This is a joint UN flagship programme whose purpose is to deepen democracy, strengthen inclusive citizen participation and accountability in governance.
The programme builds on the foundation laid by the two predecessor programmes (Programme for Strengthening Good Governance/PSGG and Inclusive Participation in Governance/IPG).
It focuses on three main areas: evidence based governance; reinforcing inclusive participation; and strengthening accountability structures.
It places special emphasis on media-sector reforms to enhance accountability as well as gender and human rights as tools to strengthen citizen participation.
The UN partners in the Programme are UNDP, UN Women, UN Volunteers and Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
Expected outcomes:
Improved Accountability and Citizen Participation in Sustainable Development and Decision-Making Processes At All Levels.
The Main implementing partners are:
Rwanda Governance Board; Media High Council; The National Parliament; National Forum for Political Organization; National Electoral Commission
Other partners are:
The Rwanda Media Commission; The Association of Rwandan Journalist; The national Women Council and The Forum for Rwanda Women Parliamentarian (FFRP).
