Africa Archives – Page 7 of 9 – Decentralization Net

Lessons for Effective Fiscal Decentralization in Sub-Saharan Africa

July 7, 2018 LPS Alliance

Fiscal decentralization is becoming a pressing issue in a number of countries in sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting demands for a greater local voice in spending decisions and efforts to strengthen social cohesion. Against this backdrop, this […]

Zimbabwe: 5 Bills Sail Through

September 1, 2016 LPS Initiative

At least five Bills have been passed while 10 are still under consideration as the curtain comes down on the Third Session of the Eighth Parliament. President Mugabe has announced October 4 as the date […]

Zambia: Decentralisation in the Health Sector

August 17, 2016 LPS Initiative

Zambia is among the many developing countries which have embarked on decentralisation reforms of their administration systems in order to improve efficiency in public service and to strengthen local decision-making processes. Decentralisation of functions to councils […]

What Keeps Cities in Asia and Africa from Effective Public Service Delivery?

August 10, 2016 LPS Initiative

Cities are widely regarded as engines of economic growth. Their ability to attract and retain talent and financial capital drives productivity and the well-being of societies. But cities across sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, two of […]

Tanzania Starts Decentralized Climate Finance

July 21, 2016 LPS Initiative

The impacts of climate change pose a significant threat to local livelihoods and economic activities across Tanzania including Zanzibar. So as to address the challenge, Tanzania is joining with partners from civil society and […]

Ghana: Education Decentralisation Remains Government’s Top Priority

June 15, 2016 LPS Initiative

Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, a Deputy Minister of Education in charge of Tertiary, has re-emphasised government’s commitment to the decentralisation of the education sector. He said the draft bill on the Education Decentralisation Policy would soon […]

Africa

Lessons for Effective Fiscal Decentralization in Sub-Saharan Africa

Zimbabwe: 5 Bills Sail Through

Zambia: Decentralisation in the Health Sector

What Keeps Cities in Asia and Africa from Effective Public Service Delivery?

Tanzania Starts Decentralized Climate Finance

Ghana: Education Decentralisation Remains Government’s Top Priority

Kenya: Counties Win Case on Devolution of Roads

Africities 2015: South Africa Tops List of African Decentralization

Tanzania President asked to intervene in mayoral polls

Decentralization and Governance in Health: Lessons for Botswana