A world without CAA?
Author: Localis & IDeA |
This roundtable focussed on the merits of the current assessment regime and how we can strengthen local accountability. This discussion forms part of a larger project looking into increasing the influence of citizens in local decision making in local politics and improving the accountability of local authorities.
THEMES
– What are the successes and challenges with the current performance and assessment regime?
– Have community empowerment initiatives strengthened local accountability?
– Can access to information through online and printed media strengthen local accountability?
– What is common across all councils and what is not?
– How do you ensure that performance and standards are driven up without central interference?
– Do we need any form of central inspection?