TRACE is structured to focus on the following thematic areas.
 

1. Improved media environment and increased citizen access to quality independent media, research and information;

2. Effective civil society monitoring and advocacy for improvements to the electoral cycle;

3. Protection and promotion of equality and human rights by civil society and communities;

4. Vulnerable and marginalised groups empowered to access justice;

5. Effective citizen engagement around improving service delivery and transparent, accountable use of public and natural resources;

6. Strengthened local/national coalitions around issues of public interest, informed by public policy research;

7. Improved the effectiveness and coordination of civil society engaging on democratic governance issues.