Programmatic Focus
TRACE is structured to focus on the following thematic areas.
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Improved media environment and increased citizen access to quality independent media, research and information;
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Effective civil society monitoring and advocacy for improvements to the electoral cycle;
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Protection and promotion of equality and human rights by civil society and communities;
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Vulnerable and marginalised groups empowered to access justice;
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Effective citizen engagement around improving service delivery and transparent, accountable use of public and natural resources;
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Strengthened local/national coalitions around issues of public interest, informed by public policy research;
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Improved the effectiveness and coordination of civil society engaging on democratic governance issues.