Decisions for the People, By the People

Civil society is essential in making decisions that affect people's lives, especially in democracies where decisions are meant to be made for the people and by the people. Civil society comprises of people and organizations that are independent. act like a bridge between the individuals and the government. Civil society’s role in decision-making is diverse, including providing information, raising awareness, mobilizing communities, conducting research, advocating for policies, monitoring implementation, and holding governments accountable. civil society organisations (CSOs) often represent marginalized group, such as women, children, and minorities, voices of whom are mostly ignored or unheard in decision-making processes. Civil society's role in decision-making is critical to ensure that the people are heard, and their needs are addressed. Through their engagement, CSOs help to build more responsive, transparent, and accountable governance, which are necessary for sustainable development and social justice. This paper discusses the crucial civil society’s role in decision-making processes that affect people's lives, particularly in democracies. Civil society, which comprises individuals and organizations independent from the government and private sector, acts as a bridge between the people and the government. The paper outlines the diverse roles of civil society in decision-making, including providing information, raising awareness, mobilizing communities, conducting research, advocating for policies, monitoring implementation, and holding governments accountable. The paper emphasizes civil society's capacity to represent marginalized groups in processes of decision-making. The paper also highlights civil society's ability to work with Government and other stakeholders to make sure that policies and programs are more effective, transparent, and accountable. The paper concludes that civil society's role in decision-making is critical to ensure that voices of the people are heard, and their needs are addressed.

Keywords:
Decision-Making ,Civil Society, Accountability, Transparency,