Citizen Voice and Action Read more about Citizen Voice and Action Citizen Voice and Action, a program of World Vision International, builds the capacity of citizens to hold governments accountable for the promises they make. It involves educating citizens about their rights, providing opportunities for government and citizens to collaboratively assess government commitments against current realities, and working together with other stakeholders to pressure government decision-makers to improve service delivery in key identified areas.
UNDP Resources on Transparency and Accountability for Sustainable Development Read more about UNDP Resources on Transparency and Accountability for Sustainable Development Public services are at the heart of people’s lives. Conducting risk assessments is the key to identifying governance bottlenecks and corresponding mitigation measures to ensure that no one is left behind in accessing public services. The involvement of people and local communities in the design, delivery, and monitoring of public services does not only bring several benefits but also increases the reach and quality of the services being delivered.
Promoting Inclusive and Accountable Public Service in Asia and the Pacific Read more about Promoting Inclusive and Accountable Public Service in Asia and the Pacific By equipping communities to hold their own governments accountable for the promises they make, Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) is World Vision’s approach to social accountability. Using a simple set of advocacy tools, CVA enables citizen engagement through community gatherings to improve services and influence policies of the government.
Providing Social Accountability Interventions to Foster Constructive Engagement of Stakeholders in the Local Government Affairs: Cagayan de Oro City Read more about Providing Social Accountability Interventions to Foster Constructive Engagement of Stakeholders in the Local Government Affairs: Cagayan de Oro City This presentation focuses on the constructive engagement Initiatives established between the local government unit (LGU) and civil society organizations in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, resulting from a regional technical assistance provided by Asian Development Bank. Social accountability approaches, mechanisms, and tools that were used are discussed.
Partnering for Social Accountability Read more about Partnering for Social Accountability Around 60% of the world's youth population reside in the Asia and Pacific region, and this translates to more than 750 million young men and women with much potential. Unfortunately, they often do not have the opportunity to shape the cities they live in. This presentation by World Vision International tackles this concern by providing an overview of social accountability. It also highlights World Vision International's own approach called Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) that aims to facilitate dialogue between communities and government.
Undral Gombodorj Keywords certified trainer facilitator mentor researcher NGO management social accountability governance and volunteering Read more about Undral Gombodorj Undral is the Director of the Democracy Education Center (DEMO), a Mongolian NGO. She holds a Master's degree in Economics from the Institute of Economics, Prague, Czech Republic. She is a certified trainer, facilitator, mentor, researcher, and author of numerous publications in NGO management, social accountability, governance, and volunteering. She is the Chair of the Network of Mongolian Volunteer Organizations and National Representative for IAVE Mongolia.
Community Driven Approach to Infrastructure and Basic Services Read more about Community Driven Approach to Infrastructure and Basic Services The delivery of infrastructure and basic urban services does not reach the urban population living in resettlement areas in Myanmar. Addressing exclusion will require a more systematic response that builds on existing self-help capacity to improve own conditions.