The poor also need to be empowered and given a voice so that they can have a say in their own development programs. Subsidies which don't serve the poor should be phased out. Social safety net programs, introduced during the crisis, can also be scaled back. But some core programs should be maintained, to help poor families cope with vulnerability to unexpected changes in fortune. Good governance and anti-corruption.
Good governance is central to improving confidence in public institutions and development programs.
The new government is committed to fighting corruption. But progress has been painfully slow. It is widely recognized that judicial reform is at the heart of any governance agenda. There is also a need for fundamental reforms in the civil service. Higher salaries alone will not reduce corruption without accountability.