Social Accountability Project
Friends of the Nation (FoN) launched its social accountability project in Shama on June 2, 2015. This project, supported by
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District Assemblies
Friends of the Nation to deepen Social Accountability in Shama District
Friends of the Nation is pleased to announce the implementation of a social accountability project in Shama District titled “Promoting
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My Tax, My Voice, My Share
There is growing recognition both among governments, donors and civil society that citizens and communities have an important role to
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Communities plan their own development actions to address coastal resources management and climate change issues
“He who feels it, knows it.” This phrase aptly describes a situation that community-led development planning is facing nowadays: the
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FoN supports Validation of Shama’s Development Plan
The Shama District Assembly held a forum to validate its District Medium Term Development Plan (DMTDP, 2014-2017). With the support
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“Bridging Gaps in Local Governance” – Lessons from Community Engagement
Unmet expectations of grassroots lead to apathy in development and democratic initiatives in communities. This unfortunate trend creates a challenge
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Needs assessment for the preparation of Medium Term Development Plan
One of the core requirements for the preparation of Districts’ Medium Term Development Plans (DMTDP) is the conduct of needs
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Managing Relations between Civil Society and District Assemblies
Government cannot do it alone when it comes to development, making Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) increasingly important in the equation
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