Publications
The PSAM produces a range of publications (including papers, reports and presentations) relating to its work across southern Africa and these are available below.
As a member of the Partnership for Social Accountability Alliance the PSAM co-hosted the 3rd Regional Dialogue for Non-State Actors on the SADC RISDP 2020-2030 on 13 – 14 Sept. 2023. Here is the Summary Report of the Dialogue.
Examining Budget Credibility in South Africa’s Water and Sanitation Sector
South Africa: Budget Credibility and the SDGs
CivActs Bulletin – Issue 1 – Oct 2022
Making CDF’s work for Zambians – Part 3 – The CDF Process in Zambia
Making CDFs work for Zambians – Part 2 – the Legislative Framework
Making CDF’s work for Zambians – Part 1
Peoples-Guide-to-the-Adjusted-Budget-2021.pdf
Social Accountability during COVID-19
Peoples Guide to the Adjusted Budget of South Africa 2018-19
Beyond Watchdog Journalism: Media and Social Accountability – Research Report
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The PSAM were lead researchers for the 2017 Open Budget Survey (OBS) of South Africa. Click HERE to access the survey findings.
Access to Information Shadow Report for 2017
Coalition formation, Beliefs and Role in the public policy process: Eastern Cape Health Crisis Action Coalition (ECHCAC) Case Study Report
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Social Learning as MEL Framework for PSAM approach
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Access to Information Network Shadow Report for 2016
The PSAM were lead researchers for the 2015 Open Budget Survey (OBS) of South Africa. Click HERE to access the complete questionairre, while the country summary can be found HERE.
Progress in implementation of the prohibition on disturbing natural forest on privately owned land in the Eastern Cape
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PSAM Education Researcher Zukiswa Kota’s presentation to the Standing Committee on Appropriations in Cape Town, 11 Nov 2015
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PSAM and Equal Education presentation to EC Portfolio Committee on Finance and Provincial Expenditure, 19 Nov 2015
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PSAM and Equal Education Submission to EC Portfolio Committee on Finance and Provincial Expenditure, 18 Nov 2015
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PSAM’s Education Researcher Zukiswa Kota prepared a case study which appeared in SPII’s ‘Right to Food in South Africa’ publication
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Expenditure Tracking Report on Infastructure spending in the EC Dept of Education, Nov 2015
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Brief case study on the School Nutrition Programme, Oct 2015
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Local government at the heart of poor service delivery
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PSAM submission to the SA Human Rights Commission on PAIA
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PSAM submission to the SA Human Rights Commission on PAIA
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Strategic Plan Evaluation of the Makana Intervention Plan (MIP) 2014/2015
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A Study of PSAM’s Approach to Social Accountability in Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia
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PAIA Civil Society Network Shadow Report for 2014
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PAIA Civil Society Network Shadow Report 2014 – Infographic
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Strengthening civil society initiatives with an emphasis on organisational learning – conference report
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PSAM submission to the DPSA regarding the Public Administration Management Bill
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Interrogating Social Accountability in Tanzania
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The Crisis of Public Health Care in the Eastern Cape
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PSAM presentation to Quality Healthcare workshop of the Eastern Cape Planning Commission
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Submission by the Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM) to the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Finance at the public hearing on the Division of Revenue of Bill 2013/14 and Provincial Budget
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PSAM Submission on the draft National Estuarine Management Protocol
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The PSAM has commented on the Draft Integrated Coastal Management Bill
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Legal issues arising from application of herbicide to
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Informal Settlements and the law – lessons learned from the KZN and the courts
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PSAM comment on proposed Local Government Code and Procedures for Senior Managers
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PSAM submission on the Socio-Economic Impact Assessment iro the EIA relating to the Pebble-Bed Modular Reactor Demonstration Plant
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What can civil society do to monitor the implementation of anti-corruption strategies?
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Staff Shortages, Incapacity and the Excessive Use of Consultants by the Eastern Cape Government – 20 Oct 2005
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Staff Shortages, Incapacity and the Excessive Use of Consultants by the Eastern Cape Government – 20 Oct 2005
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Staff Shortages, Incapacity and the Excessive Use of Consultants by the Eastern Cape Government – 20 Oct 2005
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Governance, Accountability and Poverty Alleviation in South Africa
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Beneficiary perceptions of the quality of service provision by the South African Social Security Agency at five Eastern Cape social grants pay-points – 24 October 2007
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The challenge of delivering quality housing in the Eastern Cape – A Case Study into government-subsidised housing at the Ngqushwa Local Municipality – 24 October 2007
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A study into the delivery of the School Nutrition Programme (SNP) in selected schools and districts in the Eastern Cape
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An investigation into the 2007-08 Antiretroviral Treatment Programme of the Eastern Cape Department of Health: A case study of the Midland Hospital ARV Clinic
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Submission to the Commission of Inquiry into the Finances of the Eastern Cape Provincial Administration – 16 February 2006
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Submission to the Commission of Inquiry into the Finances of the Eastern Cape Provincial Administration – 16 February 2006
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Submission to the Commission of Inquiry into the Finances of the Eastern Cape Provincial Administration – 16 February 2006
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Submission to the Commission of Inquiry into the Finances of the Eastern Cape Provincial Administration – 16 February 2006
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Classroom Crisis: The State of School Infrastructure in the Eastern Cape – 5 December 2005
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The Excessive Use of Consultants by the Eastern Cape Provincial Government – 20 October 2005
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The Crisis of Public Health Care in the Eastern Cape: The Post-Apartheid Challenges of Oversight and Accountability – 3 July 2004
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Input to Finance Standing Committee on 2004/05 Budget Allocations and Strategic Plans for Eastern Cape Departments of Health, Social Development, Education, and Housing
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An evaluation of the Eastern Cape Department of Health HIV/Aids Business Plan for 2003/04.
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Litigation and the Crisis in the Administration of Social Grants in the Eastern Cape – 27 October 2005
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The Outsourcing of Social Security Grants in the Eastern Cape: Service Delivery Challenges and the Problem of Accountability – 31 January 2005
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