Participation by bont men and women is a key cornerstone of good governance.participation could be either direct or through legitimate intermedlate institution or representatives.lt is important to point out that representaive democracy does not necessarily mean that the concerns of the most vulnerable in soclety would be taken into conslderation in decision making. Particiation needs to be informed and organized.this meansfreedom of association and expression on the one hand and an organized civil society on the other hand.