governance
Promoting Human Rights and Democracy
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The administration believes in the indivisibility of rights and development. A strong democracy respects the dignity of every person, safeguards freedoms, and allows civic voices to flourish.
Since 2020, Chakwera has pushed for legal and institutional reforms to anchor governance in rights-based principles.
Problems to be solved
Selective application of human rights laws
Shrinking civic space for NGOs and media
Limited inclusion of women, youth, and marginalized groups in decision-making
Opportunities to unlock
Operationalized the Access to Information Act to promote transparency and media freedom
Established government-CSO dialogue platforms for inclusive governance
Repositioned MBC and TVM as independent public broadcasters