Good governance includes the capability of citizens to hold the government accountable for its actions and inaction. Monitoring the collection and use of public funds is key to influencing the priorities and policies of government and curtailing corruption. Revenues generated from natural resource extraction, collection of customs duties and other taxes, and public procurement awards are all areas particularly susceptible to exploitation by government officials seeking personal enrichment or seeking to line political party coffers. Transparency, access to information and domestic and international public pressure represent part of the available international toolkit for promoting accountability.

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