Community-based accountability interventions have shown potential to improve delivery of public services, but there is … study the effectiveness of social accountability interventions implemented by the Indian state government of Uttar Pradesh … randomized trial design, we investigate two key mechanisms through which accountability interventions are hypothesized to improve …

, development and accountability with program outcomes. Our findings have important implications for both the design and …

: institutional properties of empowerment models, citizen participation, and responses of service providers and public officials …, articulate their needs, and demand better service quality and accountability. Yet, these models are based on distinct … allow opportunities for citizen participation, enforce the rule of law, and ensure inclusive access to services. …