Country programs are central to the work of Justice for the Poor’s. J4P programs are shaped by a detailed understanding of the local context and engage closely with government and local communities, often in partnership with other agencies and institutions. As a result the specific nature of the programs varies according to local needs and conditions. All share a broad agenda, however: to contribute to an environment which fosters equitable growth, state stability and participatory citizenship through:
Enhanced citizen understanding, claiming, and enforcement of economic and social rights. Improved accountability, conflict management and dispute resolution in reform processes.
In general, country programs have three main phases: Research and analysis - intensive field-based research to identify the nature of existing local level dynamics, and possible entry points for reform. Operational pilots - the implementation of pro-poor justice initiatives that test reform ideas and possibilities. Scaling up and mainstreaming - incorporating lessons from both research and pilot projects, the expansion of successful pilots into broader government programs.
J4P programs are currently in place in nine countries.
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