The document discusses the lack of citizen participation in development policies like trade policies in Malawi and calls for strengthening the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in policy processes to realize people's right to development. It notes CSOs have faced challenges participating meaningfully due to lack of information, analytical skills, and resources. The document makes recommendations to promote participatory structures, legal frameworks for CSO participation, and capacity building of CSOs and marginalized groups to ensure their voices are integrated in national development policies.