Event Summary
Panellists discuss actionable insights and concerted efforts to engage citizens in overcoming socio-economic inequalities and transparency issues. The webinar focused heavily on the responsibilities of local government in delivering dividends of democracy to marginalized communities.
During this session, panellists examined how current civic engagement strategies reflect broader approaches to accountability. The overarching theme focused heavily on bridging the gap between government actions and public expectations.
"When we speak of democratic development, we must look beyond the ballot box and focus on the daily dialogue between the state and the citizen."