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Research Associate

Location: New Delhi with travel Status: Full-time Deadline: 25 June 2019 About Accountability Initiative We are a research group which works on strengthening transparency and accountability in governance.  We identify and analyse the reasons that work against efficient public services delivery in India. We provide evidence to policymakers, development practitioners, academics, the media and the … Continue reading "Research Associate"

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Brokering Public Service Delivery in Delhi

Informal mediation peopled by brokers, touts, middlemen has over the years embedded itself within public service delivery. Even as they are not within the government system, brokers have come to play an important role, and have reshaped it. The Municipality of Delhi is no exception. Who are these people, and how do broker practices impact … Continue reading "Brokering Public Service Delivery in Delhi"

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Accountability Initiative in 2018

The year 2018 witnessed several milestones for us. Among them was the 10th year of Accountability Initiative and a change of leadership from Yamini Aiyar to Avani Kapur. Through our research, we continued to deepen understanding of key sectors, engaged the public and built the understanding of existing and future administrators. At AI, we see … Continue reading "Accountability Initiative in 2018"

Know Your Scheme: Swachh Bharat Mission in Rajasthan

With the Swachh Bharat Mission drawing to a close in 2019, this Accountability Initiative study unpacks its implementation in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The infographic shows activities that are involved in the implementation of SBM Gramin.

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Understand Gram Panchayat Financing

The West Begal PAISA tool aimed to understand if Gram Panchayat get their due funds, how much, and where it is spent.