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Blog: croaking cassandra
On Saturday dozens of candidates for the governing Labour Party stood for election to Parliament. The aim was to form (at least a big part of) the next government. They didn’t succeed. People will debate for decades precisely what motivated the public as a whole to vote as we did, but having governed for the … Continue reading Accountability
Blog: Verfassungsblog
In Alkhatib and Others v. Greece, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has condemned Greece for yet another instance of human rights violations in border management. By underlining the importance of clear regulations and adequate evidence within border operations, the Court showed avenues to enhance the accountability framework for violations perpetrated at Europe's borders. Its decision contrasts favourably with the approach taken in the EU at large, where both legislators and national and supranational courts generally disregard the opacity in regulations governing border operations and the difficulty of collecting evidence for migrants.
Blog: Verfassungsblog
In their latest 'WHO transformation' (which began in 2017), the WHO hired at least six consulting firms, praised by the Director-General as the 'best firms in the world'. Despite their prominent role in WHO processes and reform efforts, there is a clear accountability gap in their role at WHO. Consultant engagement contributes to a trend towards informal governance and public-private collusions in an organization that looks less and less like a public authority.
Blog: Bennett Institute for Public Policy
As the process of English devolution takes place against a backdrop of financial crisis and dramatic decline in local government, Jack Newman, Sam Warner, Michael Kenny and Andy Westwood make the case for an approach to public accountability steeped in democratic engagement as a key component of the rebuilding process.
The post The accountability challenge in English devolution appeared first on Bennett Institute for Public Policy.
Blog: The Social Policy Blog
This blog is based on an article in the Journal of Social Policy by Suzan Mbatudde Skjold and Kjetil Grimastad Lundberg. Click here to access the article. As a response to persistent unemployment and marginalisation of persons with complex support needs, welfare states have intensified their policy initiatives towards people who are considered not in… Continue reading Accountability in Personalised Supported Activation Services →
Blog: croaking cassandra
Over the last few days I’ve been reading a few pieces on UK monetary policy and high inflation. The first was a speech from the Deputy Governor responsible for economics and monetary policy, Ben Broadbent (over there senior central bankers actually give serious and thoughtful speeches on things the Bank has responsibility for), and the … Continue reading Inflation, monetary policy, and accountability
Blog: Committee on Standards in Public Life
Bringing in a new IT system to modernise a seriously outdated system is never as straightforward as one hopes. But the catastrophic impact of the Horizon system at the Post Office and the subsequent handling of the problems asks major …
Blog: Völkerrechtsblog
The post International Criminal Tribunals and Domestic Accountability appeared first on Völkerrechtsblog.
Blog: Völkerrechtsblog
The post Accountability for the Crime of Aggression appeared first on Völkerrechtsblog.
Blog: American Enterprise Institute – AEI
An altered video posted to Facebook of Joe Biden raises questions about social media platforms' responsibilities and their ability to influence public perceptions of political figures.
The post Examining Manipulated Media and Platform Accountability appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Blog: American Enterprise Institute – AEI
At a time of cratering confidence in higher education and broader demands for college accountability, "The College Cost Reduction Act" provides the first substantive and comprehensive proposal in years to reform the way colleges and universities are funded and held accountable.
The post A Path Forward for Higher Education Accountability appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Blog: Reason.com
An AP survey found that most states have no mechanism to appeal denials of records requests, outside of filing a lawsuit.
Blog: Social Europe
As the movement of people across the Mediterranean has become securitised, Frontex has come to the fore—not to good effect.
Blog: Politics, Governance and Development
How do we know if our efforts to shift government are leading to more durable responsiveness or a series of one-off responses? Where does accountability fit in? A short discussion on response, responsiveness and accountability.
Blog: Cato at Liberty
A better way to achieve accountability is to migrate public services away from monopoly government provision and toward free market competition.