Review of governance structures and the format of accountability reports

Transparency without accountability becomes meaningless and makes a mockery of good governance.

Rich and poor countries alike share a responsibility to fight corruption and improve governance and accountability.

Financial accountability is an important element in the governance of charities and includes proper bookkeeping, independent audits, full annual reports and the accountability of trustees and managers.

Vanuatu Women in Politics (VANWIP) Governance Accountability Project Annual Report 1999. In M. Koro.

The internal audit reports are a significant tool for making improvements in, among other areas, accountability and governance.

The internal audit reports are a significant tool for making improvements in, among other areas, accountability and governance.

Public participation, accountability and transparency, supported by effective institutions are crucial elements of good governance at all levels.

(iv) enhancing good governance, transparency and accountability of public institutions, including through anti corruption measures and improved fiscal management

Furthermore, development itself has been redefined, with the policy focus shifting to good governance, transparency, accountability, and human rights.

We need to accelerate capacity building in the ministries, based on the principles of good governance and public accountability.

Mr. Terzi (Turkey) said that accountability was the cornerstone of all financial reporting for the United Nations system and proper governance required control and accountability for the resources entrusted to its organizations.

Democracy provides for regular accountability by Governments to their peoples, favouring, but not necessarily guaranteeing, good governance.

Large sums of money without good governance, prudent expenditure management, transparency and accountability are unlikely to produce the desired result.

The Liberian people had begun the process of establishing democracy, accountability, good governance, respect for human rights and popular participation.

Democratization Because concepts such as civil society, decentralisation, peaceful conflict management and accountability are often used when defining the concept of good governance, the definition of good governance promotes many ideas that closely align with effective democratic governance.

Young people affirm that they can assist in building democratic governance mechanisms, in order to reduce corruption and increase transparency and accountability.

Poverty can be made history only if the bad habits of autocracy and corruption are replaced with democracy, good governance and accountability.

In line with General Assembly resolution 57 278, UNHCR has undertaken two major studies pertaining to governance structures, principles and accountability.

In line with General Assembly resolution A 57 278, UNHCR has undertaken two major studies pertaining to governance structures, principles and accountability.

(c) Enhancing good governance and transparency and the accountability of public institutions, including through systematic anti corruption measures and the monitoring of those institutions

We also believe that the principles of democratic governance, accountability and transparency should underpin the operations of the United Nations and of its agencies.

Governments needed to work closely with non governmental organizations and civil society to uphold the rule of law and ensure good governance, accountability and transparency.

NEPAD is anchored in the fundamental principles of African ownership, leadership and accountability, as well as good governance and the maintenance of peace and security.

The OCG has since made significant progress in fostering the principles of good corporate governance, with particular emphasis on the concepts of integrity and accountability.

With regard to governance and decentralization, his Government had launched local government reforms and was introducing mechanisms designed to enhance the accountability and transparency of local authorities.

And, since the onset of the crisis, the G 20 countries with France (and the United States) as driving forces have been pressing for better regulation, governance, and accountability.

At the fifty seventh session of the General Assembly, the Secretary General and the executive heads of funds and programmes had been asked to examine governance structures, principles and accountability.

Mr. Fakie (Chairman of the Board of Auditors) said that the Board remained committed to contributing to accountability and good governance in the United Nations and its funds and programmes.

Afghans are demanding a political settlement to the conflict, which is the only means to stop the violence that disrupts their lives, promote political inclusion and accountability, and enable better governance.

1.25 The Agency recognizes that its governance processes do not as yet fulfil their potential as mechanisms for information sharing, substantive policy guidance and mutual accountability of UNRWA and its stakeholders.

Encourages the Government of Djibouti, despite difficult economic and regional realities, to continue its important efforts towards the consolidation of democracy, the promotion of good governance, accountability and the eradication of poverty

19. Urges the Government of Afghanistan to continue to effectively reform the public administration sector and to ensure good governance, the rule of law and accountability at all levels, both national and local

For too long there has been international dismay at the state of governance in Africa corruption and at times a complete lack of accountability are blamed for all of Africa s ills.

In recognition of the role played by national institutions, her Government had created a National Human Rights Commission responsible for ensuring good governance as well as transparency and accountability in society.

A speaker sought clarification with regard to General Assembly resolution 57 278 20 December 2002, which requests that governance structures, principles and accountability be examined through out the United Nations system.

By contrast, the intrinsic importance of the rule of law, transparency, voice, accountability, or effective government is obvious. We might even say that good governance is development itself.

3. Encourages the Government of Djibouti, despite difficult economic and regional realities, to continue its important efforts towards the consolidation of democracy, the promotion of good governance, accountability and the eradication of poverty

This, together with my announcement to establish a Management Oversight Committee and other initiatives to strengthen integrity, accountability and oversight, provides a solid foundation for an improved internal governance framework for the Organization.

Concerning commitment 2 (Good governance at the national and international levels), various actions had been taken to promote democracy, together with the rule of law, transparency, accountability and efficiency in public institutions and practices.

Accountability and oversight

Autonomy and accountability

Accountability and transparency

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Accountability and incentives