Accountability

Accountability is a key requirement of good governance. Not only governmental

institutions but also the private sector and civil society organizations must be

accountable to the public and to their institutional stakeholders. Who is

accountable to whom varies depending on whether decisions or actions taken are

internal or external to an organization or institution. In general an organization or an

institution is accountable to those who will be affected by its decisions or actions.

Accountability cannot be enforced without transparency and the rule of law.