BudgIT Ghana, a civic-tech group driving accountability, transparency, and active citizenship for equitable governance, has embarked on with nationwide impactful community engagements to empower the citizens with the skills, information and knowledge to hold duty bearers accountable for efficient service delivery.
This follows the launch of an accountability tool called TRACKA, an online platform where citizens can track and report on government-funded initiatives in their communities to promote and ensure efficient public service delivery, a statement from BudgIT copied the Ghanaian Times said.
So far, the team had had a town hall meeting and engagements with communities in Dzodze, Volta Region; Nkwanta-Brewaniase, Oti Region and Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region BudgIT Ghana introduced Tracka, its flagship public project tracking tool, which empowers citizens to monitor government projects and demand transparency.
These engagements, which are a part of the Hewlett Foundation-supported Empowering Active Citizens with Tools of Accountability initiative, underscored the importance of civic participation, community leadership, and grassroots advocacy in driving national development.
