Tooro Dev. launches a monthly press conference to promote accountability.

Tooro Dev. launches a monthly press conference to promote accountability. By Francis Tusiime 26/06/2014 Kabarole In a bid to promote accountability and transparency for public resources amongst leaders in the Rwenzori region, Tooro Development net Work an NGO partnering with Rwenzori Journalist Forum has today launched a regional monthly press conference. According to Baguma Johnston Kumaraki the Director Tooro Development Network disclosed that the regional monthly press conference is aimed at improving service delivery through advocacy and promoting timely accountability in the seven districts of the Rwenzori region. During the event, Kumaraki disclosed that they also launched track Fm polling initiative where the local people will be sending their views and opinions via SMS and then be documented for publication. This initiative will enable local leaders to interact with their leaders on issues that concern on service delivery in the region. The Director also said that Ugandan government is taking many of decision of public concern out of political excitement but is not using reliable data. He said through this initiative the government will be getting direct feedback from the public. Kumaraki said that this program will expose corrupt officials and leaders who are not executing their duties as expected by the public.