Social Accountability

A Quick Guide to Public Financial Management in Myanmar

Key terms in social accountability and PFM Social Accountability: An approach that involves citizens and civil society directly or indirectly exacting accountability from governments and institutions. Social accountability can be understood as having two sides. One is the process of public and...

CSO respresentative is discussing his concern during the public hearing forum. Photo by: Oxfam in Myanmar

Public forums in Ayeyarwaddy Delta achieve democratic change: reclaiming confiscated land, and free maternity care

Author: Thiha Ko Ko, Programme Manager Local Governance, Oxfam in Myanmar Confiscated land is returned to farmers when Minister acknowledges their rights at public forum In Myanmar, land is a defining issue, especially for the 70% of the population who live and work in rural areas. For small-scale...