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Challenges of Public Participation
Public Participation is an important aspect of citizen engagement in county processes, but there can be challenges to effective public participation. Below are some of the challenges and suggestions on how to address them. Challenge How to Address Payment for participation—there… read more
Toolkit PageQuality of Public Participation
Public Participation is mandated by law, but not all “Public Participations” are equal. Two County Governments preparing a policy to promote employment for the youth might follow different paths; one of them might bring a random group of citizens into a ballroom of an upscale hotel to share the policy as it has been written… read more
Toolkit PageCivic Education
Civic education is the continual and systematic provision of information and learning experiences to all citizens for their effective participation in democratic life. The purpose of civic education is to have an informed citizenry that actively participates in governance affairs of the society on the basis of… read more
Toolkit PageAccess to Information
Citizens have a ‘right to know’. This is the right for all citizens to receive any information that makes it possible to enjoy or protect their other rights, for example, the right to education and health. All public entities, including county governments are required to make all public documents available and accessible to… read more
Toolkit PageMechanisms and Tools for Public Participation
The County Executive and Assembly are expected to facilitate the participation of citizens in government affairs. This implies setting up institutional structures and processes but also a continuous commitment to make those processes meaningful by providing timely and accessible information and by giving appropriate… read more
Toolkit PageCivil Society Organisations (CSOs)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are organized voluntary non-state institutions which mostly operate on non-profit basis. They are formed and led by the citizens to champion their collective or common interests and concerns of the members, specific target groups or the general public. The governance arrangements and… read more
Toolkit PageSocial Accountability
Social accountability is citizen-led action to hold public officials and service providers to account for the use of public resources and services delivered. It provides an avenue for citizens to exercise their constitutional right to participate in decisions and processes concerning their own development. Social… read more
Toolkit PageService Delivery Partnerships
Service delivery is the core function and responsibility of County Governments and it is useful for counties to consider using effective partnerships to deliver some elements of their services. Two of these partnerships are explained below, click on the boxes for more information. Public-Private Partnerships (… read more
Toolkit PageProject Committees
Implementation is about the actual ‘doing’ of activities that are planned and budgeted for—for example, delivering services in health, water and sanitation, and agricultural services at county level. The process refers to the way projects are implemented and services are delivered in the county, based on the approved… read more
Toolkit PageFeedback Mechanisms
Feedback is a two-way process, with citizens giving input on governance and service delivery processes, and the Government providing feedback to citizens on their views in public engagement processes and any issues raised by the citizens. Feedback is important in public participation as it contributes to trust and confidence… read more
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