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Sound local governance Citizens need good government services and leaders who address public needs. USAID works with about 900 municipalities to generate revenue through better tax collection, install software to manage the tax system, and produce publications that alert citizens to the processes and paperwork needed to accomplish routine tasks. All of these additions have decreased corruption and increased revenues by 30 percent. Public accounts are now online in many municipalities. With more information, the public has a voice in how their taxes are used. Public education campaigns have raised awareness that paying taxes leads to better services. Responsive parliament Civil society |
Members of the Youth Environment Parliament meet with Member of Parliament Akhram Sheyhayb, Head of the Environment Committee, at the Parliament. The youth are elected annually by their peers to give youth a voice in helping enforce environmental laws. |
This page last updated on January 03, 2008 | PRIVACY POLICY | USAID.GOV |