Conflict, Legitimacy and Government Reform: Equitable Allocation of ...

Panel Discussion
Unequal power leads to the formation of institutions that
perpetuate inequalities in power, status and wealth – and that typically
are also bad for the investment, innovation and risk taking that
underpin long term growth. 8
Some Directions for Enhancing
Equitable Allocation of Resources
This section will suggest some options for enhancing equitable
allocation of resources by strengthening government, strengthening those
organizations which hold government accountable and enhancing
partnerships and networks.
1. Enhancing Performance of Government
Some approaches to enhancing performance of government which
have enhanced governance and equitable allocation of resources are
outlined below.
Developing Electronic Procurement Systems to Reduce
Corruption: In many parts of the world, especially in East Asia
and Latin America, e-procurement has proved to be an effective
means of curbing corruption, as well as easing the purchasing
woes of state agencies. For example, in the Philippines benefits of
e-procurement included: competitive purchase price; wider
‘market’ participation; faster transactions; direct communication
with suppliers; reduced administrative cost; real time
information, and enhanced accountability. 9
8 World Development Report 2006, “Overview”, pp 8-9. Chapter 6 of the World
Development Report 2006 elaborates on the impact of inequality on the shaping of
economic and political institutions and the way these institutions affect development.
9 Pacoy, Emilia P. “Tracking Anti-Corruption Initiatives: Perceptions and Initiatives
in the Philippines”, JOAAG, Vol. 3. No. 1, p. 61, http://joaag.com/uploads/6_Pacoy-
Final.pdf.
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