Governance Resources
When, why and how can improved governance have a positive impact on development?
While it is widely believed that good governance matters, the evidence is scanty as to what it matters for and which aspects matter most. Impact evaluations can play a key role in this context by providing access to rigorous evidence on how to effectively improve governance.
This Governance resource page highlights key publications, websites, networks, and tools providing useful guidance for researchers and evaluators to conduct impact evaluations and fill the evaluation gap in the sector.
Books/Reports
GSDRC (2010) 'Helpdesk Research Report: Evaluations of Voice and Accountability Instruments'
GSDRC (2010) 'Helpdesk Research Report: Performance Related Pay'
Papers
Impact Evaluations
Systematic Reviews
Survey Modules/Tool-kits
Useful Websites
USAID, Office of Democracy & Governance: Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
Rediscovering the civic and achieving better outcomes in public policy
Inside the black box: The political economy of local governments and their role in rural development
World Bank Focus Area: Evaluation of Governance and Institutional Reforms