Civil society, including civil society organizations and voluntary associations, and the private sector contribute to the MDGs in support of national planning strategies and policies

Electoral laws, processes and institutions strengthen inclusive participation and professional electoral administration

Access to information policies support accountability and transparency

National, regional and local levels of governance expand their capacities to reduce conflict and manage the equitable delivery of public services

Legislatures, regional elected bodies, and local assemblies have strengthened institutional capacity, enabling them to represent their constituents more effectively

Strengthened capacities of national human rights institutions

Strengthened national, regional and local level capacity to mainstream gender equality and women's empowerment in government policies and institutions

1: Democratic Governance