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Amplify voices of communities and hold govt to account - PIANGO

Amplify voices of communities and hold govt to account - PIANGO

By Dhanjay Deo
23/06/2022
District Council of Social Services representatives at the FCOSS Development Effectiveness Week workshop at Pacific Theological Seminary in Suva. [Image: Supplied]

“Amplifying voices of the communities and holding government to account are imperative to accelerate development that is effective and just.”

This has been reiterated by the Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organisation at the opening of the Development Effectiveness Week Workshop.

PIANGO’s Board Secretary, Sepesa Rasili says now is the time for members to be open to uncomfortable conversations as they increase understanding of their roles in ensuring their communities’ voices are heard.

Meanwhile, PIANGO Deputy Executive Director, Josaia Jirauni says civil society organisations must be fully accountable for the assistance they receive from development partners to advance social and economic development.

He says to demonstrate accountability to the people and the community they serve is important in the effort to demonstrate development effectiveness.

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