2023-07-11
Civil society in the territory of Gungu, located in the south-west of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has just set up an innovative initiative called “Electoral Showcase”. As part of the next elections scheduled for next December, this showcase aims to identify the best candidates capable of representing and defending the interests of this territory.
Gungu’s civil society president, Joachim Kusamba, explains that this electoral showcase was created with the aim of promoting the region’s development. He compares this initiative to a cupboard with glass making it easy to distinguish between clean and dirty glasses or plates. In the electoral context, the “windows” correspond to specific criteria, 15 in number, such as competence, initiatives, level of studies and the social project in accordance with the development of the territory of Gungu.
This initiative of the civil society of Gungu is the fruit of a citizen consultation carried out since last May. Civil society continues to sensitize the population of the region, in order to promote active and informed participation in the elections.
The idea of the Gungu electoral showcase highlights the need to choose competent and committed candidates, capable of truly representing and defending the interests of the local population. This innovative approach could serve as an example for other regions in the DRC, by promoting a more rigorous selection of candidates for elections and by encouraging the sustainable and balanced development of the territories.
In short, the establishment of the Gungu electoral showcase demonstrates the will of civil society to take an active part in the democratic process and to contribute to the development of their territory. This type of participatory initiative is essential for transparent and accountable governance, allowing citizens to choose representatives who will truly act in their interests. Let’s hope that this electoral showcase inspires other regions in the DRC and contributes to consolidating democracy in the country