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Anti Corruption Coalition Uganda (ACCU)
ContextThe Anti Corruption Coalition of Uganda (ACCU) brings together 70 civil society organisations, individuals, religious leaders, academicians, media practitioners and key institutions involved in the fight against corruption in Uganda.
It was formed in January 1999 and registered as an NGO under the NGO statute which anti-corruption activists can enhance their capacity to tackle corruption and build a strong voice and force that can effectively engage government on issues of corruption. (Since its inception in 1999, it has been lobbying and advocating for appropriate anti corruption national policies, punitive measures, research, and exposure of corrupt activities; as well as the capacity building, coalition building and mobilization of the Ugandan citizens to fight corruption.) |
Area of Work:
Uganda, Africa Contact Person:
Aidah Wetungu |
Approaches to implementing Community monitoring/accountability
Results and Lessons
Results:
Lessons:
- Community voices have been raised in strengthening the resourcing and functioning of primary health care (PHC) systems.
- Improved public involvement, social action and accountability in health.
Lessons:
- They is support work at national, district and local level with health systems.
- Through participatory approaches community members should get involved in accountability and action.