Muhtasari wa jumla

An assembly is a group that regularly meets to make decisions on specific topics. Some assemblies are open to community participation, while others involve selected participants such as women or farmers in a specific location—but they all aim to include diverse voices in decision-making.

Assemblies hold meetings, some are private and some are open. If they are open, it is possible to participate in them (for example: attending if the capacity allows it, adding points to the agenda, or commenting on the proposals and decisions taken by this organ).

Examples:

• A community advisory group for a water and sanitation project, meeting quarterly to review community needs and suggest improvements.

• A beneficiary accountability committee that meets monthly to track how aid is distributed and flag issues.

• A local peace council that collects concerns about violence and helps shape local conflict prevention strategies.