Background
The Transitional Federal Charter (2004), Somaliland Constitution (2001) and the Constitution of the Puntland State of Somalia (2008) all specify decentralization as the core political, functional, fiscal and administrative principle of governance, and promote local governance as a key instrument for reconciliation and peace-building and improving social services. Decentralizing service delivery through the establishment of inclusive local governance systems in all jurisdictions of Somalia is also a priority clearly conveyed in the Joint Needs Assessment of 2006 and the ensuing Somali Reconstruction and Development Programme 2008-12 (RDP) and United Nations Somali Assistance Strategy 2011 – 2015 (UNSAS).
In order to support Somali authorities and communities in fulfilling their vision of a representative, participatory, accountable local governance system that delivers reliable, affordable, accessible and appropriate services in an equitable manner, ILO, UNCDF, UNDP, UN-HABITAT and UNICEF established a Joint Programme on Local Governance and Decentralized Service Delivery (JPLG) in 2008.
The overall objective of the JPLG is that local governance contributes to peace and equitable priority service delivery in selected locations.
The partners in the JPLG are the Somaliland, Puntland and Transitional Federal Government authorities as well as district authorities, that have been established through a legitimate election processes, as well communities and other relevant actors in the target areas.
The primary target groups for the interventions are local communities. The secondary target groups are district councilors and staff, as well as staff in relevant central government institutions, notably in ministries responsible for local government, planning, public works and finance.
The JPLG will pursue a comprehensive capacity development approach aimed at local authorities and communities alike. It will build on existing capacities and focus on design and development of policies and systems, institutional establishment and strengthening, civic education, citizen participation in service delivery and local development and resource mobilization. In so doing, the JPLG will support a 'top-down' process covering policy development of local government and 'bottom-up' empowerment of communities to participate in local governance, particularly aimed at women, minority and marginalized groups. In addition, for communities to see concrete results through improved basic services and to enhance the role of local governments as service providers, the Local Development Fund model will be adapted to the Somali context........Read More>>>
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