Inclusive process, rigourous methodology and policy uptake are the key issues raised in this power point presentation by Paul van Hoof, senior advisor on local governance with IDASA, at the Cairo workshop on assessing governance in sectors, June 2009.

1. Assessing Local Governance Paul van Hoof Senior advisor local governance Idasa [email_address] Governance Assessment Methods and Applications of Governance Data in Policy-Making Cairo 1-4 June 2009

4. Local Governance Index Accountability Equity Rule of Law Effectiveness Participation Legal framework Vision and plan Decision-making Financial Management Corruption incidence Satisfaction of service delivery Service delivery standards Oversight role Internal control Transparency Community Dialogue Participation Strategy Community involvement Citizens rights and duties Access to Power Access to income and services Leadership Legal framework HIVAIDS strategy Community safety strategy SA local model Core model External Accountability Data