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Lives in the Balance
Improving Accountability for Public Spending in Developing Countries
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Foreign aid is being scrutinized heavily these daysby donor countries who dont want simply to give money away; in the recipient nations who need to make the most of what they have; and among major analysts and writers such as William Easterly (White Mans Burden). Lives in the Balance investigates a vital aspect of the foreign aid landscapehow to make sure money goes where it should. Poor people depend heavily on government services. Poor delivery of those services is often due to a lack of government commitment rather than a paucity of resources. Proper use of aid depends on effective governance, with accountability an essential elementgovernment responds when its activities are brought into the light. Griffin and his colleagues illustrate that case with copious examples from around the developing world.A new dynamism is needed, the authors argue, and it come from the demand-sidecitizens and civil society must advocate for improved transparency, stronger accountability, better priorities, reduced corruption, and more emphasis on helping the poor. Securing real reform will depend on not only knowledge of how the recipient government operates, but also how to work with partner entitiesthe media, the private sector, other organizations, legislatorsto raise awareness and compel change.
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Brookings Institution Press; October 2008
199 pages; ISBN 9780815701774
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199 pages; ISBN 9780815701774
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