SOMETIMES THE BETTER way of explaining a difficult concept is to frame it as a pseudo mathematical formula—a metaphorical equation, if you like, that breaks down the core elements of the concept and shows how they relate with each other.
I thought I would try this with social accountability through the following formula:
SAc Formula
G = Quality of Governance (G>1, good governance, low or no corruption; G<1=bad governance, high corruption)
T = Transparency
A = Accountability
P = Participation
SAc = Social Accountability
C = Corruption (corruption ≥ 1)
