Transparency and performance

This report discusses the evidence on impact from greater donor transparency, especially on accountability

From:
Department for International Development
Published
10 April 2017
Document Type:
Lessons Learned
Theme:
Governance and Conflict
Authors:
Mills, L

Abstract

Question for this helpdesk report:

  • What effects, if any, does greater organisational transparency produce on, for example, performance, commercial outcomes? What knowledge gaps exist for future research?

This report presents and discusses the evidence on impact from greater donor transparency, particularly in terms of accountability. In this report we distinguish between 2 types of aid information: information collected and disseminated by donor agencies about the results of their activities (looking closer at results based management), and information open to the public about aid flows (what normally goes under the definition of aid transparency).

Citation

Mills, L. (2017). Transparency and performance. K4D Helpdesk Report. Brighton, UK: Institute of Development Studies.

Transparency and performance

Published 10 April 2017
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