Development Counterpart (DC) realizes the importance of partnerships and is working with both citizens and governments to assist in devising new mechanisms for cooperative actions. We inform and assist communities to interact constructively with their governments. We also enable governments in the implementation of transparent and accountable policies for improved institutional performance of public service delivery. DC believes that, inter alia, improved governance mechanisms crosscutting all thematic areas are essential to meet the development challenges.
To advance improved governance goals, DC will continue to:
Mobilize and strengthen capacities of Communities, Civil Society and public institutions for improved Public Service Delivery and Governance Mechanisms. Build capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) to voice and in taking up their rightful role in civic life
Provide advocacy support to citizens seeking government responsiveness and policy reform. Assist governments in devising mechanisms to include citizens’ input in the decision making process
Strengthen government and CSO capacity to collaboratively fight corruption. Mobilize citizens to form structured groups for developing linkages between the state and the citizens to empower communities
and undertake steps for social cohesion through Public Private Partnerships. Foster partnership and mutual investment in community development among all stakeholders notably government and the CSOs.
We have implemented civil society and governance programs nationally. These programs spanned over numerous components, namely election management and oversight, support for parliamentary processes, political awareness and education, social mobilization for strengthening democratic system, and assist local governments.
We worked with UNDP, USAID, DFID, The Asia foundation, the Ministry of Women Development, Aurat Foundation, SAP-PK, and FAFEN to address the civil society and governance issues in Pakistan.
