When a Government’s “Eyes and Ears” Improve Public Services

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Voices of Open Government

Hueman Group Media

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How do we do government differently? Listen to conversations with leaders who break the mold — from anti-corruption advocates to social justice champions, and public servants who fight for transparency, inclusion, participation, and accountability in government. Join host Stephanie Bluma as she shares insights on what governments and civil society from different regions of the world can learn from each other — and how we can renew our societies. This podcast is a production of Open Government Partnership and Hueman Group Media.

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When a Government’s “Eyes and Ears” Improve Public Services

Voices of Open Government

37 minutes 48 seconds

4 years ago

When a Government’s “Eyes and Ears” Improve Public Services

How do we ensure that public funds are spent efficiently and not mismanaged? In the State of Kaduna, Nigeria, the Department of Monitoring and Evaluation in the Planning and Budget Commission and Follow Taxes are working on a citizen-led budget monitoring initiative designed to track state-funded projects. The Kaduna Citizen Feedback App, housed under the Eyes and Ears project, has empowered citizens to become the eyes and ears of the government to oversee public spending.

In this episode, we learn about how we can inspire local governments to be more innovative in delivering public services and why incentivizing citizens to collaborate is critical.

Guest: Saied Tafida, Co-Founder of Follow Taxes
Co-host: Aidan Eyakuze, Executive Director of Twaweza

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