EFSCRJ 2025 – 2029 Outcomes

The EFSCRJ’s strategic plan is designed to achieve measurable, transformative outcomes across its five core components.

Below are the anticipated short-term, medium-term, and long-term results:

Key Outcomes:

Legal Reforms: Draft laws proposed to protect the freedoms of expression, assembly, and media.
Reduced Repression: Fewer cases of journalist harassment, protest bans, and arbitrary arrests.
Stronger Civil Society: Independent media and activists operate with greater safety and legal backing.

Indicators:

✔ Number of restrictive laws repealed or amended.

✔ Reduction in reported violations against activists/media.

✔ Increased public participation in protests and civic actions.

Key Outcomes:

Inclusive Policies: Anti-discrimination laws adopted and enforced (e.g., gender equity, disability rights).
Representation Boost: Marginalized groups (women, youth, PWDs) gain seats in decision making institutions.
Awareness Shift: Public attitudes show reduced tolerance for exclusionary practices.

Indicators:

✔ Passage of 2+ new equality laws (e.g., Gender Equality Bill).

✔ 30% increase in marginalized groups in decision-making roles.

✔ Survey data showing improved public support for inclusion.

Key Outcomes:

Civic Engagement: Citizens trained and understand rights awareness and skills.
Grassroots Movements: Community-led campaigns on accountability issues (e.g., service delivery).
Voter Participation: Higher turnout in elections, especially among youth and women.

Indicators:

✔ Number of workshops conducted and participants reached.

✔ Local advocacy campaigns launched (e.g., budget tracking).

✔ Voter registration/turnout rates in target regions.

Key Outcomes:

Open Governance: Government agencies proactively publish budgets, contracts, and decisions.
Corruption Reduction: Fewer embezzlement cases due to citizen monitoring.
Digital Access: Public portals for information requests operationalized.

Indicators:

✔ % of government institutions complying with ATI Act.

✔ Corruption Perception Index (CPI) score improvement.

✔ Citizen reports filed via transparency platforms.

Key Outcomes:

Justice Served: Landmark court rulings against human rights violators (e.g., Jammeh-era crimes).
Institutional Reforms: Police/judiciary adopt accountability mechanisms (e.g., complaint systems).
Impunity Decline: Prosecution rates for SGBV, torture, and corruption rise.

Indicators:

✔ Number of high-profile accountability cases resolved.

✔ Backlog reduction in courts (e.g., 20% faster case processing).

✔ Surveys on public trust in judiciary/police.