# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says stronger ties between civic groups and provincial legislatures are vital for rebuilding public trust in governance. At a recent symposium in Cape Town, OUTA and the Western Cape provincial parliament pledged continued collaboration to ensure public input has a real impact and contributes to greater accountability and transparency. Practical measures proposed included open-data tools, plain-language legislation, and structured engagement between committees and civil society. OUTA says working closely with communities ensures public input shapes decisions.
OUTA says stronger ties between civic groups and legislatures are vital for public trust