Please join us for a robust discussion that dives into the importance of participatory democracy and its significance in the sphere of local governance.
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Programme Areas
Strengthened Grassroots Voice
This programme is designed to engage with and influence actions at a national level between communities and government on development planning projects and issues of prime concern for underprivileged communities. The aim of the programme is to influence bureaucratic systems through improved participation, specifically at the local government level, and to contribute to policy regulation where necessary through evidence-based insights from implemented pilot projects.
| Sub Programmes | Objectives |
| Participatory Budgeting, Performance & Accountability | Participation & Influence in local government development processes. |
| Active Citizenship | Shift in power – municipalities provide information willingly to citizens when required, as a practice towards accountability in municipal affairs. |
Planact expands the ‘cluster approach’ to North West Province
The six founding communities that have pledged to collaborate in amplifying the voices of informal settlements for better living conditions in Rustenburg Local Municipality are Tshenolong, Enkanini, Paardekraal-Plot 14, Boitekong Ext 2, Boitekong Ext 14, and Damooi.
Social Justice In Action: Planact’s Clusters Of Community Agency
Communities have united on common issues and formed “clusters” to collectively advocate improved community participation in local governance processes.