OUR STORY
Public Affairs Foundation (PAF) was established in 2003, as a not-for-profit company under Section 25 of the Companies Act 1956 (now Section 8, under the Companies Act 2013). It is primarily a knowledge-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the quality of public governance by providing advisory services which include developing customised knowledge products to improve social accountability.
Dr. Samuel Paul, Founder Chairman – Public Affairs Centre (PAC), established Public Affairs Foundation. He was honoured with the Padma Shri award by the Government of India. Dr Paul was the Director of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad and Advisor to the World Bank, UNDP
To aspire for an ideal state, where the governance and delivery of public services and social development programmes are continuously improved to meet the needs and aspirations of those being served, wherever they may be.
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To integrate the voices of users and providers of public services and social development programmes, using tools of social accountability and evidence based methodologies
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To constructively engage with all stakeholders, and, using robust quantitative and qualitative data, enable improved service delivery, enhance impact, increase accountability, and better governance
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To train and build capacities within stakeholder organisations on the concepts, application, and institutionalisation of the use of social accountability tools and evidence based methodologies
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Integrity, Credibility and Reliability
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Collaborative and Constructive Engagement
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Ethical and Professional Excellence
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Equity and Transparency
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Deep respect for individuals and eco system
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Responsible social citizenship
Core Activities
What’s New
The SBM (G) has made progress since it was launched in October 2014. However, to be able to meet the enormous challenge of making India ODF by 2019 the pace of work will have to the accelerated and aspects of behavioural change and inter personal communication will have to be given foremost importance to ensure sustainable sanitation.
Improving Consumer Voices and Accountability in the Swachh Bharat Mission – National Policy Review (Summary Report)
Interview
Amira Shah, Director, Harish and Bina Shah Foundation, talks to Dr Annapoorna Ravichander,
Executive Director, Public Affairs Foundation about HBS Foundation’s work.
Interactive session with K.JAIRAJ-PART-1
VOICE OF STAKEHOLDERS






Thank you partners National and International
We are very greatful and feel honoured to our all partners for being with us