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III. CIVIC ACTIVISM AND PARTICIPATION

Active citizenship is an important part of any democracy. It can include volunteering, activism and participation in social movements, as well as traditional political action. Citizens who take an active role in their communities’ democratic development are important voices in ensuring the accountability and transparency of political elites. Civil society organisations can put pressure on governments to act against corruption and ensure that citizens’ voices are heard.

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