CHAGAI
Health Education and Environment Program (HEEP) Balochistan, a partner Civil Society Organization (CSO) of the Citizen Network for Budget Accountability (CNBA), organized a Community Accountability Forum in District Chagai to highlight citizens’ concerns regarding the availability and quality of essential public services.
The Citizen Network for Budget Accountability (CNBA) is a nationwide network of civil society organizations managed by the Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI), which provides research, technical support and guidance to promote transparency, citizen participation and accountability in public service delivery.
The forum brought together community members, teachers, health professionals, local government representatives, civil society members and other relevant stakeholders to discuss public service delivery challenges in the district.
During the forum, participants shared their experiences and highlighted concerns relating to healthcare facilities, the availability of doctors and medical services, teachers and basic facilities in government schools, access to clean drinking water, sanitation, drainage and waste management.
Participants also assessed the availability and quality of public services through Community Score Cards, recording their collective perceptions on a scale of 1 to 5. The exercise aimed to identify service delivery gaps and highlight areas requiring the attention of relevant government departments.
Speaking on the occasion, Abdul Wahab Notani, Project Coordinator, HEEP Balochistan, stated:
“Access to quality education, healthcare, clean drinking water and basic municipal services is essential for every citizen. The concerns raised by local communities deserve serious attention from the relevant government departments.
Our objective is to strengthen citizen participation, promote transparency and accountability, and encourage effective coordination between communities and government institutions to improve public service delivery in District Chagai.”
Participants emphasized the importance of strengthening coordination between local communities and government departments to address public service delivery challenges.
The forum highlighted the need for greater institutional responsiveness, community participation and practical measures to improve essential services.
The Community Accountability Forum provided a platform for citizens to express their concerns and contribute to discussions aimed at improving transparency, accountability and public service delivery in District Chagai.
Organized by: Health Education and Environment Program (HEEP) Balochistan
Partner Network: Citizen Network for Budget Accountability (CNBA)
Network Management and Technical Support: Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI)
