Responsible Government. The Essence of Public Accountability


Research Paper (postgraduate), 2015

9 Pages


Abstract or Introduction

The study stems out of the growing concern among key governance stakeholders such as citizens, civil societies, political parties, international development organizations among other actors on the need to ensure accountability of public officials and improved public service delivery. The paper employs historical method to reveal the essence and domains of the concept of public accountability. The study traces the roots of the word and provides the justification for “accountor” and “accountee” behavior and relationship. Finally, the study outlines the importance of the concept in modern day politics

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Title
Responsible Government. The Essence of Public Accountability
Author
Year
2015
Pages
9
Catalog Number
V307991
ISBN (eBook)
9783668064447
ISBN (Book)
9783668064454
File size
386 KB
Language
English
Keywords
accountability, public officials, public service, public accountability, responsible government, responsibility
Quote paper
Samuel Asamoah (Author), 2015, Responsible Government. The Essence of Public Accountability, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/307991

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