Civil society-Government Cooperation Strategy

Civil society – Government Cooperation Strategy:
The cooperation of government with the civil society sector shall rest on the principles of mutual trust, partnership, participation and consultation, transparency, independence and accountability.
Independence, The Civil society sector shall be free and independent in deciding its aims, adopting decisions and planning activities. The government shall respect this distinct civil society sector quality in representing citizens’ interests, and implementation of activities with financial support from government and participation in policy making.
Accountability, The government and civil society sector shall be mutually accountable to the public and the citizens for jointly implemented activities. This principle shall be expressed through the efforts of government and civil society sector to take into account citizens’ contributions in deciding on priorities, drafting and implementing the policies. The government and civil society shall comply with the principle of mutual accountability in allocation and utilization of governmental resources.

Birungi K. Desiderius
077 2 426 607
Executive Director
Better World Uganda
P. O. Box 406, Hoima-Uganda