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What is trust, why does it matter for development, and how do we measure it?

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8 Tips for Implementing a Beneficial Ownership Register

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Greening the Public Estate in the UK

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From The Domesday Book to Cloud-based Public Asset Management

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Power of global data and analytics in strengthening the accountability and performance of public procurement

Four ways corporations can contribute to their communities, the planet, and sustainable investment opportunities

Four ways corporations can contribute to their communities, the planet, and sustainable investment opportunities

The Public Sector Accountability Survey, a data-driven assessment, captures experiences and perspectives of public servants.

How a survey can inform the design of integrity policies for the public sector

Artificial Intelligence for better governance

How is the World Bank using AI and Machine Learning for Better Governance?

From Rhetoric to Action: Empowering Women Through Gender-Responsive Budgeting

From Rhetoric to Action: Empowering Women Through Gender-Responsive Budgeting

Five Tips to Maximize the Impact of Assets and Liabilities on Public Financial Management

Five Tips to Maximize the Impact of Assets and Liabilities on Public Financial Management

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Refining Indonesia’s Transfer Mechanism by Using Fiscal Capacity Estimation

Rebuilding a road after eruption of Mount Merapi. Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Budgeting for Resilience: A Blueprint for Incorporating Disaster Risk into Governments’ Budgets

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Government Balance Sheets for better management of assets and liabilities

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From Lockdown to Traction: Building Evidence to Support Philippine Procurement Reforms

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A tale of two systems: why trust matters for people-centered justice in Liberia

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From Rhetoric to Action: Empowering Women Through Gender-Responsive Budgeting

From Rhetoric to Action: Empowering Women Through Gender-Responsive Budgeting

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People participation is a must in climate programs

January 05, 2023

An ebola survivor, Sierra Leone

Tackling corruption is our collective responsibility

December 09, 2021

Women, governance

Do well governed countries protect the rights of women?

July 21, 2022

Good Governance Can Speed Up Post-COVID Economic Recoveries

Good governance can speed up post-COVID economic recoveries

October 06, 2022

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Videoblog: Parliaments around the world are grappling with how to respond to citizens' expectations and demands. Technology and transparency are critical to make a change

June 30, 2022

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ProACT: Using data to strengthen the efficiency and integrity of public procurement

February 03, 2023

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Why central planning and finance agencies are well placed to respond to climate change

September 14, 2022

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Bridging the gender gaps in GovTech

March 07, 2023

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Two decades of the UNCAC: Forging a united front against corruption

December 06, 2023

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The role of ethical leadership in curbing corruption

June 12, 2023

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Five green digital solutions to reduce GovTech energy consumption

June 02, 2023

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Women's economic empowerment through public procurement—A solution multiplier

May 30, 2023

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How is the World Bank using AI and Machine Learning for Better Governance?

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Refining Indonesia’s Transfer Mechanism by Using Fiscal Capacity Estimation

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