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Africities 2015: South Africa Tops List of African Decentralization

December 23, 2015 LPS Initiative

South Africa tops the list of the most advanced African countries in terms of decentralization and local governance, according to the latest report of United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLGA). Liberia ranks last […]

Tanzania President asked to intervene in mayoral polls

December 22, 2015 Jamie Boex

Tanzanian opposition party Chadema yesterday urged newly elected CCM President John Magufuli to intervene in what they termed as a ‘defilement’ of democracy by the ruling party in mayoral elections especially in areas where the […]

Decentralization and Governance in Health: Lessons for Botswana

December 17, 2015 LPS Initiative

There have been recent calls by health unions in the country calling out government to decentralize primary health care services, saying that the current system disadvantages people in rural areas where resources are scarce and […]

It’s time for Africa

November 29, 2015 LPS Alliance

The famous song performed by Shakira at the opening of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa was just translating the new appetite for Africa that is rising up in the mindset of many […]

Breaking Up is Hard to Do: The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Risky Decentralization Drive

November 9, 2015 LPS Initiative

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is in the midst of implementing a big decentralization project. The so-called “découpage”—literally, “cutting up”—has been a long time coming: the decision to subdivide is enshrined […]

Elections in Tanzania reflect greater political competition

November 3, 2015 LPS Alliance

Elections were held on October 25, 1015, in the United Republic of Tanzania, with more than 12,000 candidates from Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar—including 1,039 women—running for the Presidency, Parliament,the Zanzibar House of Representatives, and local District […]