By integrating their poverty reduction strategies (PRSs), national budgets, and the corresponding reporting processes, low-income countries can strengthen domestic accountability and the implementation of pro-poor policies. Minding the gaps, based on nine low-income-country case studies and a review of relevant experience in four higher-income countries, offers practical insights for donors and…
Monitoring and evaluation systems are powerful tools for improving the performance of institutions. When designed appropriately with a positive scope, they generate feedback for improvement, they can become a strategic input for enhancing effectiveness, and they can provide incentives and recognition for success.