| Local Governance & Social Accountability
Revenue from market fees, tolls, and other local taxes is a lifeline for assemblies. Yet challenges such as weak collection systems, limited transparency, mistrust, and leakages reduce the funds available for development. Digitizing tax processes and building the...
| Local Governance & Social Accountability
At Friends of the Nation (FoN), we see budgets not only as financial plans but as tools that directly shape people’s lives. That is why we promote participatory budgeting; a process where citizens and local governments work together to decide how public funds should...
| Local Governance & Social Accountability
Access to accurate and timely information is a cornerstone of good governance. Yet many citizens lack the opportunity to know how resources are mobilized and spent, or how decisions are made by their assemblies. Digital platforms, ranging from websites and social...
| Local Governance & Social Accountability
Citizen Report Cards (CRCs) are feedback tools that capture citizens’ experiences with services provided by local governments, such as waste management, revenue collection, water, health, education, or local infrastructure. They highlight challenges, satisfaction...
| Local Governance & Social Accountability
Good governance thrives on open dialogue between leaders and the people they serve. To strengthen this relationship, we support local governments to organize town hall meetings, where citizens engage directly with their local authorities. These meetings create space...
| Local Governance & Social Accountability
As part of our public expenditure tracking initiatives, FoN mounts accountability billboards in zonal and area councils within the districts where we work. These billboards serve as public information tools, displaying clear and accessible details about the revenue...
