Strategy, accompaniment, impact and learning for advancing systems change for rights/governance. Formerly @OpenBudgets @TAInitiative USAID. Tweets are my own.
Washington, DC
Joined June 2013
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New IDS Event!
'Disentangling government responses – How do we know when accountability work is gaining traction?' with @jonathanfox707, @Halloran_B, Ima Akpan and Salbiyah Chair: Rosie McGee
23 April 2024, 13:00-14.30. Online and in-Person.
Register👉zoom.pulse.ly/omzcw4wwba
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next Thurs. April 23 - don't miss this online & in-person seminar reflecting on how we know when accountability work is changing governance - with @jonathanfox707, @Halloran_B, Ima Akpan & Salbiyah Chair: Rosie McGee 23 April 2024, 13:00-14.30. Register👉zoom.pulse.ly/omzcw4wwba
Looking forward to this discussion of understanding and navigating change towards responsiveness and accountability! @OpenBudgets @opengovpart @AccountLab @GovActionHub @duncan_edw @exseacatwoman
New IDS Event!
'Disentangling government responses – How do we know when accountability work is gaining traction?' with @jonathanfox707, @Halloran_B, Ima Akpan and Salbiyah Chair: Rosie McGee
23 April 2024, 13:00-14.30. Online and in-Person.
Register👉zoom.pulse.ly/omzcw4wwba
ALT Webinar advertisement featuring five speakers, discussing 'Disentangling government responses' on 23rd April 2024 from 13:00 to 14:30 UK time, with a call to action to register now.
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A new framework for interpreting the reactions of government service providers to advocacy for public accountability, based on @OpenBudgets SPARK program. @jonathanfox707, @Halloran_B, Alta Fölscher & Rosie McGee bit.ly/48Aj9Q2
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Fantastic and much needed work on government responsiveness - with valid insights for scholars and practitioners on #demopart #civictech and #opengov
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Really useful piece in unpacking different forms of government response to civil society advocacy to improve public service delivery. Draws on insights & conversations with practitioners as to what might be one off responses or indications of deeper shifts in #power & #governance
New Working Paper! Advocacy for public accountability produces reactions from government service providers. But it’s not always clear what they mean. @jonathanfox707, @Halloran_B, Alta Fölscher & Rosie McGee offer a framework to interpret reactions. bit.ly/48Aj9Q2
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@AcctResearchCtr Paper!
Advocacy for public accountability produces reactions from government service providers, but it’s not always clear what they mean.
@jonathanfox707 @Halloran_B Alta Fölscher & Rosie McGee offer a framework to interpret responses. bit.pulse.ly/4n0vddbjyq
What does it take to understand and shift government responsiveness and accountability? What does this look like for public resource and service systems? New paper offers insights and ideas to inform strategy, monitoring, and learning. accountabilityresearch.org/p…
Brendan Halloran retweeted
New Working Paper! Advocacy for public accountability produces reactions from government service providers. But it’s not always clear what they mean. @jonathanfox707, @Halloran_B, Alta Fölscher & Rosie McGee offer a framework to interpret reactions. bit.ly/48Aj9Q2
As have many others, I have been enriched by several important collaborations with @GlobalIntegrity over the past decade. Just to pick one, a research effort on OGP and local reform that has strong echoes in current @opengovpart strategy: globalintegrity.org/wp-conte…
Thanks team GI!
🌍 Important Update from @GlobalIntegrity: 🌟
With gratitude and sadness, after 18 years of fighting #corruption, GI is closing.
We thank our partners for their support. Our legacy lives on through you. Join us in preserving our #impact.
More here: gint.info/GI-closure
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New Accountability Keywords blog!
@AdrianGurzaLava of @usponline traces how the meaning of social control in Brazil has evolved alongside changes in the theory and practice of participation. bit.ly/3tzQ0F8
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Systems change is not a one-time endeavour but a continuous process, necessitating ongoing reflection, adaptation, and collaboration to drive lasting and positive change.
We've been at the forefront of promoting a systemic approach to societal transformation for many years. Yet, the concept of systems change often remains complex.
In this article, we explore what #systemschange is and share 5 approaches for impact: hubs.li/Q024svDG0
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How can governance based on collaboration between public servants, citizens & CSOs work in practice? @jonathanfox707's contribution to @UNDESA's new World Public Sector Report 2023 spotlights institutionally resilient oversight reforms in four countries bit.ly/3PKNza2
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3 new publications released this month!
A guide to multi-level monitoring w/ @MultiplyEdPH, @CYAN_pilipinas
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A chapter in the book ‘Does Democracy Have a Future’
onlineshop.unimas.my/index.p…
A TPA Now! Paper on Sin Tax fiscal reform
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Budget and service delivery systems are often stuck at a low level of effectiveness, responsiveness and accountability. What are the underlying causes? Some thoughts connected to our ongoing strategy process at the International Budget Partnership politicsgovernancedevelopmen…
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Starting on October 1st, the Government of Kenya and @blairglencorse will be the next Co-Chairs of the OGP Steering Committee, succeeding the Government of Estonia and @CruzAnabel. Their mandate will run for one year and end in October 2024.
IBP is working on our next strategy. Here are some initial thoughts on why the system for budgets and services is often stuck: Power, Ideology, Complexity (and our failure to grapple with these) politicsgovernancedevelopmen…
Comments welcome!
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New blog! @jonathanfox707 & @rachsullrobin discuss research on 19 cases of reforms that led to power shifts in favor of marginalized people, & offer six propositions for funders & allies working to support national reformers & enable change
macfound.org/press/perspecti…
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#ArunaRoy & I write, to strongly respond to the mischevious use of Freebie & "Revdi" terminology; and support the much needed & significant breakthrough of "Employment Guarantees" & "Social Security Pension" Rights in Rajasthan. Where do you stand? indianexpress.com/article/op…..
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¿Cuáles son los grandes desafíos que enfrenta la sociedad civil en #LatAm?
De acuerdo a nuestro sondeo a líderes de 37 ONGs de 11 países de la región, estos son los 3 temas donde necesitan más apoyo 👇
Lee más sobre los resultados aquí 👉bit.ly/desafiossociedadcivil
Abrimos hilo 🧵
