Dear Mymoena Ismail and Colleagues:
I do not know the legislation in South Africa, but it would be normal
for the legislation to expect that entities account for every cent paid
out and received.
When there is reference to cash basis accounting it refers to how cash
receipts and payments are
Mymoena,
Congratulations on the progress of your project. I am glad to see that
ICT is really hitting home. Citywide ERP Solution? Wow! When I hear
about corruption in Africa and other developing countries, I usually
wonder how a country like the United States or UK would have been in the
In addition to helping local governments think in terms of delivering
value (just as businesses must do), there are two other crucial elements
that I think help deal with the concerns of Peter Burgess and Ed
Cherlin. These elements have to do with using ICT to improve GOVERNANCE,
not just
Would it be possible to standardise on, (at least a minimal number if
not one), a 'template,' given that all such bodies have at least:
- one grant/capital source,
- possibly a revenue stream
- a time frame for fund utilisation, sourcing and collection
- a structure or powers to distribute funds
On Friday, May 20 2005, Janice Brodman wrote:
I would like to propose what may be a somewhat radical approach to using
ICT to strengthen local governments (LGs): We should be thinking of LGs
-- and encouraging them to think of themselves -- as companies do.
We have had some very bad
Dear GKD Members,
Thanks to all participants in this discussion. I've found it extremely
interesting.
I would like to propose what may be a somewhat radical approach to using
ICT to strengthen local governments (LGs): We should be thinking of LGs
-- and encouraging them to think of themselves --
