Nepal is a largely patriarchal society with a hierarchical caste system. But fixing old problems and creating equitable government structures does not have to be an uphill battle. Initiatives such as Gov-HER-nance, a pioneering campaign initiated by Accountability Lab Nepal (ALN) in collaboration with female local government representatives in Nepal’s Dhangadhi sub-metropolitan city, brings in new voices and finds solutions to issues of gender equity, local development, and open government. Contrary to what citizens commonly believe, we have found that government representatives can be eager to collaborate with community members to drive change, and to work towards a shared vision of ‘samrachana sabaika laagi’ or ‘system for everyone.’ In this discussion, we share key lessons around the role civil society organizations (CSOs) in supporting inclusive policy making processes.
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Civic Action Teams: Creative Convening and Community Mobilization