In modern governance, access to reliable data determines accountability and progress. GRC’s recent publication on “Open Data for Good Governance” shows how public access to information can transform policy decisions and reduce corruption. Our field research found that communities with open budget data had fewer reports of financial mismanagement. We advocate for a governance culture…
Gender equality remains at the heart of good governance. Through GRC’s “Women in Leadership” initiative, we examined the barriers that prevent women from participating in political and administrative decision-making. The study revealed that cultural norms, limited access to education, and economic dependency continue to hinder women’s representation. Our research emphasized that gender-transformative governance is not…
The Governance Research Centre (GRC) believes that effective governance begins at the community level. In our recent study, we explored how citizen engagement in local decision-making has improved transparency in service delivery across several districts in Sierra Leone. The research highlighted that communities with active participation in council meetings recorded higher satisfaction in the management…
