1. Access and Use of ICT in Budget Transparency and Accountability in Local Governments
- Author:
- Florence Kuteesa, Susan Namirembe Kavuma, and Richard Ayesigwa
- Publication Date:
- 07-2021
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE)
- Abstract:
- This study examined the levels of awareness, access and capacities of local Government administration to use ICT tools and e-government services in the budgeting process in the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pursuit of improved e-government services for budget transparency and accountability became the norm in Uganda. The Public Finance Management Act 2015, Section 12(2) mandates all stakeholders to promote and enforce transparent, efficient, and effective management of public expenditure.The findings of the study showed the potential of ICT to significantly enhance Budget Transparency and Accountability.
- Topic:
- Government, Science and Technology, Communications, Budget, Accountability, and Transparency
- Political Geography:
- Uganda and Africa