Resources

Supporting access to information is one of the cornerstones of TAP’s work.

 
Schoolboys in AfghanistanTAP works with researchers, practitioners, and independent monitoring organizations worldwide to compile existing tools and develop new resources and research with the goal of providing support to individuals and organizations interested in analyzing social sector public spending and advocating for better development outcomes for traditionally marginalized groups.
 
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Latest Resources

Public Expenditure Analysis and Service Delivery Assessment of Primary Schools in Pakistan

Pakistan has expressed its commitment for achieving the Education for All (EFA) goals, yet according to a report from the Asian Development Bank, Pakistan’s Net Enrollment Rate, adult literacy rate, and the EFA Development Index are the lowest in the region. This poor performance is largely attributed to incoherent planning: poor education management and insufficient budgetary allocations and spending at all tiers of government.

An Evaluation of the School Nutrition Programe in Eastern Cape, South Africa

The School Nutrition Programme (SNP) in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa has been plagued with service delivery problems since its inception in 1996. These problems have ranged from gross mismanagement to corruption, and resulted in the program collapsing in 2006, to be formally re-launched in July 2008.

Teacher Absenteeism in Nigerian Public Schools

Given the limited body of evidence on the causes and implications of teacher absenteeism in Nigeria, in this study the Independent Advocacy Project (IAP) aims to improve educational standards in Nigeria and provide a clear understanding of the phenomenon of teacher absenteeism.

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Resource News

Upcoming PETS Resource

As part of its new grant window on public expenditure tracking and absenteeism studies, TAP is producing a guide based on lessons learned, challenges faced, and strategies developed by former grantees. Following a six-step process from Developing a Topic to Undertaking Evidence-Based Advocacy, we will carefully outline the activities that PETS can involve and stories from practitioners who have been involved in "Learning by Doing" PETS exercises in the past. Expected Summer 2009.

"How to Improve Governance"

Cover of BookIn the newest book published as part of the Transparency and Accountability Program, David de Ferranti, Justin Jacinto, Anthony Ody, and Graeme Ramshaw highlight the need for an analytical framework to utilize in reforms for improving governance. The book emphasizes the need for a country-specific approach that considers not only governance, but also the current state of transparency, accountability, and corruption.