Good Governance–Our Policy
March 24, 2010 (Malakal) — For any country to realize peace, development and prosperity, that country must have good governance.
Challenges—lack of good governance is directly linked to—
* dictatorship
* corruption
* insecurity (tribal fighting, intimidation and arbitrary imprisonment)
* lack of real policies and programs aimed at addressing the root cause of community issues and development
* lack of freedom of speech, assembly and innovativeness
* absence of democracy, political freedom, freedom of choices, etc
* absent of the rule of law
Our Proposal
* the law is the supreme power of the land (rule of law)
* equal treatment, hearing, remedy and representation in front of the law
* freedom of choices, assembly, expression and political will/opinion
* democracy–the rights to vote and be elected
* put an end to dictatorship, intimidation/fear and unlawful imprisonment
* protection of citizens by law and no to abuse of power
* govern justly and equally (no to tribalism and favoritism)
* will mandate civil society organizations to translate, disseminate and explain laws to the entire population of Upper Nile state in order to know their rights
Inspiration/Benefits
* Rule of law will prevail in Upper Nile state; and our communities will no longer live under the bondage and mercy of political leaders. Hence, they will live equally with pride and dignity!
Ding Lam YUAL
Media & Communication
Changson Team