Building Effective and accountable

GovernmentsRegional Theme

Theme

Building accountable and effective governments that enable the poorest, most marginalized and vulnerable women and men in east asia to claim their rights and to access quality services and economic opportunities

What we want to achieve? 15 million women within poor and

marginalised communities in the East Asia region will exercise their voice and achieve equal, appropriate and effective access to government provided services, resources and protection.

How we will do

Undertake power analysis. Adopt “one programme approach” Use mix of advocacy and social

accountability tools as appropriate

Tool Box

Advocacy Tools Research Policy Development Lobby Media Popular mobilization Alliance building

Social Accountability Tools Participatory Planning Participatory Budgeting Participatory Expenditure Tracking Participatory Performance monitoring

Social Accountability Tools Participatory Planning Participatory Budgeting Participatory Expenditure Tracking Participatory Performance monitoring

Who we will work with

The men and women living in poverty. Civil Society Organizations at local, national and regional levels. Local and national Governments and their agencies. Engage with Governments of developed nations whenever

required. Regional institutions (ASEAN, ADB and Civil Societies) and Global

institutions. Elected/representative bodies at local and national level Relevant corporate business Donors Middle class citizens Academic and research institutes, media agencies

How will we monitor our work

Women’s representative organisations, CSO’s, communities and women themselves are able to hold local and national government accountable for the effective delivery of policy and practise which supports and promotes the attainment of women’s rights.

Monitoring….continued An increasing number of pro poor policies

which deliver against and promote women’s rights

Increased budget allocation towards the effective delivery of public services which specifically address the rights and needs of poor women

Discussions