LGAF (Local Governance & Accountability Facility)

Objectives of Project:

The overall objective of LGAF is to enhance downward accountability of the local bodies and local service providers.

Aim:–

• To provide assistance to the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to facilitate citizen engagement in local governance processes.
• To build on the government’s interest and commitment in fostering greater participatory democracy including citizens’ voices in the development process.
• To help enhance the capacity of a range of civil society actors, including media, to better engage in dialogue with local government agencies and perform a critical accountability role at all levels.
• To engage citizens and communities actively in the local governance process and hold local governments accountable.

Activities:

• Capacity of CSOs strengthened to facilitate citizen rights to local bodies’ services

Enhance community engagement to make local bodies responsive and answerable  towards citizens/communities