GOOD GOVERNANCE ACTIVITIES

Penang Strategic Development Plan 2 (PSDP2)

SERI is involved in formulating a strategic plan to guide development for Penang in the next decade, for 2001-2010. To start the process for this important planning exercise, several sessions with governmental officials were held to lay the groundwork. Subsequently, SERI organized a very successful three-day strategic planning retreat at Bukit Merah Laketown Resort for State Executive Members, Municipal Council Members, Penang Development Corporation and Penang Regional Development Authority.

People-Friendly Penang Initiative

In collaboration with the Municipal Council of Penang, the People-Friendly Penang Initiative project focuses on promoting and supporting the principles of good governance. It aims to make Penang barrier-free and accessible to children, disabled people and the elderly, specifically through roundtables and the establishment of demonstration sites. Click here for more information on this project.

Penang Local Government Consultative Forum

SERI is appointed as the secretariat to the Penang Local Government Consultative Forum which aims to garner input of community groups, non-governmental organizations and other civil society representatives on how to improve the functioning of local government in the State. Activities of the Forum include conducting a citizens' survey, holding a capacity building workshop, creating a website on urban governance to be linked to the municipal councils, and developing other action plans to address critical issues.

Sustainable Independent Living And Access (SILA)

The Sustainable Independent Living and Access (SILA) program was formed in February 1998 as a result of the SPI Roundtable on Social Justice. Receiving financial support from UN ESCAP and ABILIS Foundation. SILA aims to promote a non-handicapping environment in Penang and has initiated many activities to build up the capabilities of people with disabilities and to enhance public awareness of the needs of the disabled. Click here for more information on this project.