As a tool for keeping members of parliament accountable to citizens, MOST evaluated each MP and published a “MP Performance Card” in national newspapers.  The cards rated MPs according to attendance, legislative actions and visits and meetings in constituent offices.  With most MPs receiving a poor rating, the citizens responded in shock calling on MPs to be more responsive.  MOST’s innovation is now an annual, permanent and official practice of parliament.

MOST played a leadership role in improving institutional mechanisms for citizen participation.  Through meetings and public discussions, it brought CSOs and officials to deliberate and exchange views.  Important actions were taken which have made it easier for CSOs to participate in public and oversight hearings and gain MPs greater access to CSO expertise.

At the local level, MOST created “ART of Local Self Government”, to engage local CSOs in monitoring the performance of local government officials and procurement activities.  Twelve reports on work of councils were issued.  This was followed by a series of forums in which local officials and citizens together developed a “White List of Priorities”.  In total sixty-five priorities were identified of which twenty were addressed through budget allocations in six municipalities.

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