Local Government Reform in Zambia: The 2016 Constitution’s Framework for Devolution

Product Details:
Author(s):
Chigwata, T C (Editor) ,
de Visser, J (Editor) ,
Steytler, N (Editor) and
Kunda, F (Editor)
Year Published:
2020
Edition
1st Edition
Type:
Print | Soft Cover
Language:
English
About this publication
Local Government Reform in Zambia: The 2016 Constitution’s Framework for Devolution is the first book that assesses the framework for devolved governance as provided for in the 2016 Constitution of Zambia.
This book, particularly the reforms it recommends, provides an understanding of the extent to which the Local Government Act of 2019 operationalised the framework for devolution provided for in the 2016 Constitution.
Experts from various fields discuss the motivation behind the adoption of devolution in Zambia. They explore what the framework for devolution entails and how it can be implemented in practice.
This in-depth analysis of local government reforms in Zambia was edited by Tinashe C Chigwata, Nico Steytler and Jaap de Visser (all from the Dullah Omar Institute at the University of the Western Cape) and Frank Kunda (College Principal at the Chalimbana Local Government Training Institute of the Ministry of Local Government in Zambia).
“Apart from serving as an introduction to those pursuing a career in local government, the book, no doubt, provides contemporary society with a clear understanding of the extent to which local government operations in Zambia meet peoples’ daily wants.’ – Maurice Mbolela: Executive Director, Local Government Association of Zambia.”
Content
Introduction
Zambia’s elusive quest for decentralisation
Local democracy
Local government powers and functions
Local administrative autonomy
Local government finance
Supervision of local government
Intergovernmental relations
Bibliography
Index
Interest / Benefit to
Post-graduate and under-graduate students
Academics and researchers
Practitioners