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UNDP Applauds Kerala’s Democratic Initiatives

Geraldine J Fraser-Moleketi
Practice Director
Democratic Governance Group
UNDP/BDP

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Dear Honorable Minister Ommen Chandy

Please accept our congratulations, and  deep appreciation, for the range of innovative practices in democratic governance , initiated by the Government of Kerala in strengthening people's access and participation in human development and governance. 

I have accessed  media reports about the innovative approach to ensure transparency and accountability in Governance, particularly your decision to web-stream the entire functioning of your office.  Your mass contact programme, in many ways, is the first of its kind to ensure the  right to direct access to leaders and senior civil servants of the government.

On visiting your website (http://www.keralacm.gov.in) I was impressed by the 24X7 call centre to the office of  Chief Minister and the whistle blowing provisions for combating corruption. The idea box for Vision 2030 also seems to be an interesting case of developing an inclusive approach to building shared vision within the society. My colleagues  have also reported about the new e-governance projects  in Kerala.

During my tenure as the Cabinet Minister of South Africa and in my present capacity, leading the world-wide democratic governance practise  of UNDP, I emphasized the need to promote South-South learning in the area of democratic governance.

I believe that many countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America may be able to learn from the innovative practises in democratic governance in Kerala. The Democratic Governance Group of UNDP will be interested exploring how best to show case options for south-south learning from Kerala.

 During my visit to India in the second week of March, I would look forward to learn more about the work of Government of Kerala in the area of democratic governance. We would be happy to explore areas of mutual collaboration in strengthening south-south learning initiatives and possible partnership with the government in the area of e-governance,  anti-corruption,governance assessments and local governance.

Sincerely

Geraldine J. Fraser-Moleketi

 

Geraldine J Fraser-Moleketi

Practice Director
Democratic Governance Group
UNDP/BDP
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