ETHIOPIA SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM II

 The overall objective of the Ethiopia Social Accountability Program (ESAP2) is to strengthen the capacities of citizen groups and government to work together in order to enhance the quality of basic public services delivered to citizens. The Program seeks to give voice to the needs and concerns of all citizens on the delivery and quality of basic public services in the areas of education, health, water and sanitation, agriculture and rural roads.
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WHAT IS SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY?

Social accountability is about affirming and making operational the direct accountability relationship between citizens and the state for a mutually agreed objective; for instance, improved service delivery. It involves citizens/communities working together, to ensure that government and service providers are managing public funds effectively and transparently. It is a constructive dialogue, which brings ordinary citizens, CSOs, local government institutions and public service providers towards a common vision of effective service delivery and improved accountability.