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The problem addressed by the project is that decision-makers in the regions do not reliably use data and confirmed evidence to analyze the problems that exist on municipal level. Hence regional policy decisions are rarely evidence-based. Also active citizens and their organizations or communities lack skills and tools and access to influence policy decisions through evidence-based arguments. This project will help local communities and individual interested citizens to represent the interests by proactively using openly available data to identify key issues in their respective regions. The project will strengthen the capacity of local organizations to identify problems in municipalities, strengthen government oversight in specific areas, and develop recommendations for appropriate solutions, advocacy plans and communication strategies. The project will also help local organizations and communities to acquire the necessary skills and experience and strengthen the role of local citizens'' organizations in the regions.