Social Protection: Governance: Trust Traditions Work Well in a Modern World: PASGR Policy Brief 3

Informal systems based on mutual trust often achieve equal or more effective governance than highly regulated operations

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2014
Country:
Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Social Change
Authors:
Partnership for African Social and Governance Research

Abstract

Independent studies of non-State social protection services in 6 African countries unanimously conclude that informal systems based on mutual trust often achieve equal or more effective governance than highly regulated operations. The research concludes that Policy should focus on improving informal governance mechanisms built on mutual help, and “trust” the people to identify and use the benefits wisely – accountably, transparently, responsively, democratically and effectively.

Citation

Partnership for African Social and Governance Research. Social Protection: Governance: Trust Traditions Work Well in a Modern World. PASGR Policy Brief 3. (2014) 1 pp.

Social Protection: Governance. PASGR Policy Brief 3

Published 1 January 2014
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