Publication: Tools for Development : Public Sector Governance Reform
Date
2004-05
ISSN
Published
2004-05
Author(s)
Wilhelm, Vera A.
Kushnarova, Inna
Abstract
This CE Brief proposes the Public Sector
Governance Reform Cycle framework to help Bank staff and
clients identify tools and techniques to assess and
strengthen capacity in the public sector. A number of
lessons and challenges have emerged: Tools relying on large
sets of microdata benefit from both quantitative and
qualitative data. Highly aggregated data are useful for
cross-country comparisons and awareness raising, while
design of sector-specific reform programs requires specific
and disaggregated data. Employing a wide range of data
sources and tools and triangulating results can greatly
enhance reform programs, whereas quality control will
enhance credibility of results. The degree of impact on
policy debate and capacity building depends on client
demand, openness, participation, and transparency. It is
important to move beyond governance diagnostics to implement
reforms and measure progress against poverty reduction targets.
Citation
“Wilhelm, Vera A.; Kushnarova, Inna. 2004. Tools for Development : Public Sector Governance Reform. Capacity Enhancement Briefs; No. 7. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/ac9e92e5-e023-5f04-92ca-27e3ccd56c74 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”