Political Parties as Cornerstones of Democratic Development
Posted on:February 25 2010 | Author:megha
Ford Foundation fellow, Mr. L. C. Jain had conducted research into India's democratic development and the crucial role political parties have played in it.A Paradox of India's North-South Divide
Posted on:February 11 2010 | Author:megha
Public Eye - October 2009
Posted on:November 20 2009 | Author:megha
The new issue of PAC's Public Eye is now out. Please read through it to keep updated with the Centre's activities!CRC of Bangalore's Maternity Homes 2000
Posted on:November 06 2009 | Author:megha
Bangalore Mahanagara Palike’s (BMP) maternity homes represent the only decentralised set of health facilities in Bangalore that are accessed by relatively low-income women and children. A network of outreach centres has now been created through IPP 8 to expand and further strengthen the services of the maternity homes. While this expansion and upgradation of the health facilities for the poor needs to be applauded, it is important that careful thought is given to their proper utilisation, maintenance and effectiveness. This comparative study on Maternity Homes, Urban Family Welfare Centres and IPP Health Centres, discusses the system’s maladies, concerns about the future of these facilities and presents some thoughts on how to address them.National Review of Implementation of Citizen's Charters
Posted on:October 22 2009 | Author:megha
In 1997, the Government of India launched the ambitious “Citizen’s Charter” initiative both in central and state government departments in an effort to make public service providers more open and accountable. This study tracks the progress and efectiveness of this reform over the past decade. The study assessed nearly 760 charters from across the country, followed by interviews with more than 1,100 end-users and over 320 officials from diverse departments. The distribution of Citizen’s Charters by state and sector, design and content of the charters, access to and awareness about the charters, modalities of implementation, and impact on service delivery are analyzed in terms of both strengths and weaknesses. The study also highlights the implications for policy in order to take this reform forward.Local Governance Innovations in China
Posted on:October 21 2009 | Author:megha
Suo Moto Disclosure presentation
Posted on:October 21 2009 | Author:megha
PAC Annual Report 2008-09
Posted on:October 08 2009 | Author:megha
PAC Capability Statement
Posted on:October 07 2009 | Author:megha
The document gives a brief but comprehensive synopsis of PAC's expertise and capabilities developed, and experience gained, since the organisation's inception in 1994.Press Release: Citizen Monitoring of Rural Roads reveals Quality Problems
Posted on:September 30 2009 | Author:megha