Recommendation:
That the new program include substantial focus on the citizen/demand dimension,
including access to justice and citizens holding government accountable. This dimension
not only complements the other dimensions, but it essential to their success. Experience
has shown that good legislation and institutional reforms can easily be undermined or
skirted without informed citizen participation and adequate non-government oversight.
Given the concerns among many interviewees that the reform process is not proceeding
apace, this dimension should be considered an integral part of any new ROL
programming. It should be noted, however, that the recommended actions below assume
that at least moderate progress will be made on advancing judicial reform. If this
assumption fails to materialize, the new program should adjust the focus of this
dimension accordingly, i.e., focus less on access to justice and more on advocacy for
legal reform, protection of human rights.