UNU Policy Brief Number 8, 2007
Fowler, Michael and Kuyama, Sumihiro (2007). UNU Policy Brief Number 8, 2007. Policy Briefs. United Nations University.
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Sub-type Policy brief Author Fowler, Michael
Kuyama, SumihiroTitle UNU Policy Brief Number 8, 2007 Series Title Policy Briefs Publication Date 2007 Place of Publication Japan Publisher United Nations University Pages VIII, 8 Language eng Abstract The term accountability has come to be used increasingly these days at the United Nations as a key word in the Secretary-General reports, General Assembly resolutions, etc. However, accountability is by nature a “fuzzy” word and views are divergent on the concept, depending upon academic discipline. It appears to be a political reality within the United Nations that there may exist a certain mistrust between Member States over perceptions of accountability, the lack thereof, and ensuing policy implications and consequences. With that background in mind, this policy brief first discusses conceptual matters, including the definition of accountability, the question of who bears accountability for what and to whom, and managerial accountability as well as political accountability in the context of the United Nations. This is followed by a presentation of a normative framework for strengthening UN accountability, with the hope that it influences the endeavours of practitioners and academics, alike, in respect to making the United Nations more accountable in the role of effective and efficient global governance. UNBIS Thesaurus ACCOUNTABILITY Copyright Holder United Nations University Copyright Year 2007 Copyright type All rights reserved ISSN 18148026 ISBN 9789280830477 -
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