Local Governance Unit

The Local Government Unit works to empower municipalities and their communities to create effective and accountable local governance and service delivery in Southern Africa.

Good Governance in SA Municipalities project focuses on Partnering for good governance in 50 South African Municipalities from 2009 - 2014.  See more here.

Building Capacity for Local Governance in Southern Africa works to improve the quality of local governance in Botswana, Malawi and Zambia with the aim of deepening democratic processes at local level and improving service delivery. See more here.

Resources

3	Activities
18	Articles
2	Background Docs
1	Book
1	Conference Report
4	News
4	Newsletters
2	Presentations
2	Press Release
2	Research Reports
1	Submission to Parliament
2	Toolkits
4	Workshop Reports

Recent Resources

[2010 Apr 29]	Newsletters: Local Governance Barometer Newsletter
[2010 Apr 20]	Presentations: Call for proposals for the improvement of Idasa’s M&E and knowledge management systems
[2010 Feb 25]	News: Citizen Report Cards in the provinces
[2009 Oct 19]	Activities: Good governance in South African Municipalities
[2009 Sep 11]	News: Supporting Local Government in Malawi and Zambia
[2009 Sep 07]	News: Developing Local Governance in 50 Municipalities
[2009 Aug 23]	Background Docs: Good Local Governance in Botswana, Malawi and Zambia
[2009 Aug 01]	Background Docs: Using the Local Governance Barometer in South Africa
[2008 Nov 24]	Activities: Local Government Work in Southern Africa
[2008 Oct 28]	Activities: Training Councillors in Zimbabwe