A capable and accountable public sector is central to a functioning constitutional democracy, effective service delivery and sustained economic growth.

The trust supports organisations and projects that strengthen the institutions, policies and rules shaping how public power is exercised, by professionalising the public service and its appointments, making procurement cleaner and more transparent, strengthening accountability mechanisms and institutional frameworks, so that corruption is reduced and consequence for wrongdoing becomes reliable rather than rare.

Public sector reform and corruption

African Procurement Law Unit (APLU)

For more than a decade, the African Procurement Law Unit (APLU) has worked to promote: research on public procurement regulation on the African continent; training in public procurement regulation; discussion of public procurement issues within the African context; building of networks in Africa and with similar units elsewhere. The unit provides a permanent platform for in-depth research in an area of law that is critical to development in Africa, but currently largely neglected. APLU maintains a continental footprint by means of associated researchers based in a number of African countries and beyond.

For more information refer to:

www.africanprocurementlaw.org (opens in a new tab)

New South Institute (NSI)

Through evidence-based research and policy analysis, NSI has worked tirelessly to uncover the complexities of government in fragile democracies. Their approach is simple: by identifying the root causes of institutional failure, they provide actionable insights that drive reform. NSI’s work seeks to build stronger, more accountable institutions that can restore the faith in democracy and deliver on its promises for all citizens.

For more information refer to:

nsi.org.za (opens in a new tab)

OUTA

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is a non-profit civil action organisation that investigates and exposes corruption, maladministration and the misuse of public resources. Through research, advocacy, public communication and legal action, OUTA works to hold those in authority accountable and promote more transparent and effective government.

For more information refer to:

www.outa.co.za (opens in a new tab)

Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI)

PARI is an African research institute affiliated to the University of Johannesburg and Wits University, providing new and original social science research, advocacy and implementation support for South Africa, the global South and beyond. PARI is a Johannesburg-based organisation founded in May 2010.

For more information refer to:

pari.org.za (opens in a new tab)

UniteBehind

#UniteBehind is a civil society movement committed to mobilising against the crisis of state capture. A crisis, which disproportionately affects the most vulnerable in our society. By building strong movements, mobilising communities, individuals, and other organisations, they strive to dismantle inequality, promote human rights, and create lasting social impact.

For more information refer to:

unitebehind.org.za (opens in a new tab)