Conflict, Legitimacy and Government Reform: Equitable Allocation of ...
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110 KPI Congress XI<br />
fairness which reflect the unique social, cultural <strong>and</strong> political contexts <strong>of</strong><br />
the countries involved in the research.<br />
3. Moving IDG-Net Forward<br />
Although IDG-Net is young, its members, sitting at the interface<br />
between government, civil society, business <strong>and</strong> the media are well<br />
positioned to play a key role in enhancing equitable allocation <strong>of</strong><br />
resources. It is believed that the areas which have been chosen for joint<br />
initiatives over the coming years <strong>of</strong>fer powerful levers to raise awareness,<br />
change attitudes <strong>and</strong> impact on policies <strong>and</strong> programs to enhance<br />
governance <strong>and</strong> equitable allocation <strong>of</strong> resources. The challenge will be to<br />
maintain momentum, stay focused <strong>and</strong> manage the growth <strong>of</strong> the<br />
network effectively over the coming years.<br />
Conclusion<br />
This paper has <strong>of</strong>fered a definition <strong>of</strong> ‘equitable allocation <strong>of</strong><br />
resources’ <strong>and</strong> assesses it both within <strong>and</strong> across countries. It defines<br />
governance <strong>and</strong> describes governance actors <strong>and</strong> principles. It has argued<br />
that ‘equitable allocation <strong>of</strong> resources’ <strong>and</strong> ‘good governance’ are<br />
intricately linked. The paper draws on international experience in<br />
strengthening governance to identify opportunities to enhance ‘equitable<br />
allocation <strong>of</strong> resources’. It reviews experience in capacity building in three<br />
areas: government, organizations holding government accountable <strong>and</strong><br />
partnerships <strong>and</strong> networks. The paper argues for the vital role which can<br />
be played in enhancing governance <strong>and</strong> ‘equitable allocation <strong>of</strong> resources’<br />
through partnerships <strong>and</strong> networks. Finally the paper shares the work <strong>of</strong><br />
Canada’s Institute on Governance, <strong>and</strong> its partners in South Asia, in<br />
spearheading the creation <strong>of</strong> a network <strong>of</strong> institutes <strong>of</strong> democratic<br />
governance.<br />
In conclusion, it is hoped that through the KPI Congress XI, <strong>and</strong> in<br />
particular, through this paper, practitioners <strong>and</strong> organizations wishing to<br />
enhance equitable allocation <strong>of</strong> resources will do so in partnership <strong>and</strong><br />
through networks which will harness <strong>and</strong> galvanize efforts to achieve