The article above presents an interesting initiative set up by civil society in Gungu territory in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Entitled “Electoral Showcase”, this initiative aims to identify the best candidates capable of representing and defending the interests of the territory during the next elections in December.
The metaphor used to explain this approach is that of a cupboard with windows that make it possible to distinguish clean glasses or plates from dirty ones. In the electoral context, the windows represent the criteria for selecting candidates. In total, fifteen criteria were established, such as competence, initiatives, level of studies and a social project focused on the development of the Gungu territory.
This innovation was the result of a citizen consultation conducted by civil society since May. It testifies to a desire to promote the development of this region which has remained underdeveloped for many years.
The article also highlights civil society’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness among the local population to raise awareness of this initiative and encourage citizen engagement in the electoral process.
In conclusion, this “Electoral Showcase” set up by the civil society of Gungu in the DRC represents an innovative approach to selecting the best candidates for the next elections. Based on specific criteria, this initiative aims to promote the development of the territory and ensure effective representation of the interests of the population