Delivery Associates has been established to improve the effectiveness and accountability of government worldwide; that is the capacity of governments to deliver, and to be seen to deliver, benefits that benefit citizens without overburdening them with taxes. We believe this is one of the most important moral purposes of our time. Where government fails totally the consequences are devastating; where government performs poorly the lives of citizens are held back and cynicism about accountable government becomes rife; and even where government is simply suboptimal, resources are wasted and as a result development is impeded. By contrast where government is good and accountable, economic growth is enhanced, society is strengthened and citizens are enabled to lead more fulfilled lives.