In the promotion of democracy and good governance in Palestine and the Arab world, Al Marsad has 3 focus areas
Promotion of good governance in public institutions, local councils and civil society organizations
Objectives:
Promotion of decentralization and democratic reform in local government;
Develop the Civic Society legal framework.
Influencing the democratic development process
Objectives:
Enhance and develop youth and women political participation;
Increase and promote the transparency and accountability in the electoral process;
Develop the Palestinian political system and reduce the political corruption.
The organization was established following a regional conference held in Amman, Jordan, when 22 organizations gathered to exchange experiences and material on elections in particular and democratic development in general