Vision: “PAC envisages a peaceful, democratic and a well-developed state order where there’s efficient and effective management of public affairs to the best interest of the citizen of the country”.

 PAC Mission Statement “PAC exists to effectively contribute to the quality of governance of the country and public service delivery through an active interaction of civil society with the state”

In pursuit of this mission, PAC shall be guided by and work to promote and protect these core principles of constitutionalism, rule of law; frugal public management, economic empowerment and justice at all times

The principal objectives of PAC that guide its activities are: -

a)To assist in enhancing the quality of public policies, programs and services of direct concern to citizen through systematic research, education, policy advocacy, advisory services to citizen; government and donors as well as fighting corruption and social injustice;

b)To use the findings of the Center’s research to inform the public and to encourage and support collective action by citizen groups to improve accountability and performance in government and other non-state development actors;

c)To contribute in building the civic competence of citizenry and transforming them into  confident, public-spirited and politically active citizen that provide a foundation for democratic governance and accountable leadership  in the country;

d)To network and build alliances with other organizations, public and private, national and international, to further these broad objectives.

PAC Philosophy and Core Values

Our values as PAC are rooted on our strong belief in democratic governance and an overriding desire to advance and improve the human condition. These values include:

a)Respect for the rights, culture and dignity of men and women served or affected by the organisation’s work;

b)We cherish our freedom and liberty, equity and liberating education; the fundamental elements that trigger our innovativeness and creativity in problem solving; on these we shall not negotiate;

c)Devoting the maximum possible proportion of resources available to the task at hand;

d)Ensuring that the organisation remains true to its mission, objectives, identity, integrity, methods and activities;

e)Promoting meaningful participation and Involvement, whenever possible, of all stakeholders;

f)Willingness to collaborate and network with other agencies around issues of mutual concern and interest rather than compete with them;
g)Maintaining high professional and ethical standards at both an organisational and personal level;

h)We cherish the power of collective action- the people-power dimension to public management, transparency and accountability, a people-driven democracy.

Corporate work principles

PAC members, staff and associates are guided by the following principles in execution of their duties and sustaining productive work relationships:

a)Promoting positive social change;
b)Working in partnership;
c)Cultivating  mutual respect;
d)Openness and being accessible;
e)Champion accountability;
f)Practice consistency;
g)Adopt professional and effective approaches;
h)Reflect and nurture diversity.

STRATEGY AND SCOPE OF PAC

The Centre has developed a six-pronged strategy to address governance issues experienced by the average person and upon which its agenda for improving the quality of governance is premised. These strategy instruments are:

a)Research to provide a systematic assessment of issues as experienced by citizen, and provide a basis for identifying actionable proposals;

b)Advocacy actions  with CSO’s and citizens groups for improving citizen empowerment, awareness and participation in democracy and governance related  issues;

c)Promotion of transparency and accountability in public management and social justice  by developing and establishing  social accountability mechanisms at both supply and demand sides of democracy and governance that enhance effectiveness and responsiveness of public institutions and empower citizen to take the challenge of social injustice and corruption head-on and to promote accountable public leadership;

d)Technical and advisory support services directed towards improvement in design and implementation of reforms to and performance of public institutions, non-state actors and citizens organizations; as well as donor /funding organizations;

e)Information development and dissemination through the media, publications, the website, Public Information Centre (PIC) workshops and other modes of communication to share learning and expedience.

f)Systematic capacity building and collaboration  with interested institutions across Uganda and internationally so as to scale up impact;Vision: “PAC envisages a peaceful, democratic and a well-developed state order where there’s efficient and effective management of public affairs to the best interest of the citizen of the country”.

PAC Mission Statement “PAC exists to effectively contribute to the quality of governance of the country and public service delivery through an active interaction of civil society with the state”

In pursuit of this mission, PAC shall be guided by and work to promote and protect these core principles of constitutionalism, rule of law; frugal public management, economic empowerment and justice at all times

The principal objectives of PAC that guide its activities are: -

a)To assist in enhancing the quality of public policies, programs and services of direct concern to citizen through systematic research, education, policy advocacy, advisory services to citizen; government and donors as well as fighting corruption and social injustice;

b)To use the findings of the Center’s research to inform the public and to encourage and support collective action by citizen groups to improve accountability and performance in government and other non-state development actors;

c)To contribute in building the civic competence of citizenry and transforming them into  confident, public-spirited and politically active citizen that provide a foundation for democratic governance and accountable leadership  in the country;

d)To network and build alliances with other organizations, public and private, national and international, to further these broad objectives.

PAC Philosophy and Core Values

Our values as PAC are rooted on our strong belief in democratic governance and an overriding desire to advance and improve the human condition. These values include:

a)Respect for the rights, culture and dignity of men and women served or affected by the organisation’s work;

b)We cherish our freedom and liberty, equity and liberating education; the fundamental elements that trigger our innovativeness and creativity in problem solving; on these we shall not negotiate;

c)Devoting the maximum possible proportion of resources available to the task at hand;

d)Ensuring that the organisation remains true to its mission, objectives, identity, integrity, methods and activities;

e)Promoting meaningful participation and Involvement, whenever possible, of all stakeholders;

f)Willingness to collaborate and network with other agencies around issues of mutual concern and interest rather than compete with them;
g)Maintaining high professional and ethical standards at both an organisational and personal level;

h)We cherish the power of collective action- the people-power dimension to public management, transparency and accountability, a people-driven democracy.

Corporate work principles

PAC members, staff and associates are guided by the following principles in execution of their duties and sustaining productive work relationships:

a)Promoting positive social change;
b)Working in partnership;
c)Cultivating  mutual respect;
d)Openness and being accessible;
e)Champion accountability;
f)Practice consistency;
g)Adopt professional and effective approaches;
h)Reflect and nurture diversity.

STRATEGY AND SCOPE OF PAC

The Centre has developed a six-pronged strategy to address governance issues experienced by the average person and upon which its agenda for improving the quality of governance is premised. These strategy instruments are:

a)Research to provide a systematic assessment of issues as experienced by citizen, and provide a basis for identifying actionable proposals;

b)Advocacy actions  with CSO’s and citizens groups for improving citizen empowerment, awareness and participation in democracy and governance related  issues;

c)Promotion of transparency and accountability in public management and social justice  by developing and establishing  social accountability mechanisms at both supply and demand sides of democracy and governance that enhance effectiveness and responsiveness of public institutions and empower citizen to take the challenge of social injustice and corruption head-on and to promote accountable public leadership;

d)Technical and advisory support services directed towards improvement in design and implementation of reforms to and performance of public institutions, non-state actors and citizens organizations; as well as donor /funding organizations;

e)Information development and dissemination through the media, publications, the website, Public Information Centre (PIC) workshops and other modes of communication to share learning and expedience.

f)Systematic capacity building and collaboration  with interested institutions across Uganda and internationally so as to scale up impact;