Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre

Established in 2009, the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is a leading nonprofit organization that works on conducting and administering elections through capacity building, legislative processes, strengthening democratic governance, and promoting citizen participation in Nigeria. With a previous award, PLAC promoted accountability, electoral integrity, and social inclusion in the electoral reform process in Nigeria. This final award is part of a package of three electoral reform grants to PLAC, Women's Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA), and Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA). In collaboration with WRAPA and PAACA, PLAC analyzes national and international observer reports of the 2023 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission’s report on the elections, and recommendations from citizens and government electoral reform committees. The findings inform public education and policy reform that promotes electoral integrity and accountability. PLAC disseminates findings to stakeholders through social media and other platforms. Also, PLAC works with two technical advisors who are experienced in electoral reform and accountability in implementing this project. Ultimately, the project contributes to improved electoral and political systems that lay the foundation for accountability, transparency, and anti-corruption.

Established in 2009, the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is a leading nonprofit organization that works on the conduct and administration of elections through capacity building, legislative processes, strengthening democratic governance, and promoting citizen participation in Nigeria. This grant supports PLAC to work with the disability community and other On Nigeria grantee partners to review and identify gaps in the implementation of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018 and other related laws and policies. The award supports members of the disability community to advocate for disability inclusion in the appointment of national-level policymakers. Finally, PLAC strengthens the agency of women and young people with disabilities to participate in public life while enhancing the uptake of deaf-inclusive technology.

Established in 2009, the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is a leading nonprofit organization that works on the conduct and administration of elections through capacity building, legislative processes, strengthening democratic governance, and promoting citizen participation in Nigeria. A previous award to PLAC enabled accountability and anti-corruption to be prioritized in the 2019 elections. With this renewal, PLAC aims to work at the federal level to strengthen accountability, anti-corruption, and social inclusion in the electoral and constitutional reforms process, and to mobilize diverse voices for electoral accountability. PLAC advocates for the creation of a social inclusion department in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enable historically marginalized groups and civil society to actively participate in the electoral process. PLAC is coordinating with other Foundation grantees to implement the project. This award is part of a package of awards to bring attention to anti-corruption, accountability, and social inclusion issues during the 2023 elections. The award is expected to contribute to On Nigeria’s goal of reducing corruption and strengthening accountability, transparency, and participation.

Established in 2009, the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is a leading non-profit organization in Nigeria that promotes citizens’ access to public policy. PLAC supports legislative processes and facilitates citizen participation in governance. With this award, PLAC is working with four organizations to sustain and increase the momentum for anti-corruption and accountability to improve governance in Nigeria. By fostering dialogue, the project encourages widespread demand for accountability and reinforces an important foundation for anti-corruption in Nigeria.

The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), established in 2009, is a leading nonprofit in Nigeria that promotes citizens’ access to public policy. It has a track record of successful policy advocacy initiatives and programs that facilitate civil society organizations’ engagement with public institutions. This award helps PLAC to secure past gains on electoral processes, especially the role and influence of technology, and to expand innovations that will improve electoral integrity and protect the sanctity of voting and voters rights. The organization will educate the public on laws governing elections; review and compile guidelines of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on elections; support the work of the Technical Advisory Group of the Chair of INEC; and hire consultants to support the Chair of INEC. The overall aim of this project is to consolidate the positive gains of the 2015 general elections and advance electoral and political accountability in Nigeria. PLAC will coordinate its activities with another grantee, the Institute for Innovations in Development.