Accountability Principles for Research Organisations (APRO), phase II : putting the principles into practice

Abstract

This one-page brief outlines the objectives of Accountability Principles for Research Organizations (APRO) to improve the accountability of research organisations working in developing countries. This can be achieved by testing practical processes and tools derived from the first phase of APRO, building their credibility, and disseminating them amongst research organisations thereby facilitating their uptake. The first phase of APRO formulated a framework which views accountability through four key principles: transparency, participation, evaluation and feedback management.