It is Eslo's firm goal to support good government in various parts of the world. Through EIDA, the Government of the Republic of Eslo promotes the practices of good government. As of the present moment, assistance for good government services and practices is only offered at the micronational level. Micronations are often in need of crucial guidance when it comes to setting up government infrastructure and services. Under the goal of acheiving peace, freedom, responsible government, and active citizenry, EIDA helps new states to find the most efficient ways of governing. Depending on the particular goals and expectations of the micronation in question, the Eslonian International Development Agency can provide comprehensive advice and aid to acheive those goals. Through Structural Adjustment Programs, EIDA suggests an appropriate set of actions that a government may wish to take. The policies of good government are made with the citizens of the micronation in mind. EIDA programs and advice will have the ultimate goal of getting the citizen involved in the political process within the nation. The citizen of the state should remain interested in taking part of his nation, thus allowing for prosperity, dialogue, and activity in the nation. These actions can lead to greater recognition of the micronation. EIDA programs in government planning will also have the ultimate goal of making government responsible to citizens. Eslo can offer resources to nations that have difficulties in keeping track with their citizens. A citizen of a micronation should feel that he can contact his government at any time. Governments should feel that they are responsible for answering these citizens. An EIDA development officer can facilitate programs by which a nation receives Eslonian aid through EIDA. Ideally, EIDA programs will puch for democratic governments. Although each case is studied with particular caution, it is now official policy to consider Elected Monarchy and Direct Republican Democracy the best forms of micronational government. The Parliamentary system is discouraged in nations receiving Eslonian aid. EIDA considers this particular system to be not only counterproductive, but undemocratic. In any case, the citizens of the micronation that receives aid should elect their head of state/government from a starting point. Electoral practices are also promoted through EIDA. Eslo provides nations with technology and expertise during democratic processes. Competent governments can then use the resources to ensure free and democratic elections. Tranparency is promoted greatly through this process, and EIDA plays a large part in ensuring that all is done appropriately. Another issue that EIDA promotes around the world is the inclusion of women in micronationalism. By requesting field experts, nations can divise plans that will attract a more equitable gender balance to their nation. There will a launch of a concrete international project in early 2003. |