Holmes, Jennifer S. creator Kiel, L. Douglas Pineres, Sheila Amin Gutierrezde text xu| 2006 continuing ng p.1125-145. According to its proponents, the Balanced Scorecard has the ability to improve performance and enhance accountability. After discussing domestic and foreign use of the Balance Scorecard in government agencies in developed countries, this article explores the applicability of the model to government organizations in developing countries. Although an advanced method such as the BSC may be able to facilitate improvement, implementation of the method by countries facing so many concurrent challenges would be difficult due to a lack of resources, politization of public administration, and corruption. - Reproduced. Administrative reform International Journal of Public Administration 180718