Governance Structural Adjustment Credit (GSAC)

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The Governance Structural Adjustment Credit (GSAC) for the Kyrgyz Republic supports the Government's program to strengthen the effectiveness of the State. It has two complementary objectives: (a) to improve the transparency and responsiveness of the public sector and enhance the ability of external stakeholders to hold it accountable; and (b) to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability within the public sector. With regard to the first objective, the GSAC supports reforms aimed at 1) improving personal accountability of political officials and civil servants; 2) strengthening voice and participation by improving public access to official information; 3) improving the interaction between regulatory agencies and business enterprises; and 4) strengthening external audit. To advance the second objective, the operation supports reforms directed at 1) strengthening public expenditure management, by establishing a more strategic and transparent budget formulation process, and strengthening accountability and transparency in budget execution; 2) improving the internal control environment; 3) improving transparency, value for money and accountability in public procurement; 4) improving service delivery in the health and educations sectors; 5) enhancing the effectiveness of the civil service; and 6) streamlining the structure of Government ministries and agencies.