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Instrumentalities for the Effectiveness of Measures of Public Accountability in Africa

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The effectiveness of the various measures put in place by government for the promotion of public accountability in Africa using Nigeria as a case study was examined using a 12-item questionnaire. The aim was to find the importance of these measures in the promotion of public accountability in Nigeria. A total of 240 respondents, comprising 140 males (65.6%) and 100 females (34.4%), answered the questionnaire. The mean age of the respondents was 24.89 years. The result disclosed that these measures were partially implemented in the discharge of duties and this led to the achievement of very limited successes. The chi-square was also used to test the relationship between implementation of these measures and effectiveness of public accountability. The result revealed a significant relationship. Suggestions were therefore made on how to improve the use of these measures which included recognition of the importance of these measures, adequate monitoring, removal of the immunity clause, strict adherence to sanctions irrespective of whoever is involved, and compulsory accountability by leaders.

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  • Agu Sylvia U, 2016. "Instrumentalities for the Effectiveness of Measures of Public Accountability in Africa," SAGE Open, , vol. 6(2), pages 21582440156, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:6:y:2016:i:2:p:2158244015627189
    DOI: 10.1177/2158244015627189
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