By Ari Johnson
 
The Community Management Committees of Yirimadjo are coordinating a series of discussions throughout April and May between each of the 14 Tostan/Project Muso education centers and the local Mayor’s Office, represented by Madu Colon Coulibaly.
 
During these sessions, community members have the opportunity to express their needs, concerns, and questions to the Mayor’s office. Through these sessions,  Mr. Coulibaly explains the responsibilities of each citizen to ensure effective and transparent local government, such as paying taxes, and provides information about how the Mayor’s office is spending local tax revenue. 
 
These sessions are designed to cultivate mutual accountability between the citizens of Yirimadjo and the leaders they have elected, and to empower the community of Yirimadjo to take the lead in strengthening the democratic process from its roots.