Local Governance is about managing resources according to local development priorities. SNV wishes to enable local organisations to do this efficiently and effectively. We also believe that good collaboration between local governments, civic organisations and private companies is crucial for improving the lives of communities and fighting poverty.

By linking the processes of decentralisation and administrative reform our aim is to encourage responsive and accountable local governance processes. Such processes would lead to improved management by government offices, better coordination and cooperation and improved delivery of basic services as well as an improved climate for local economic development.

Client update: PACSA, Provincial Government offices (Office of the Governor, Department of Planning and Investment, Department of Finance, etc.), UDAA

We advise many different organizations, whereby we facilitate and stimulate cooperation and coordination among the relevant stakeholders. Our main clients are the Department of Public Administration and Civil Service (PACSA) at central level, the Urban Development Administrative Authority (UDAA) in Luang Prabang, and the provincial government offices such as the office of the Governor (OoG) in Xieng Khouang, and Khamouane. SNV is advising on topics including:

· Capacity development for improved service delivery

· Capacity development of provincial organisations with a focus on organisational development, institutional strengthening and local governance mechanisms

· Leadership development

· Municipality development (design and management)

Factsheet on Local Governance (PDF file)
List of advisory services: local governance

 

Tom Greenwood/ SNV

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