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Elements of Strong Whistleblower Protection Strong whistleblower protection includes several elements. Comprehensive protection against retaliation—termination, demotion, harassment, or other punitive action—is essential. Whistleblowers must be protected […]

Legal Frameworks: Establishing Anti-Corruption Laws Anti-corruption requires legal frameworks that clearly define corrupt conduct and establish punishment. Bribery laws that prohibit public officials from accepting benefits […]

Community Health Centers: Making Healthcare Local The foundation of primary healthcare is community health centers—facilities in communities where people can access basic healthcare. These centers do […]

Prevention Infrastructure: Building the Foundation A prevention-focused healthcare system requires different infrastructure than a treatment-focused system. Treatment-focused systems center on hospitals and specialists. Prevention-focused systems center […]

Dedicated Project Management Units: Bringing Expertise to Bear Many African governments have created dedicated project management units tasked with delivering major infrastructure. These units attract capable […]

Introduction The Elements of Strong Infrastructure Governance Strong infrastructure governance has several key elements. Clear, transparent project selection processes ensure the right projects are chosen. Adequate […]

Introduction Why Standard Operating Procedures Matter Without SOPs, organizations depend on individual knowledge and judgment. When a new employee starts, they must learn from whoever happens […]

Introduction Why Local Government Matters Local government has unique characteristics that make it different from national government. It is closer to citizens, allowing for more responsive […]

The Foundations of Effective Tax Systems Effective tax systems share several characteristics. They have broad tax bases—meaning many people and businesses pay taxes—rather than narrow bases […]

The Difference Between Activity and Outcome Measures Many government measurement systems focus on activities—how much was spent, how many people were served, how many programs were […]

Transparency in Bidding: The Foundation of Fair Procurement Fair procurement starts with transparent bidding processes. All potential suppliers should know that a contract is available. The […]

The Components of Merit-Based Systems A true merit-based civil service system has several key characteristics. Hiring is based on demonstrated qualifications rather than political connections. Advancement […]