Strengthening and improving government performance by providing technical advice, strategic guidance, and support to public institutions, elected bodies, and citizens.
While well-governed institutions and a fair and just legal environment are the prerequisites for development, people are the drivers of development. We work with national and local governments to assist them in establishing the incentives and structures necessary for effective public administration and equitable civil service reform.
Alexander Kitain is a Harvard-trained public administration professional with a unique combination of skills in tax policy, tax and customs administration, tax and financial accounting, trade, economics, and public finance.
The Strengthening Democratic Governance and Accountability Project works to strengthen public accountability systems; improve planning, communication, policy reform, and implementation; and increase the participation of women and under-represented groups in Sri Lanka.
Read MoreThe Technical Assistance to Support Social Protection Reform programme works to: coordinate and monitor social protection reforms; strengthen capacity in social assistance, social insurance, social protection, and health; produce studies to improve the monitoring and evaluation of the reforms; and implement communication and visibility activities.
Read MoreThe Libya “Taqarib” project strengthens the foundation of a more unified Libyan state by empowering local governments, reinforcing community bonds, and improving people’s standard of living.
Read MoreThe Nigeria State Accountability, Transparency, and Effectiveness (State2State) Activity supports strengthened governance structures in six states.
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