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Abdool Kara

Abdool Kara

Abdool Kara is executive leader for local services at the National Audit Office and former chief execuitve of Swale BC

Articles by Abdool Kara

The case for prevention investment

By Abdool Kara | 30 August 2022

We may talk in terms of prevention, preservation or perhaps resilience, but the evidence is that ...

Go with your gut on EDI

By Abdool Kara | 05 July 2022

If we are going to make progress on equality, diversity and inclusion local government needs to c...

The NAO will be paying close attention to the progress of levelling up

By Abdool Kara | 11 May 2022

Abdool Kara says it is straightforward to direct Government capital and infrastructure cash towar...

Ukraine crisis is 'forging stronger bonds'

By Abdool Kara | 15 March 2022

The crisis in Ukraine is seeing countries around the world unite in support of its people, writes...

A late-notice, short-term and partial settlement poses problems

By Abdool Kara | 18 January 2022

There may be a clue about why the sector only has a one-year settlement in the lack of announceme...

Finding evidence to support the 'bleedin' obvious'

By Abdool Kara | 02 November 2021

Abdool Kara asks why such a small proportion of health money is devoted to preventative activiti...

Data shows the difference

By Abdool Kara | 06 September 2021

Despite all the legislation and guidance, there is still endless variation in local government, s...

The future is already here

By Abdool Kara | 19 May 2021

Success can only come from choosing our battles - and our timing - well, and working for change ...

The White Paper recognises coterminosity makes a strategic difference

By Abdool Kara | 23 March 2021

Abdool Kara asks if the lessons of Lansley will be learned, 'especially the making-redundant-the...

Councils' role is vital to a fulsome recovery

By Abdool Kara | 26 January 2021

Some loved ones will not be around to experience the renaissance when it comes. But for those who...