Odisha’s school student helpline service, Sampark, has helped in timely and efficient redressal of complaints lodged by students related to education and schools under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE). Besides addressing issues like corporal punishment, the helpline has helped improve discipline in the education system by reducing teacher Read More …
Social Accountability has been a much-discussed aspect of governance in India. This report by ANSA-SAR (Affiliated Network for Social Accountability – South Asia Region) discusses various social accountability approaches in the country and how they can aid in better governance practices. The OneWorld Foundation India team visited the work done by organizations that throws up Read More …
A conference called by the Affiliated Network for Social Accountability at Dhaka, Bangladesh attempted to examine the multifaceted challenges to governance and look at solutions in delivering public services. Participants to the conference, organized by the South Asia office of Affiliated Network for Social Accountability (ANSA – SAR) looked at possible solutions to address problems Read More …
