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Digital Democracy Project

The Digital Democracy Project (DDP 3) is a project sponsored by GIZ that aims to promote good governance and citizen-led accountability through the use of digital tools. The project seeks to address the low representation of youth, young women, and persons with disabilities in decision-making spaces by strengthening their capacity to promote participation and transparency.

Project Objectives

  1. Promoting Good Governance and Accountability:

    • Enhance good governance and citizen-led accountability through the strategic use of digital tools.

  2. Budget Transparency and Accessibility:

    • Simplify the 2023 and 2024 national budget, focusing on budget lines for Constituency Development Fund (CDF), CDF Act, WDC guidelines, and Local Government Act.

  3. Digital Empowerment for CDF Access:

    • Increase the capacity of target groups to access Constituency Development Fund (CDF) through digital information and learning platforms by January 2024.

  4. Support for SDGs and Youth Engagement:

    • Support national and international engagement platforms for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to enhance the planning and implementation of the African Youth SDGs Summit.

Activities

Budget Transparency Initiatives

  • Develop user-friendly infographics illustrating key budget lines for CDF, CDF Act, WDC guidelines, and Local Government Act.
  • Translate the infographics into three local languages for broader accessibility.
  • Disseminate the infographics through various channels, including the AAAZ web and mobile application, social media platforms, and community engagement events.

Advocacy and Legislative Enhancements:

  • Conduct lobbying efforts through breakfast meetings with key stakeholders to garner support for the access to information bill.
  • Develop and disseminate policy briefs advocating for improvements in the CDF Act, guidelines, and related legal and policy frameworks.
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to review and integrate the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services into the project’s framework.

Community Engagement Platforms:

  • Facilitate town hall meetings in each catchment area for primary targets and their community members.
  • Provide platforms for engaging local duty bearers in the formulation of Women’s Development Plans (WDPS) and CDF administration.
  • Implement digital tools to encourage active participation and feedback from the community during these engagements.

SDGs and Youth Engagement Initiatives:

  • Organize and support national and international engagement platforms for SDGs.
  • Collaborate with partners to enhance planning and implementation of the African Youth SDGs Summit.
  • Empower youth to actively contribute to SDGs-related initiatives through digital platforms and community involvement.
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