FCDO

The FCDO Project: Promoting Inclusive Governance

The FCDO-funded project works with marginalized groups, including women, youth, people with disabilities, and the elderly. Implemented by RWAMREC with financial support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the project aims to promote inclusive governance and ensure that public policies are responsive to the needs of all citizens.

Its overall objective is to contribute to the development of effective and inclusive policy responses—particularly regarding the institutionalization of the Gender Budget Statement, Imihigo performance contracts, and addressing existing gaps in gender and social inclusion—in order to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The project focuses on three key groups:

• Citizens: Empowering them to actively participate in planning and decision-making processes, and to hold leaders accountable through the Community Scorecard (CSC) model.

• Leaders: Building their capacity to address gender and inclusion challenges in their work.

• Government institutions: Supporting local and national authorities in formulating inclusive policies and guidelines that reflect citizens’ gender and social inclusion priorities.

Our Approach: Capacity Building, Networking, and Advocacy

To achieve its goals, the project uses a variety of strategies, including:

• Strengthening forum members’ knowledge on Gender Transformative Approaches (GTA), planning, and budgeting;

• Training citizens on the use of the Community Scorecard to ensure meaningful engagement in governance processes;

• Equipping district technical staff with skills to integrate gender and social inclusion considerations into planning and budgeting.