Public sector governance and institutionalisation

These interventions work with public institutions at all levels (national, subnational and local), including both core government bodies and public service institutions. They aim to build capacities and processes to strengthen governance, including through improving the accountability, transparency, responsiveness, efficiency, and equity of access to government and public services. Whilst public services, e.g. health and education, are usually thought of as being provided by the government, they may also be provided by non-governmental organisations, though this is usually envisioned as an intermediary step whilst capacity is built in the government. These interventions also may include efforts to build linkages between civilians and State officials, to strengthen State legitimacy.