P ublic A ccounts C ommittees in E astern and S outhern A frica
A Comparative Analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12805216 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Riccardo Pelizzo (0000-0001-7581-7689, Research on Poverty Alleviation, corresponding author), Abel Kinyondo (0000-0003-4071-4799, Research on Poverty Alleviation) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 77-102 |
| Publication date | 2014-02-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Politics & Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1555-5623 • E-ISSN: 1747-1346 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/polp.12062 |
| OpenAlex | W1538559448 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 6 |
This article provides the first and most comprehensive analysis of P ublic A ccounts C ommittees ( PACs ) from E astern and S outhern A frica building on the work of M c G ee, J acobs, S tapenhurst, and S taddon. By analyzing an original set of data, this article shows that PAC s in these two regions are bigger, have more staff members, and are more likely to be chaired by opposition M embers of P arliament than they have in other countries and regions. Furthermore, the data show that E astern and S outhern A frican PAC s are more active than their counterparts elsewhere. However, lack of political will and limits to the range of powers that they enjoy as well as the dearth of quality technical support from parliamentary staff significantly undermines the effectiveness of these committees and their ability to play a greater role in curbing corruption. Related Articles Jones , Kate , and Kerry Jacobs . 2009 . “.” Politics & Policy 39 (): 1023 ‐ 1046 . http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1747‐1346.2009.00209.x/abstract Pelizzo , Riccardo . 2010 . “.” Politics & Policy 38 (): 117 ‐ 137 . http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1747‐1346.2009.00231.x/abstract Pelizzo , Riccardo , Rick Staphenhurst , Vinod Sahgal , and William Woodley . 2006. “.” Politics & Policy 34 (): 774 ‐ 793 . http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1747‐1346.2006.00040.x/abstract Related Media African Videos . 2013 . “.” http://www.africanvid.com/uganda/frustrated‐parliamentary‐public‐accounts‐committee‐gives‐up‐on‐interrogating‐geoffrey‐kazinda/ Mokone , Thabo . 2012 . “.” Sowetan Live . http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2012/06/14/presidency‐grilled‐for‐over‐spending
Art · Humanities · Opposition (politics · Political science · Politics · Fiscal Policies and Political Economy · Law · Local Government Finance and Decentralization · South African History and Culture
| Unique citing works | 6 |
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| Citations per year | 0.86 |
| Citation span | 2019 - 2025 (7) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |