In most cases, this period does not often live up to the hope and expectations of the country’s citizens and the international community. Weak accountability and corruption too often become entrenched in the society, leading to disenchantment with the international community and government. Public participation is low, information is hard to come by, expectations are not met or balanced, and citizens are frustrated. The Network for Integrity in Reconstruction (NIR) calls for an approach to reconstruction that empowers the population, restores hope and avoids feeding cynicism. NIR supports civil society organizations that monitor how accountable, competent and corruption-prone post-war reconstruction aid programmes are. Our partner organizations build the long-term capacities of communities to monitor and report their findings to the public, their government and donors. They monitor in partnership with local communities, municipalities, district offices and other relevant bodies. NIR’s mission statement is: We work to advance integrity in post-war countries by promoting accountability, competence, and corruption control to increase the effectiveness of recovery and reduce the likelihood of reverting to violent conflict. The goals of the NIR are to have a positive impact on the integrity of the reconstruction process: Awareness and literacy of the reconstruction process Transparency and availability of information on reconstruction Civil society engagement in the reconstruction process
To have a positive impact on reconstruction policies: Reconstruction programmes prioritise needs of poor and marginalised groups Capacities of local groups are built to monitor reconstruction programmes in the long term. Increased effectiveness of the execution of reconstruction programmes through increased levels of transparency, accountability and inclusiveness
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