fostering transparency and accountability in the management of public affairs.

The objective of the proposed arrangements is strengthened management and accountability.

Review of governance structures and the format of accountability reports

A system of accountability and responsibility cannot be detached from the wider system of management.

2. Notes with concern the findings of the Office of Internal Oversight Services on problem areas in the functioning, administration and accountability mechanisms of the Investment Management Service

Emphasizing the need to improve the efficiency, transparency and accountability of public administration,

Australia has long been a consistent and strong voice calling for improved management and accountability of the United Nations.

Governance reforms and strengthening the effectiveness and accountability of the State is a key pillar of the NPRS.

Rich and poor countries alike share a responsibility to fight corruption and improve governance and accountability.

It promises to provide an effective strategy for the Government in ensuring transparency and accountability in the management of State resources.

The accountability framework

Good governance based on democracy, respect for human rights, sound economic management and accountability must come from within.

(iv) enhancing good governance, transparency and accountability of public institutions, including through anti corruption measures and improved fiscal management

(c) Accountability framework.

E. Accountability mechanisms

It is an issue of accountability.

In order to further improve accountability and oversight, the Secretary General had proposed that a comprehensive review of OIOS operations be undertaken.

The oversight and accountability framework of UNDP (outlined at the beginning of this section), hinges on results based management principles.

The new Office of Internal Oversight Services (IOS) will make this Organization more efficient, more effective and more accountable.

The objective is the real contribution of citizens in self rule, good governance and full accountability to the people.

Because we're stuck in a management and accountability framework where pivoting is failure is a problem.

The Public Administration Act, enacted in 2001, brought in a new management framework focused on results and increased accountability.

That was regrettable, since the immense size and complexity of the Mission made it essential to have strong leadership and clear management strategies and accountability systems in place.

Recalling their commitment to build, consolidate and strengthen democratic institutions founded on accountability, transparency, good governance and the rule of law,

The delegation of Saint Kitts and Nevis welcomes the creation of the Office of Internal Oversight Services its creation is not an end in itself, but a means to ensure that there is greater accountability within the Organization.

Enhancing oversight and accountability

Monitoring and accountability mechanisms

Governments needed to work closely with non governmental organizations and civil society to uphold the rule of law and ensure good governance, accountability and transparency.

NEPAD is anchored in the fundamental principles of African ownership, leadership and accountability, as well as good governance and the maintenance of peace and security.

Lastly and equally important, the success of conference management depends critically on clear accountability on the part of all involved.

The expert highlighted current government concerns over impunity for certain kinds of crimes that were expressed in the International Conferences of New or Restored Democracies.

The reports do not address the issue of the accountability of the agencies responsible for management of natural resources in the current context of decentralization.

As citizens and reformers alike pursue good government, the importance of well defined and well functioning institutions of governance, as well as citizens' ability to understand them and hold them accountable, has become clearer.

Young people affirm that they can assist in building democratic governance mechanisms, in order to reduce corruption and increase transparency and accountability.

The Secretariat should reflect carefully on how to improve the operation of results based management, which was inseparable from an accurate system of accountability.

Each of these diverse organizational settings has its own unique culture, functional needs, management challenges and requirements for accountability.

Achieving permanence with accountability

Likewise, accountability must be improved.

Developing police independence and accountability.

Permanence is the polar opposite of accountability.

Establish accountability and incentives

(a) The strengthening of managerial accountability

Increased authority and flexibility for the Secretary General to manage his staff and operations must go hand in hand with strengthened management practices and accountability in particular.

It highlights the importance of good governance, as well as transparent and accountable public administration, in achieving internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals.

(iv) Endorsing the package of management reforms that the Secretary General is undertaking to improve accountability, transparency and efficiency within the Secretariat