Citizen Alliance (CA) is a coalition of civil society organizations and citizen groups established in 2012 as a citizen-led engagement initiative on development and governance processes. The organization is registered under the laws of Malawi as a company limited by guaranteed and operates in all the districts through Citizen Forums (CFs). CA was established against a background of increased poverty, worsening corruption and continued exclusion of marginalized groups such women, youth and persons with disabilities in decision making. Despite the improved legal and policy environment following the transition to multiparty democracy, majority of citizens are yet to benefit from the democratic promise including the decentralization programme.