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NDI works with Tunisian civil society organizations (CSOs), elected officials locally and nationally, and other democratic stakeholders to support transparent, accountable, participatory, and inclusive governance that can meet the needs of the Tunisian people and protect their core democratic freedoms.
Strengthening Civil Society:
Since the 2011 revolution, Tunisian civil society has played a key role in channeling citizens' concerns to decision-makers and advocating for democratic reforms. NDI collaborates with Tunisian CSOs as they work to give citizens a voice in the political and electoral process. With technical and financial support from NDI, Tunisian CSOs have: trained and deployed thousands of Tunisian citizens to observe local, legislative, and presidential elections and achieved concrete improvements in communities across the country. Additionally, NDI facilitates cooperation and knowledge-sharing between its CSO partners to build a more effective and collaborative civil society.
Responsive Public Policy:
NDI works with civil society, government stakeholders, and local leaders in Tunisia to foster broad and inclusive citizen participation in public life and policymaking, promoting durable and effective problem-solving discussions on issues affecting the daily lives of citizens, such as waste management, food security, and access to clean water. NDI’s network of partners and interlocutors includes established civil society organizations, academic institutions, and governmental bodies, such as the Ministry of Environment.
Open Government:
As a member of the Open Government Partnership (OGP), Tunisia has committed to enhancing accountability and public participation in government. In coordination with the Tunisian OGP steering committee, NDI works with Tunisia's civil society and government stakeholders to strengthen participatory governance, foster transparency, and increase government accountability. NDI has worked with partners both at the local and national level to support working towards Tunisia’s OGP National Action Plan – for example, supporting CSOs to work with municipal councils towards concrete, community-driven policy changes and providing training to OGP steering committee members on the principles of open governance.
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