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Government Oversight and Reform

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Government oversight is the practice of monitoring the activities and overseeing the performance or operation of government institutions with the intention of reforming and redressing any mismanagement of public funds and resources.

Related WiserEarth Portals

Global Governance
Good Governance
Institutional Accountability
Law and Policy Reform

Tags/Keywords

good governance, transparency, accountability, ombudsman, monitoring, oversight, government spending, public funds, policy, reform, abuse, corruption, government waste, awarding contracts, mismanagement, special interests, systemic abuse of power

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"It is not as if leaders do not understand the impact of the unjust political and economic systems which are promoting environmental degradation and promoting a non-sustainable development model..."

Wangari Maathai

Featured Resources

Soldiers Returning from Iraq and Afghanistan: The Long-term Costs of Providing Veterans Medical Care and Disability Benefits

Featured Organizations

Coalition for Political Accountability to Women's mission is to promote participation and influence of women in building a gender responsive political leadership and create an enabling environment that meets the social political needs of the people of Uganda.
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Public Service Accountability Monitor is an independent monitoring and research institute dedicated to strengthening democracy in South Africa.
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