Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) conducted a pilot assessment on the implementation of the 2023 National Decentralisation Policy in 10 districts. The study examined progress in Decentralised Governance, Fiscal Decentralisation, and Policy Coordination to enhance transparency, accountability, and citizen participation at the local level.
The overall performance across the districts averaged 60%, with Livingstone (73%) and Katete (72%) leading, while Petauke (48%) and Kasama (47%) lagged behind. Key successes include the establishment of Ward Development Committees (WDCs) and increased support from cooperating partners for capacity building and financial systems development. However, challenges such as unclear realignment processes, low attendance at WDC meetings, and limited monitoring and evaluation capacity remain.
The report provides detailed findings and recommendations to strengthen decentralisation and improve service delivery.
[…] Decentralisation Policy district by district. Alongside the portal, TI-Z has released a new study report based on a pilot assessment in ten districts. The findings offer a data-driven snapshot of […]
A very good report that no doubt will NOT be implemented or even looked at by those it is targeting. We have failed as a nation to IMPLEMENT good policies and such reports. We need to train our Policy and decision makers in RESOURCE MOBILISATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION of govt policies, projects and programmes
Oky great report, I would like to suggest that , the government should provide sufficient financial support to effectively implement the decentralization policy through out the districts in Zambia.