Transparency and Accountability Program

TAP's mission is to increase the capacity of civil society organizations to reduce corruption and better hold government accountable for efficiency in social sector public spending

The Power of Signs

sign in front of district office in Machakos district, KenyaPictured: a sign from Machakos District in Kenya advertising all of the recipients of the secondary education bursary scheme in the district, including the names of students and the amount received. 

Although researchers have found mixed evidence regarding the effectiveness of information in reducing local corruption, it is still comforting to see that an office (with no electricity or computers) at least makes this information public for anyone interested.

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