Strengthening Democracy, Governance, Conflict Resolution, Peace and Education

Pro Public's strategic interventions in strengthening democracy, governance, and conflict resolution address multifaceted issues including electoral processes, transparency, corruption, civic education, and rule of law. By enhancing electoral procedures and empowering local governments, Pro Public fosters a participatory and accountable governance framework. Transparency and accountability are bolstered through public expenditure tracking, community scorecards, and citizen report cards, ensuring that public resources are utilized effectively and responsibly.

Pro Public’s strategies incorporate a blend of advocacy, capacity building, and media mobilization. Advocacy campaigns, policy reviews, and public dialogues foster an informed and engaged citizenry. Community mediation, nonviolent communication, and peace education address local and political disputes, human rights violations, and caste, religion, and gender conflicts. This holistic approach includes innovative methods like playback theater and peace art, which engage communities creatively in dialogue and conflict resolution.

Moreover, Pro Public promotes civic education and participation through voter education campaigns and social accountability tools such as public audits and social audits. Media mobilization, including TV, radio, and social media, ensures widespread dissemination of peace messages and civic education. By combining research, dialogue facilitation, and capacity building, Pro Public effectively contributes to the establishment of a robust, transparent, and peaceful democratic society.

Projects Intervened

  1. Enacting Dialogue (Playback Theater)
  2. Dialogue Facilitation and Mediation for Strengthening Peace and Social Harmony”
  3. Community Mediation Program
  4. Reintegration of Ex-Combatants
  5. National Capacity Development Institute (NCDI)
  6. Good Governance
  7. Coalition for Constituent Assembly Support (CoCAS)
  8. Public Debates on Issues surrounding the Constituent Assembly (PDICA)
  9. Civil Society Anti-Corruption
  10. Leaders, Listen to the Voice of People!
  11. Observation of the Constituent Assembly Election in Nepal
  12. Defining the Public Agenda: Strengthening Constituencies for Peace and Reform in Nepal
  13. Civil Society Support Project To the Governance Reform Program of HMG/N (HMG/SDC Project Implemented by Pro Public)