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| 16 | "notes": "This study examines fiscal and technical decentralisation | 42 | "notes": "This study examines fiscal and technical decentralisation | ||
| 17 | in Zambia and its impact on local development. It aimed to assess the | 43 | in Zambia and its impact on local development. It aimed to assess the | ||
| 18 | extent of devolution from Central to Local Government, analyze the | 44 | extent of devolution from Central to Local Government, analyze the | ||
| 19 | state of fiscal and technical decentralisation, and evaluate | 45 | state of fiscal and technical decentralisation, and evaluate | ||
| 20 | stakeholders\u2019 perceptions of the process. Using a mixed-method | 46 | stakeholders\u2019 perceptions of the process. Using a mixed-method | ||
| 21 | approach across seven purposively selected provinces, the study found | 47 | approach across seven purposively selected provinces, the study found | ||
| 22 | mixed views on fiscal decentralisation, with challenges including | 48 | mixed views on fiscal decentralisation, with challenges including | ||
| 23 | misalignment between revenue assignments and expenditure | 49 | misalignment between revenue assignments and expenditure | ||
| 24 | responsibilities, lack of a clear funding baseline, and irregular | 50 | responsibilities, lack of a clear funding baseline, and irregular | ||
| 25 | intergovernmental fund transfers.\r\n\r\nDevolution of functions from | 51 | intergovernmental fund transfers.\r\n\r\nDevolution of functions from | ||
| 26 | Central to Local Government was rated moderate, with several functions | 52 | Central to Local Government was rated moderate, with several functions | ||
| 27 | transferred under Cabinet Circular No. 2 of 2023. Stakeholders | 53 | transferred under Cabinet Circular No. 2 of 2023. Stakeholders | ||
| 28 | acknowledged that decentralisation promotes decision-making closer to | 54 | acknowledged that decentralisation promotes decision-making closer to | ||
| 29 | communities and increases citizen participation, though some | 55 | communities and increases citizen participation, though some | ||
| 30 | functions, such as motor vehicle licensing, face resistance from | 56 | functions, such as motor vehicle licensing, face resistance from | ||
| 31 | centralized structures. Limited institutional capacity at the local | 57 | centralized structures. Limited institutional capacity at the local | ||
| 32 | level also hinders effective project implementation.\r\nAbout 65% of | 58 | level also hinders effective project implementation.\r\nAbout 65% of | ||
| 33 | stakeholders view decentralisation favorably, while 43% doubt Local | 59 | stakeholders view decentralisation favorably, while 43% doubt Local | ||
| 34 | Authorities\u2019 capacity to implement projects effectively. Fiscal | 60 | Authorities\u2019 capacity to implement projects effectively. Fiscal | ||
| 35 | responsibilities often exceed local resources, creating horizontal | 61 | responsibilities often exceed local resources, creating horizontal | ||
| 36 | fiscal imbalances across Local Authorities. The study recommends | 62 | fiscal imbalances across Local Authorities. The study recommends | ||
| 37 | stronger coordination between government levels, adherence to good | 63 | stronger coordination between government levels, adherence to good | ||
| 38 | governance, and equitable resource allocation. Measures such as fiscal | 64 | governance, and equitable resource allocation. Measures such as fiscal | ||
| 39 | equalisation and aligning expenditure with fiscal capacity are | 65 | equalisation and aligning expenditure with fiscal capacity are | ||
| 40 | essential to ensure sustainable local development.", | 66 | essential to ensure sustainable local development.", | ||
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| 47 | research, provides analysis, and advises the Government and | 73 | research, provides analysis, and advises the Government and | ||
| 48 | stakeholders on economic and social issues. Its work focuses on | 74 | stakeholders on economic and social issues. Its work focuses on | ||
| 49 | turning evidence into practical policy options, supporting national | 75 | turning evidence into practical policy options, supporting national | ||
| 50 | development plans, and helping improve decision-making across | 76 | development plans, and helping improve decision-making across | ||
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| 76 | "title": "FISCAL AND TECHNICAL DECENTRALISATION IN ZAMBIA AND ITS | 136 | "title": "FISCAL AND TECHNICAL DECENTRALISATION IN ZAMBIA AND ITS | ||
| 77 | IMPACT ON DEVELOPMENT AT LOCAL LEVEL ENHANCING LOCAL GOVERNANCE AND | 137 | IMPACT ON DEVELOPMENT AT LOCAL LEVEL ENHANCING LOCAL GOVERNANCE AND | ||
| 78 | DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DECENTRALISATION", | 138 | DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DECENTRALISATION", | ||
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