Summary:
Himaya Daeem Aataa launched a campaign to combat corruption and promote transparency in local governance by strengthening the capacities of municipalities and empowering youth. The initiative addressed weak accountability and limited civic participation in decision-making. Through targeted training, youth engagement, and collaboration with municipal authorities, the campaign supported the development of local anti-corruption and transparency policies. It focused on enhancing good governance, increasing youth participation, and building sustainable accountability mechanisms at the local level.

Reform Challenge:

Civic Strategy and Action Taken:
Himaya Daeem Aataa launched a grassroots campaign to raise awareness about anti-corruption and transparency by:

• Building the capacities of municipalities on transparency standards, budget monitoring, and participatory governance tools.

• Empowering youth through training and mentorship programs to become active agents in promoting good governance and contributing to local policy development.

• Facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogues between youth, municipal officials, and civil society to co-develop localized anti-corruption and transparency frameworks.

  Agencies Targeted:

  • Local municipal governments as primary implementers of governance reforms.

  • Youth groups and community-based organizations (CBOs) as watchdogs and advocates.

  • Civil society networks and media outlets to amplify messaging and sustain public pressure for reforms.

    Reform Priorities Addressed:

    • Strengthening local governance by institutionalizing transparency and anti-corruption practices.

    • Youth civic engagement and inclusion in policy-making processes.

    • Enhancing accountability mechanisms within public institutions.

    • Contributing to broader anti-corruption reforms aligned with national transparency and good governance agendas.