This project aimed to increase the inclusivity of citizen participation, particularly ensuring that planning procedures were based on open and coordinated debate and that they reflected the realities of various social groups. The overall objective was to promote effective and accountable local governance and to formalize citizen participation in the decision-making and oversight processes. RTI International was also coordinating closely with national-level institutions and assisting in the implementation of policies and processes related to local governance. The team supported the development of models for citizen participation, such as participatory strategic planning, and promoted transparency mechanisms through annual accountability reports and clear public procurement procedures. Among PROMUNI's anticipated results were to have a minimum percentage of decision-making positions in citizen oversight committees held by women and vulnerable groups and to ensure that 50% of female leaders were trained by the Association of Ecuadorean Women Municipal Leaders (Asociación de Mujeres Municipalistas Ecuatorianas, AMUME) and 75% of project municipalities had an active Council Commission on Equality and Gender.