{"id":2672,"date":"2025-05-23T10:22:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T10:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.techhivetechnologies.com\/blocktvgambia\/eu-backs-nationwide-town-hall-meetings-to-strengthen-governance-and-development-dialogue\/"},"modified":"2025-05-23T10:22:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T10:22:37","slug":"eu-backs-nationwide-town-hall-meetings-to-strengthen-governance-and-development-dialogue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.techhivetechnologies.com\/blocktvgambia\/eu-backs-nationwide-town-hall-meetings-to-strengthen-governance-and-development-dialogue\/","title":{"rendered":"EU Backs Nationwide Town Hall Meetings to Strengthen Governance and Development Dialogue"},"content":{"rendered":"

Banjul witnessed the launch of a nationwide series of town hall meetings on 22 May, an initiative spearheaded by the National Human Rights Commission in collaboration with TANGO and backed by the EU through the EU-UNDP GREAT Project. The first meeting, held in the presence of Lord Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe, marks a vital step in fostering participatory governance by creating spaces for meaningful dialogue between duty bearers and rights holders on key development and governance issues.<\/p>\n

Deputy Head of Mission Rapha\u00ebl Brigandi, representing Ambassador Imma Roca i Cort\u00e9s, underscored the importance of civic engagement, stating that “this initiative is timely. Civic engagement is a cornerstone of democratic governance. Gambian civil society organisations continue to mobilise as advocates for human rights, the rule of law, and improved governance for the benefit of all citizens.”\"\"<\/p>\n

Brigandi further emphasised the necessity of community-driven policymaking, noting that local insights and experiences are crucial for designing effective policies. \u201cPeople usually know their own problems best,\u201d he remarked, advocating for a bottom-up approach to shaping and implementing relevant and impactful policies.<\/p>\n

The EU-supported series aims to empower citizens and ensure their voices play an integral role in shaping governance and development strategies across the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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