The center, founded last year, said it seeks to promote ethics in government.

The military and academics opposed the change, calling it a plan to promote Islamists in the secular workforce and government.

Still, the proposed changes are causing ripples among groups that promote transparency in government and are not convinced that less is more.

Promote transparency, accountability and efficiency in government through citizen feedback.

Neighborhood councils: to promote more citizen participation in government and make government more responsive to local needs.

The federal government is bound by several laws intended to promote openness in government.

She has been involved with promoting freedom of information in local government.

"And if the ideal was to promote minority participation in government, it's been a wash."

Halifax promoted pragmatism in government, whilst Hume argued against political rationalism.

Through education the programme will thus be helping to promote reforms in the economy, democracy and government.