Programme for strengthening of the democratic local governance & the electoral processes in Sialkot (Punjab) Pakistan: Phase-II

Operational Area: 140 rural locations + 20 Urban wards in Sialkot district
Timeframe: May 1, 2024 – 31 May 2026
Support Agency: National Endowment for Democracy

Expected Results

  • Increase in demands for early elections to local government institutions
  • Increase in inclusive participation in democratic electoral processes
  • Training of Potential Election /Polling Agents:
  • Facilitation for “marginalized and excluded social segments”
  • Bridging the gender gap in voter’s turnout during elections:
  • Enhancement of Civic Participation in social engineering /local Development initiatives.
  • Capacity Development of the Staff of local government & community Development Department
  • Promotion of volunteerism for undertaking local development initiatives