailand from Cambodia, Myanmar, and Lao PDR
https://www.verite.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Thailand-Bound-An-Exploration-of-Migration-Infrastructures-in-Cambodia-Myanmar-Lao-PDR-1.pdf
National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR)Dasra
National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR) works to eliminate discrimination against Dalits, who make up over 16% of India's population. It drives systemic change through advocacy, mobilizing over 350 organizations, and strengthening the government's response to protect Dalit rights, including economic and women's rights. Despite government programs, funds are underutilized and have not improved Dalits' economic status. NCDHR conducts research, trains civil society, and advocates for policy changes to help Dalits access their rights and impact the community nationally.
Comparative Analysis of 2014 Election Manifestos of INC, BJP & AAPSaif Khan
The document provides a comparative analysis of the 2014 election manifestos of the Indian National Congress (INC), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) across 10 policy areas: corruption, participative democracy, economic growth, foreign policy, defense and security, judicial reforms, education, health, secularism and communal harmony, and welfare initiatives. It finds that while the BJP manifesto addresses the most issues, the AAP manifesto scores highest on human rights and promises more for minorities than the INC. The analysis aims to provide voters with an intensive scrutiny of the parties' policy proposals to help inform their electoral decisions.
This document summarizes a study on the experiences of women working in Ghana's informal sector regarding tax collection. The study found that while 95% of women surveyed pay taxes regularly, 57% do not feel well informed on why they pay taxes and over 50% do not see their tax money going towards public services or projects. The tax system is not seen as fair or inclusive for these women. The document analyzes these findings and makes recommendations for making the tax system more responsive, accountable and fair in order to strengthen the relationship between citizens and the state.
A data-driven report chronicling the pubic engagement of Osun State Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, with Osun citizens in 2019 across digital and offline communication media
This paper presents an empirical justification of participation of common people in different factors of administration through the policy of decentralization. The background structure of the paper mainly based on the developing country oriented social structure. Through this paper, we can also understand the heterogeneity in the administrative structure. Under this differentiate structure this paper tries to understand the extent of participation of the common people in the administrative decision. In the conclusion part, here in this paper, we try to define the term “Citizen Participation” through the idea of redistribution of administrative power among the civic society for getting an affluent society.
Recommandations conjointes en élections 2019Jamaity
A list of recommendations issued by a group of tunisian civil society organizations to improve the electoral process and increase the confidence of citizens regarding the upcoming elections.
This document discusses reforms to India's electoral system to increase fairness. It conducted a survey using questionnaires of 110 voters in Kanpur, India about proposed reforms. The reforms examined include candidate age and education qualifications, regulating money and muscle power in elections, giving voters the right to reject candidates or recall elected officials, and reserving seats for women. The data was analyzed using Excel and found majority support for many of the proposed reforms aimed at reducing corruption and criminal influence in elections. It recommends reforms to address issues like money and muscle power, caste and religious divisions, and lack of qualified candidates in order to increase voter participation and trust in the electoral system.
This document provides an overview of the evolution of the civil service system in the Philippines from the Spanish colonial period to modern times. It discusses the major characteristics and developments in each era, including the establishment of centralized bureaucracy under Spanish rule, reforms during the American period to establish a merit-based civil service, expansion of the system during the Commonwealth and post-WWII eras, and continued reforms and reorganizations up to the 2000s to address issues like corruption. The document traces the philosophical underpinnings and structural changes that have shaped the civil service system over time.
The document summarizes a study conducted on the new beat system implemented by the Karnataka State Police. It begins with acknowledging those who supported the project. It then provides abbreviations and an executive summary of the study's objective, methodology, findings, and recommendations. The study aimed to evaluate the new beat system and identify areas for improvement through qualitative research including interviews with police and the public. Key findings included a lack of training for police, excessive duty times, and unclear transportation guidelines. Recommendations focused on increasing youth and community involvement to improve information sharing and community policing.
Zimmedar Shehri (Responsible Citizen) Initiative of the Govt. of Punjab as pe...Fasieh Mehta
A platform where citizens could raise their voice and complain to the local govt. for issues that they face in their city, pertaining to man hole missing, spurious drugs being sold, banner or wall chalking, adulterated food or milk, price hike, hoarding, etc. Citizens can call on a toll free helpline accessible 24/7 and also lodge complaint by downloading Android app or going to the web.
Every complaint is pushed to an Android cell phone (over 1,500 given to the City District Government of Lahore) and resolution is tracked in real-time with GPS and pictorial evidence.
The document discusses two citizen contact initiatives in Punjab, Pakistan: the Citizen Contact Centre and Punjab Blood Line. The Citizen Contact Centre is a shared facility that allows government departments to communicate with citizens via SMS, calls and other means to disseminate information, conduct surveys, and address complaints. Punjab Blood Line aims to address blood shortages by registering blood donors and facilitating matching of donors to donation requests through a call center and online platform. It has registered over 18,000 donors so far and mobilized donors to fulfill over 75 blood donation requests.
An AC fan combines an air conditioner and ceiling fan into one device. It has a compressor mounted on the fan motor that provides cooling, with small holes in the fan blades releasing cool air as it spins. Using an AC fan provides cooling and air circulation without needing a separate AC and fan, saving on costs and energy while making the cooled air reach more of a room compared to just an air conditioner. The target market for AC fans includes organizations, apartments, and others looking for an affordable and eco-friendly option for cooling and ventilation.
E-mails should be brief, focused on a single topic, and get straight to the point. Effective business e-mails have a clear intent, are concise with supporting details in attachments, and follow proper grammar, punctuation, and style guidelines. Security and privacy should also be considered by not including confidential information and thinking before sending.
This document provides information about various topics in pharmacology. It defines pharmacology as the study of how drugs exert effects on living systems. It discusses the discovery of niacin and its role in preventing and curing pellagra, a disease caused by niacin deficiency. It also discusses the discovery of nystatin by Rachel Fuller Brown and Elizabeth Lee Hazen in 1950. Several other pioneers in pharmacology are mentioned, including Dorothy Hodgkin who helped determine the structures of penicillin, vitamin B12, and insulin.
An Android mobile app was created for citizens and administrators to report election violations via photo and comments during the 2013 Punjab elections in India. The app could be downloaded from the Google Play Store by searching for "Punjab Election Management System" or "Punjab Elections" and allowed users to submit geo-tagged reports of violations that would appear on a map on the election management website. Users could take or select photos, add comments to describe violations, and submit or save reports.
Making Government Work - Improving Service Delivery in Punjab by deploying Pe...Fasieh Mehta
How the Provincial Information & Analysis Unit (PIAU) pitched for the Performance Management System mapping KPIs of over 300,000 government officials across Punjab, project was deployed in 2010.
- Fasieh Mehta is a results-oriented management professional with over 11 years of experience in business development, project management, and strategic sales.
- He has successfully led over 19 major ICT projects worth millions of dollars affecting 110 million citizens of Punjab.
- Currently he is a Senior Consultant at Oxford Policy Management working on digital governance projects in Pakistan. He is seeking a new challenging position to contribute his public and private sector experience.
Lahore High Court Cause List Messaging System (CLMS) and Case History Look u...Fasieh Mehta
A presentation on how the Punjab IT Board has deployed the Cause List Messaging System (CLMS) for the Lahore High Court and its allied benches (Multan, Rawalpindi & Bahawalpur) and the case history look up helpline with multilingual support.
The document discusses various security challenges and controls related to information technology and e-commerce. It covers privacy, authenticity, integrity, and reliability as key security requirements. It then describes different types of controls including input controls, processing controls, output controls, storage controls, facility controls like encryption and firewalls, procedural controls, and auditing. Key points around spoofing, outsourcing, information protection goals of confidentiality, integrity and availability are also summarized.
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) was established in 1956 to promote and develop Khadi and village industries in rural areas of India. It is a statutory organization under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises that provides employment to millions of people in rural areas through various schemes. The KVIC aims to generate employment and uplift rural economies by encouraging industries that utilize local resources and traditional skills.
Install computer network cabling (teori)Zatie Amir
Dokumen tersebut memberikan panduan untuk menginstal kabel jaringan komputer. Ia menjelaskan jenis-jenis kabel yang digunakan seperti kabel koaksial, fiber optik dan pasangan berpilin serta peralatan rangkaian seperti router, switch dan pelayan. Dokumen ini juga menyenaraikan aksesori rangkaian seperti panel capaian dan bilik telekomunikasi.
Species diversity refers to the number and variety of species in a particular region or community. It is determined by factors like speciation, extinction, migration, immigration and emigration. Species diversity is influenced by species richness, which is the total number of species, and relative abundance, which refers to how common or rare each species is compared to others. Tropical rainforests have the highest levels of species diversity, with only 7% of the Earth's land but containing nearly 50% of all the world's species.
1. Species diversity refers to the number and variety of species in a given region. It takes into account both the number of species and how evenly abundant they are.
2. There are three main types of species: endemic, exotic, and cosmopolitan. Endemic species are restricted to a particular area while exotic species have been transported by humans.
3. Factors that affect species diversity include speciation, extinction, migration, habitat destruction, and the introduction of invasive species. Speciation occurs through geographic isolation or reductions in gene flow. Extinction can be caused by overharvesting, pollution, and habitat loss.
Accreditation in Philippines and Implementing Curriculum In ClassroomJanna Corona
This document discusses accreditation and curriculum development. It defines accreditation as a process of self-regulation that focuses on self-study, evaluation, and continuous improvement of educational quality. It is both a process of peer review to encourage high standards, and a certification granted to educational programs or institutions that meet recognized standards. The document then outlines the accreditation process and levels in the Philippines, including the roles of the Commission on Higher Education, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, and Department of Education. It concludes with suggestions for implementing curriculum in the classroom, such as undertaking action research, maintaining an organized learning environment, and fostering students' holistic health and wellness.
Welike Project Presentation Sanket on some Videos from Management InstituteSanket Dhumal
The document contains a list of topics related to personal finance and career development. Some of the topics discussed include choosing the right tax saving investment options, questions to ask before accepting a new job, what equity shares mean in terms of stock ownership, and how Facebook is providing free basic internet access to some users in India.
Transparency desk under RTI Act 2005 for Proactive disclosureSandeep Mahatme
- The document describes a "Transparency Desk" initiative implemented in SDM Gandachera, Tripura to improve transparency and proactive disclosure of information under Section 4 of the Right to Information Act.
- The Transparency Desk centrally locates information from 22 government departments in one place for public access without fees. It aims to reduce RTI applications by maximizing available information.
- Initial problems with incomplete and poor quality information from some departments were addressed through meetings. Appointing local language staff has benefited illiterate citizens. Overall the initiative seeks to strengthen democracy, accountability and trust in government.
It is a summarized document explaining the role of technology in assisting Kenyan youths in combating corruption through accountability. The presentation outlines various channels such as budget planning, community score cards and other process in which the youth can use ICT to combat this vice. The presentation also gives examples of the issues so far raised by youths on social media.
Digital Participatory Budgeting in Latin AmericaRicardo Matheus
The document studies experiences using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in participatory budgeting in Latin America. It analyzes four case studies where digital tools were incorporated: 1) Porto Alegre, Brazil monitors budget implementation online. 2) Ipatinga, Brazil allows citizens to submit budget priorities online. 3) Belo Horizonte, Brazil's experience is not described. 4) Recife, Brazil allows online voting that is added to in-person votes. While ICTs can increase participation, challenges include individual vs collective participation and whether technology truly enables social control or is just superficial. Political will is needed to ensure technology benefits democracy.
E-GOVERNMENT IN SERVICE DELIVERY AND CITIZEN’S SATISFACTION: A CASE STUDY ON ...ijmpict
The document discusses e-government initiatives in Bangladesh to improve public service delivery and citizen satisfaction. It outlines how Bangladesh established a national web portal to provide various public services online, such as land records, education, health, employment, and agriculture services. This shift from traditional to e-government model aimed to reduce time, costs and corruption while increasing accessibility, transparency and satisfaction. However, challenges remain around limited IT infrastructure and skills. The government needs to address these challenges to fully realize the benefits of e-governance.
This document discusses citizen participation in budgeting processes, specifically participatory budgeting. It covers several key points:
1) Participatory budgeting aims to involve citizens in the budgeting process to allocate resources in a more democratic way. This can foster good governance, transparency, social justice, and better-informed citizens.
2) Effective participation requires representation from all citizens, not just certain groups, and that governments genuinely consider citizens' input.
3) Case studies show how participatory budgeting has been implemented successfully in places like Porto Alegre to distribute resources more evenly and give citizens more influence.
4) Initiatives to improve transparency and accountability through citizen participation can make budget information more accessible
Multi-Stakeholders Coordination Practices in Public Services (Study on Child ...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT : This study highlights the need to actualize the multi-stakeholder coordination process in a child
civil registration service. The idea of multi-stakeholder coordination in a public service arises from taking one of
the essences of the concept of collaborative governance. This research uses a quality approach with the locus
located in Bandar Lampung City. Coordination-based public services were initiated by the Bandar Lampung
Population and Civil Registration Service as an innovation in an effort to optimize civil registration for children.
The results of this study show that coordinating public service has succeeded in having a good impact on the
ownership of population administration at the age of the child.
KEYWORDS -Public Service, Coordination, Civil Registration, Children
Accountability Initiative is holding a bar-camp on June 5-6. This bar camp would focus on accountability issues in India. This presentation is being made to facilitate ideas on what can be done in India.
Transparent Chennai (TC) aggregates, creates and disseminates data, maps and research about important civic issues in
Chennai. Its aim is to empower citizens and government officials to use this information to improve city planning and
service provision for the benefit of the city’s residents, especially the urban poor. TC’s use of mapping technology to
advocate for change is unique in Chennai and rare in India.
Strategy on Improving the Certificate Quality for Ownership of Land (Case Stu...inventionjournals
This document discusses strategies for improving the quality of land ownership certificates issued by the National Land Agency office in Ponorogo, East Java, Indonesia. It provides background on the importance of land ownership certificates and outlines some issues with the current quality of services provided. The key strategies proposed include improving procedures, transparency, participation, and accountability in line with principles of public service quality. The goal is to better meet community needs and expectations around land rights documentation.
The Akshaya project was launched in 2002 in Kerala to promote e-literacy and bridge the digital divide. It established over 2,600 centers across the state to provide both government and commercial services to citizens through a public-private partnership model. The project aims to expand its services, number of centers, and empower community entrepreneurs who operate the centers with improved infrastructure and skills training.
ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL IN OFFERING LEGAL S...AkashSharma618775
The study was focus on the employees training programs provided to enhance the offering of legal
services and employee’s appraisal system encountered in offering legal services in Kilimanjaro courts.
Questionnaires were used to collect primary data from Kilimanjaro courts. A cross-sectional survey research
design was used in this study. Data were collected from 136 employees of Kilimanjaro courts using simple
randomly sampling. Descriptive analysis was employed to analyze significance between variable. Results of the
study indicate that majority of participants agree that training have contribution in offering legal service. Results
shows that employee training have impact in offering legal services in the study area. At the same time,
respondents agree that appraisal system for staff have more contribution in the overall organizational value. It’s
concluded that employee training and appraisal system have a significant relationship with employee performance
in offering legal services. It is recommended that, more training should be done to upgrade employee in the court
system of Tanzania, but also the feedback for the appraisal should be given to staff as early as possible when the
process is over. This will help staff to make much more efforts in areas where they have not scored higher grades
for their career development.
Transparency and Accountability in Ggovernance in IndiaDr Lendy Spires
Civil society organisations (CSOs), consisting of non-state, non-political, citizen initiatives, often with a focus on the needs of specific groups among the poor (such as the Scheduled Castes), have been active in India for many years. One root for this activism can be traced to developments after the Emergency of 1974-75 when fundamental rights were suspended for a brief period. Civil society, in a spontaneous but un-coordinated reaction, stood up for the defence of fundamental rights against the Emergency and worked to overthrow the government that imposed the emergency in the elections that followed Introduction 1
A major issue that has engaged civil society attention is corruption. India ranks low on the Transparency International Index. Many believe that corruption is now deep rooted in Indian society and is the main obstacle to economic growth. There is talk of a ‘criminal-politician’ nexus; many elected representatives have been accused of serious crimes. Since then it has blossomed in many ways. 2 Over the last ten years, civil society organisations have demanded transparency—understood as timely access to reliable and relevant information—as a prerequisite to accountability in governance. Civil society has also begun to demand that its views be considered in the formulation of policies and programmes, in the implementation of programmes, and in social audit, especially of those programs meant for the poor.
Institutions to fight corruption—the Central Vigilance Commission, the Lok Ayuktas—have been set up. Civil society has made considerable gains in this area. For example, by taking recourse to the courts and winning its case, civil society has now made it mandatory for anyone standing for election to declare their assets and disclose if any criminal cases are pending against them. It is a big step forward, but there is still much to be done in the area of electoral reforms.
Transparency and Accountability in Governance in IndiaDr Lendy Spires
This document provides background information on the evolution of civil society organizations (CSOs) in India over the past few decades. It notes that CSOs have grown from confronting the government in the 1970s to now engaging more with government and demanding transparency and accountability. The document outlines several examples of CSOs working on issues like the right to information, budget analysis, and monitoring government programs. It also discusses how CSOs have increasingly worked together in networks and influenced policies at various levels of government.
This document discusses corruption in India, including what it is, common forms of corruption, reasons it occurs, and effects on people, society, and the economy. It then proposes solutions to reduce corruption like increasing transparency, making government processes digital, improving access to information for citizens, and creating a mobile app called "JANA AAYUDHA" to track government budgets and schemes, rate officials' performance, and enable online complaints. The goal is to establish accountability and engage the public to curb corruption across different levels of government in India.
Determining the Different E-Services Required By the Pakistani CitizensIOSR Journals
This document summarizes a study conducted to determine the different e-services required by citizens in Pakistan. The study found that the top priorities for e-services included:
1. E-education facilities like online courses and access to university information.
2. Online registration of citizens at district and local levels integrated with personal information.
3. Online payment and deduction of taxes.
4. Access to higher government officials and authorities through complaint systems.
5. E-health facilities like online doctor appointments and medical information.
6. Online police complaint services and access to case information.
7. Online training for government employees on IT and internet services.
Important Political Accountability and Citizen Building effort of IDEG GHANAAmos Anyimadu
Operation of the Institute of Democratic Governance, Ghana. www.ideg.org https://www.facebook.com/IDEGGhana https://twitter.com/IDEGGhana
Led by Commonwelath Eminent Person Dr. Emmanuel Akwetey.
Important Political Accountability and Citizen Building effort of IDEG GHANAIDEGGhana
Operation of the Institute of Democratic Governance, Ghana. www.ideg.org https://www.facebook.com/IDEGGhana https://twitter.com/IDEGGhana
Led by Commonwelath Eminent Person Dr. Emmanuel Akwetey.
The document discusses political reforms needed in India to address issues like overpopulation, illiteracy, unemployment, corruption, and crime. It proposes electoral reforms such as conducting elections under presidential rule, implementing biometric voting, and screening candidates based on knowledge of the constitution. The key challenges to implementing these reforms are risks to officials, contradictions that may arise, and the large scale effort required.
The Right to Information Act (RTI) was enacted in 2005 to provide citizens access to information held by public authorities and promote transparency. It defines public authorities broadly and mandates that requests be answered within 30 days. Citizens can request information in the form of documents, reports, contracts, and more. The RTI has been very effective in uncovering corruption, though some information like national security and cabinet papers is exempt. It has faced challenges due to attacks on activists exposing wrongdoing. While very impactful, its potential remains underutilized, especially by the media.
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