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Performance Evaluation Framework for PPP road construction projects in developing countries
The public–private partnership (PPP) mechanism is often proposed as a means of delivering public services, particularly complex construction projects, in developing countries. This study, published in September 2022, developed a performance framework to evaluate the application of PPP projects based on 10 key performance indicators and 41 performance measures. The framework was reviewed by experts…
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Getting the PFM basics right (A study of PEFA scores awarded over the 2016 and 2011 Frameworks)
By David Fellows and John Leonardo Introduction The Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) programme provides a framework for assessing and reporting the strengths and weaknesses of public financial management (PFM). The current 2016 Framework refines the previous 2011 Framework and is structured under a hierarchy of 6 Pillars, 31 Indicators (PIs) and 94 Dimensions.…
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Coherent Policy, Planning, and Performance for Delivering the SDGs
Posted by David Fellows[1] This is an extraordinarily important time for coherent policy, planning, and performance – the “3 Ps” – for delivering the SDGs and other core public policy objectives. The SDGs present an extensive range of essential service improvements that are applicable across the world. The threat posed by climate change has become…
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Videos addressing good public financial management
We have commenced the publishing of videos about aspects of our work associated with supporting good public financial management. We list below the videos available to-date: Small island developing states need improvements in their digital communication infrastructure to help them recover from COVID-19. We have set out four collaboration approaches for SIDS and their stakeholders to consider actioning in…
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Book Review –“ Public Finance and Economic Growth in Developing Countries”
Review by David Fellows of: ‘Public Finance and Economic Growth in Developing Countries: Lessons from Ethiopia’s reforms’ by Stephen B Peterson PhD, Professor of Public Finance, Melbourne School of Government, Published by Routledge This is a remarkable book. It has the ring of coruscating honesty which is unique in my experience of case-based literature that…
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Postscript to Combating corruption and public financial management
A brief comment The 12 May 2016 London Anti-Corruption summit communique available here sets out an extensive list of proposals and recommendations for addressing international corruption. The proposed actions for addressing corruption in the public sector include many of the recommended actions set out in our “Corruption and public financial management” presentation and our “International Development…
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Combating corruption and public financial management
Introduction Corruption has a highly damaging effect on many developing countries. In this presentation, we define corruption, provide examples of public sector corruption and examine its effects (and the costs). We look at the relationship between public financial management (PFM) and corruption and present actions to combat corruption. We also discuss the role of development…
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International Development and the Challenge of Public Sector Corruption
By David Fellows, John Leonardo and Cornelia Körtl[1] Revelations in the Panama Papers released earlier this month have focused international attention on the hidden financial structures that facilitate the transfer of assets obtained through both legal and criminal means to offshore tax havens. In a recent report, the research organization Global Financial Integrity suggests that…
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Human Development Report 2015
Read UNDP’s Human Development Report 2015 The report discusses how work can assist improvements in human development. The contents will interest a wide range of stakeholder groups. The report can be accessed here: Human Development Report 2015.