Hamad lauds accountability, transparency in election process.

ISLAMABAD -- Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar here on Monday lauded the accountability and transparency in election process for strengthening the democratic norms and political institution in the country.

He said that USAID had played vital role for promotion of education and political awareness among the masses regarding the public participation in election process for continuity of the democracy in the country.

Addressing as chief guest at a ceremony of Trust for Democratic Education and Accountability (TDEA) citizen's voice project's, which was organized in collaboration with USAID, he hailed the work of USAID in facilitating engagement between citizens and state institutions.

Hammad Azhar said that the project has enabled the citizens to become part of the solution to accountable governance and democracy in the country.

'The voices from organizations can enrich dialogue and help ensure that the needs of local populations are taken into account in policy making and development programmes,'he said.

USAID Pakistan's Mission Director, Julie Koenen said this interplay could foster peacefulness in societies, build successful economies and improve how people experience their daily lives.

He said that since 2011, the Citizens' Voice Project has worked to strengthen democracy in Pakistan through sustained investments in citizen engagement with public and elected institutions on transparent, responsive and accountable governance.

USAID Pakistan's mission director said that one of the major highlights of the project was its...

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