Annual Report (2013-2014)

Date: August 21, 2014

The goal of the Open Democracy Initiative is to bridge the gap between
citizens and state and to articulate policy responses based on inclusive
research. By pursuing these goals, Jinnah Institute is creating awareness,
expanding knowledge bases and facilitating the implementation of informed recommendations for researchers and policy-makers. This program focuses on strengthening democratic practices such as transparency in public contracts, the right to religious freedom, social entitlements, right to information and the provision of social justice. In addition, this initiative is an awareness and capacity building effort for better governance in Pakistan’s public institutions. It advocates the reinstatement of state writ in areas where parallel and/or colonial structures restrict access to fundamental rights, such as universal suffrage and equal opportunities for all.