“This report begins with an overview of the aid architecture in South Africa. It moves on to focus on two of the PD principles, ownership and mutual accountability. There is a discussion of the importance of mutual accountability in development and aid effectiveness and an exploration of the linkages between mutual accountability and ownership in the aid delivery process. There is a review of the mechanisms available for civil society involvement. Examples are drawn from analysis of performance in the Health Sector, with a highlight on Global Funds.”