An independent, democratic, civil Palestinian state, guaranteeing public and political freedoms through the exercise of periodic elections.
It seeks to enhance good governance in national, local, and civil public institutions, and to enhance the democratic approach, by encouraging political participation, influencing legislation and public policies, monitoring democratic transformation, electoral reform, awareness, and capacity building.
In the promotion of democracy and good governance in Palestine and the Arab world, Al Marsad has 3 focus areas
Promotion of decentralization and democratic reform in local government;
Develop the Civic Society legal framework.
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.
Al Marsad believes in a set of values and principles, the most important of which
are:
International Bill of Human Rights
Democracy
Separation of powers
Political participation
Equality and non-discrimination
gender equality
Independence and objectivity
Integrity and transparency
International standards for free and fair elections