Africa’s Pulse: What Will It Take to Improve Public Services and Restore Trust?

In Africa, like elsewhere, citizens pay taxes and expect in return, a range of services that the market alone cannot provide, whether it is basic education and health, safety and justice, or water, roads, and electricity. A well-performing public sector is essential for economies to grow and people to thrive. While some countries have improved the effectiveness of their service delivery, Sub-Saharan Africa lags behind other regions on key governance indicators, including government accountability and political stability. The 31st edition of Africa’s Pulse will provide an overview of economic trends in the region and focus on improvements in governance to better serve people at a time of mounting distrust. Join us for a quick-paced conversation on this burning topic moderated by Nozipho Tshabalala, with Andrew Dabalen, Africa Region Chief Economist at the World Bank, Joseph Asunka, CEO of Afrobarometer, and Naledi Madala, Senior Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Finance of Botswana. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/h60n50VKSZV

00:00 Welcome and main insights of the report
06:25 Trends in public trust
09:59 Restoring trust: The case of Ghana
13:11 Change of perceptions in governments
20:05 Responding to rising aspirations
24:39 Transparency and public service delivery
28:50 Enabling a business environment for job creation
34:05 Inclusive policy making
38:21 Taxation and quality of public services
42:47 Policies and service delivery
46:26 Power and political interests
49:24 Closing remarks

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Дата на публикация: 8 май, 2025
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