Research for Democracy
Strong Democracies
Strong Democracies
Strong Democracies
At The Local Solutions (LSC), we believe that strong democracies are built on informed citizens and accountable institutions. Our Research and Policy Division is at the heart of this mission — conducting in-depth, comparative analyses of African constitutions to uncover the structural and systemic gaps that weaken democratic accountabili
At The Local Solutions (LSC), we believe that strong democracies are built on informed citizens and accountable institutions. Our Research and Policy Division is at the heart of this mission — conducting in-depth, comparative analyses of African constitutions to uncover the structural and systemic gaps that weaken democratic accountability, limit citizen participation, and hinder equitable governance.
Policy Insights
Strong Democracies
Strong Democracies
Through this rigorous research, we generate actionable policy insights and reform proposals designed to:
- Promote inclusive governance and broaden citizen engagement in public decision-making.
- Strengthen the rule of law and the integrity of public institutions.
- Advance the protection of human rights and constitutional freedoms across diverse African contexts.
Partnership
Strong Democracies
Partnership
With greater partnership and support, LSC is poised to expand the reach and impact of this work by:
- Broadening our research scope to include emerging constitutional and governance trends across the continent.
- Convening multi-stakeholder policy dialogues that bring together lawmakers, jurists, legal scholars, and civic leaders to co-creat
With greater partnership and support, LSC is poised to expand the reach and impact of this work by:
- Broadening our research scope to include emerging constitutional and governance trends across the continent.
- Convening multi-stakeholder policy dialogues that bring together lawmakers, jurists, legal scholars, and civic leaders to co-create reform strategies.
- Delivering nationwide civic education campaigns to raise public awareness of constitutional rights, responsibilities, and ongoing reform efforts.
By bridging research, advocacy, and citizen action, we are helping to lay the foundation for a more just, participatory, and resilient democratic future across Africa.