Description
In this thesis, I explore the level of accountability of international organizations to the developing countries by paying particular attention to the IMF, World Bank, and WTO. The relationships between the international institutions and developing countries are becoming more critical and complex, and accountability is an important aspect. By observing the annual reports and the changes each organization made as a response to the Millennium Development Goals, I analyze how each organization perceived accountability and test whether their differing responses led to meaningful changes in the level of accountability to the developing world. Overall, I make a case that transparency, representation, and participation are essential aspects of accountability, and I demonstrate that all three must be present to ultimately enhance the level of accountability.
