The primary objective of this study is to conduct a post assessment of the extent to which civil society organizations have been able to participate in public policymaking, and to monitor and hold the government accountable—through public accountability mechanisms—for the implementation of those policies, with the aim of strengthening governance integrity in Palestine. This assessment takes into account the unique circumstances of the Palestinian territories, resulting from the ongoing occupation, political division, and the conditions surrounding the formation of associations, peaceful assembly, and freedom of expression, as well as the government’s role in halting violations of rights and freedoms and its level of commitment to relevant legislation. It also draws on the findings of reports issued by human rights institutions in these areas, such as the Independent Commission for Human Rights, the Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA), the Human Rights and Democracy Media Center (Shams), the Coalition for Integrity and Accountability (AMAN), the Center for the Defense of Liberties and Civil Rights (Hurriyat), the Palestinian Initiative for the Promotion of Global Dialogue and Democracy (Miftah), and other relevant institutions.
