Practical Tools to Strengthen Civic Engagements
Local governments aim to enhance citizen involvement through civic engagement platforms. Legislative frameworks, current tools, challenges, and suggestions for improvement are discussed. Addressing financial sustainability, capacity issues, compliance with regulations, skills gaps, and political will are crucial for effective civic engagements.
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Practical Tools To Strengthen Civic Engagements 12 March 2019
Presentation Layout Background Purpose of Study Legislative Framework Current Tools for Civic Engagements Challenges Facing CVIC Engagements Suggestions for Enhanced Civic engagements
Background Local government have made significant progress in creating a firm foundation for equal society The Involvement of citizens in government processes has been one of the major failures of democracy in developing countries Government institutions have a responsibility to create platforms for citizens to engage on issues affecting them Failure of civic engagement platforms and tools have contributed to the widening communication gap between stakeholders in local government
Legislative Framework MSA 117 of 1998 Local Government Local Gov Bulletin MSA 32 of 2000 Constitution MFMA MPRA Citizens MDA
Current tools for Civic Engagements Municipal Council Community Engagements IDP process SDBIP Municipal Budgets Ward Committees Municipal Public Accounts Accountability Tools (AGSA, Annual Report)
Challenges facing Civic Engagements Municipal Council The inability of municipalities to financially sustain themselves; The lack of capacity to deliver constant and regular services; and The failure of officials to comply with regulations Ward Committees Lack of skills by committee members Lack of impact on the decisions of municipalities Representation in ward committees Municipal Public Accounts Committees Lack of specific legislation outlining the role and mandate of MPACs Lack of political will for speakers to hold executive accountable Inadequate human and financial resources with no support from speakers Reluctance by mayors and some accounting officers to appear before MPACs and be held accountable
Suggestions to Enhance Civic engagements Review current legislation on civic engagements Develop customised engagement frameworks and policies Initiate relevant engament tools
Suggested engagement tools CBOs, NGOs, Faith Based 1 Feedback Mechanisms Ward Committees 2 E-participation platforms Civic Engagements Municipal Imbizos Opinion Polls 3
