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How citizens shape and monitor governance, from voting to social accountability.
2 of 2 x. role of citizens in governance
From voters to partners in governance
Citizens are not only recipients of government services but active participants in governance: they choose governments, pay taxes, obey laws, take part in decision-making, monitor public performance, and hold officials accountable.
Examples from Pakistan and the world
Social accountability tools, such as participatory budgeting, citizen report cards, social audits, complaint portals and community co-production, allow citizens to influence decisions and hold governments accountable.