Local Governance and Citizen Participation Project
This project aims to strengthen local governance systems to make them more transparent, inclusive, and accountable to citizens, by promoting active community participation in local decision-making.
Location
Targeted rural and peri-urban municipalities
Partners
Local authorities, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
Beneficiaries
Several thousand citizens and local authorities
Project Goals
- Strengthen the capacity of local authorities in inclusive governance.
- Encourage citizen participation, especially from marginalized groups.
- Establish social accountability mechanisms.
- Improve trust between institutions and citizens.
Key Activities
- Operationalize Local Consultation Structures (LCS).
- Organize participatory budgeting workshops.
- Revitalize Civil Society Organization (CSO) platforms.
- Establish citizen monitoring mechanisms for local projects.
Expected Results
We aim for an increase in citizen participation in local decisions, improved transparency in the management of public funds, and strengthened community capacity to actively engage in their own development.