Democratic and Accountable Government
Effective public institutions are essential for societies to be safe, free and prosperous. The process of governing must be more transparent, accountable and inclusive in order to achieve fairness and equity.
Why It Matters
An active, knowledgeable citizenry is critical to strengthening democratic practice and securing social justice.
The Focus of Our Work
All of our work supports efforts that help people become participants in the decisions that have an impact on their lives. We do this primarily by supporting robust and inclusive civic organizations that bring diverse people together and give them a voice in the democratic process.
Our global work focuses on strengthening the right of people to assemble and advocate and on promoting greater government transparency and accountability on issues ranging from public spending to the reform of key global institutions that govern the flow of resources.
In the United States, we also focus on reforms that protect every individual's right to participation in the political process, including ensuring an accurate census count, fair redistricting and full access to voting.
Leadership
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Maya L. Harris
Vice President, Democracy, Rights and Justice
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Dawn Smalls
Director, Democratic Participation
Initiatives
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Martín Abregú
Director, Rights and Governance
Initiatives
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