Examining the Effectiveness of Ward Development Committees in the Implementation of the Decentralisation Policy in Zambia: A Case of Chibombo District (2016-2021)
2023; Volume: 10; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.20431/2349-0381.1002004
ISSN2349-0373
AutoresMusole Siachisa, Rabecca Shula, Stella Sibeso Mulima, Peter Rabson Nguluwe,
Tópico(s)Local Government Finance and Decentralization
ResumoMost African countries at independence had an idea of having a strong and centralized government to give vitality and dynamism in shaping the transition from a colonial to an independent state in the governance system.The attainment of independence and the demands for accelerated development after decades of colonial neglect gave rise to rapid expansions of the public services which in turn began to challenge the delivery capacity of the services to the people.Failure to render expected and required services gave birth to failed governments and corruption.This failure by central governments to render required services has seen a shift in public management with paradigm shift in favour of devolution of power (Decentralisation).As a result, the state can no longer be the sole provider of services and other actors must get on board.Gordon and Christ (2008) therefore point out that in African countries and beyond, there appears nowadays to be a remarkable consensus on the desirability of decentralization, with support coming from international development agencies (donors) and the civil society organisations.
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