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Fact-Finding Survey on Good Governance in Public Institutions, Bangladesh I
Fact Sheet
Name of the Tool: Fact-Finding Survey on Good Governance in Public Institutions or Fact-Finding Exercise (FFE) Brief Description: The aim of this project was to assess the strengths and weaknesses of public institutions in Bangladesh using a Fact-Finding Exercise. A FFE is a research and diagnostic tool used to examine in detail the activities, performance and weaknesses of an institution or organisation. Responsible NGO: Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB)
Transparency International Corruption Fighters’ Tool Kit 2002
Creation of the Tool: TIB Problems Addressed by the Tool: Lack of transparency and accountability of public institutions in Bangladesh. Areas of Work: Public sector institutions. When the Tool was Implemented: TIB initiated the project at the Bangladeshi Anti-Corruption Bureau in 2000. A report was published based on the findings of a round-table discussion held on December 30, 2001. Alliances: Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Bureau participated in the project. Financing: A full-time researcher is currently employed on this project who receives US $3,500/year. TIB launched the exercise with the financial help of USAID. For Additional Information, Contact: Zia Haider Rahman, Director M. Anwarul Amin, Research Associate Transparency International Bangladesh 121/C (3rd floor), Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh Tel: 880-2-988 4811 or 880-2-882 6036; Fax: 880-2-988 4811 Email: research@ti-bangladesh.org or dr@ti-bangladesh.org Website: www.ti-bangladesh.org
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Objectives
The main objectives of this study were as follows: a) To analyse the evolution of an institution to its present form. b) To examine the existing legal framework of a public institution.