An overview of progress made and challenges ahead naome rajah lecturer midlands state university, faculty of social sciences, department of local governance studies, p bag 9055, gweru, zimbabwe. Organization of local government in zimbabwe 102 4. Creating a legislative framework to govern mining in zimbabwe. Roles and responsibilities in rural local governance in zimbabwe. Citizen participation and local democracy in zimbabwean. It can be seen, in many ways, as a genuine attempt, albeit a misguided reaction, to cope with rapid urbanization and urban governance. Thereby, 85% of subnational expenditures are allocated to current expenditures, against only 14,6% to capital expenditures, representing only 0,4% of national gdp. Pdf this study is an analysis of local governance and service provision in the zimbabwean urban communities using harare and masvingo municipalities. These regulations should be read in conjunction with the faculty regulations and general academic regulations for undergraduate degree programmes which have precedence over departmental regulations. Zimbabwe has the opportunity to increase the benefits from mining for the state and citizens, contents summary1 license and contract awards 1 managing the fiscal regime 1 national empowerment 1 and foreign ownership local content 2 sector organization 2 and governance introduction3 general comments 3 endnotes 15 july 2011. Local government in the 20 constitution of zimbabwe. Political participation of rural women in decision making at. The term refers to customary institutions or structures, or customary systems or procedures of governance, recognised, utilised or practised by traditional communities. Three basic elements of decentralization are accountability, discretionary power, and security ribot.
The need for a sustainable local governance system in zimbabwe cannot be overemphasized. Corporate crime, as an example of these risks, has. Ministry of local government and urban development zimbabwe. Social audit of local governance bosnia and herzegovina 107 14. This study is an analysis of local governance and service provision in the zimbabwean urban communities using harare and masvingo municipalities as case studies. Afrobarometer analysis of local governance issues in. Ministry of public service, labour and social welfare. The international framework is not intended to replace national and sectoral governance codes. Government of zimbabwe, ministry of local government, public.
Although there has been some increase in the representation and participation of women in decisionmaking processes, the barriers to their entry in local governance still persist. Increasing participatory space in zimbabwean local governance democracy jephias mapuva department of geography, faculty of science, bindura university, zimbabwe. A local perspective diana conyers independent consultant, uk summary although decentralisation has been on the government of zimbabwes agenda since the early 1980s and there have been several structural reforms, little effective power has been decentralised. This report an outcome of an expert group meeting held on the challenge of local government financing in developing countries documents both the challenges and solutions related to the ability of local governments to mobilize revenues from local resources.
Introduction the existence of local government has always been defended on the basis that it is a crucial aspect of the process of democratization and intensification of mass participation in the decisionmaking process. Afrobarometer analysis of local governance issues in zimbabwe. Fiscal decentralization is therefore driven by three factors. Challenges of local governance in zim february 16, 2017 opinion local governance is a crucial facet and tier of governance in any country and, as such, sufficient investment has to be made into this level to ensure sustainable development, sound service delivery and accountable governance underpinned by active citizen participation in decision. Accepted 2 december, 2019 the purpose of this paper is to unpack the extent to which citizen participation has been enhanced in local governance in zimbabwe. Bad governance in zimbabwe and its negative consequences. Local government reform in zimbabwe dullah omar institute.
Salga south african local government associations key words traditional leaders. Some background on zimbabwes poor economic status is essential before. Governance for local development index gofordev index philippines 121 17. Local governance studies registered phd student at nelson mandela metropolitan university abstract. Ministry of lands, agriculture, water, climate and rural settlements. Educational decentralization and school governance in south. For administrative purposes, zimbabwe is divided into the following geographic areas provinces. The objectives of this public opinion survey are to. Governance can be used in several contexts such as corporate governance, international governance, national governance and local governance. The case of the appointment of special interest councillors in urban local councils, by jephias mapuva this book first published 2014 cambridge scholars publishing 12 back chapman street, newcastle upon tyne, ne6 2xx, uk british library cataloguing in publication data. Conclusion 25 chapter 2 local government institutions and elections 31 stephen chakaipa 1.
The local government system in zimbabwe has experienced many changes and challenges during the colonial period and after independence in 1980. Residents associations in zimbabwe jephias mapuva african centre for citizenship and democracy accede, school of government, university of the western cape, south africa. The legal status and role of local government in zimbabwe. For the last twenty years, the concept of citizen participation and local democracy has largely been. Local government reform in zimbabwe repository home. The ministry of local government, rural and urban development is a government ministry, responsible for local government in zimbabwe. The utility of fiscal decentralization as a local governance. In commenting on decentralization, local governance and recentralization in africa wunsch, 2001, this article concurs with the general thesis of wunsch that the actual implementation. Zimbabwean urban governance status revealed that issues of political interference revolved around the firing of. Local government, local governance and sustainable development getting the parameters right introduction since 1994, south africa has experienced a steep learning curve with regard to institutional design in general, and local government in particular. This paper therefore explores the legislative framework for local government in zimbabwe, particularly central government coordination, supervision, control and direction of local government affairs and evaluates the implications of this intergovernmental relationship on the efficiency of local authorities.
Good governance in africa 2 countries have experienced the same problems, and that even the economic powerhouse of south africa is heading down zimbabwes path, suggests there might be something wrong with the democratic system inherited by african nations. Assessments informing performance based grant systems uncdf 124 18. Challenges of local governance in zim zimbabwe today. Civil society organizations and local government 17 5. Pdf the local government system in zimbabwe has experienced many changes and challenges during the colonial period and after independence in 1980. The 20 constitution of zimbabwe recognises local government as the lowest tier of. Decentralization in zimbabwes forest sector has been varied depending on the. Since governance is the process of decisionmaking and the process by which decisions are implemented, an analysis of governance focuses on the formal and informal actors involved in decisionmaking and. Zimbabwe suffers from a lack of infrastructure investments, and this is reflected in local governments finance and expenditures.
Thirdly, a participatory organisational structure was established to permit local participation in development planning. The term is used to refer to chiefs of various ranks. In zimbabwe, rural women continue to be marginalised in political and socio. Participation, citizenship and local governance background note prepared for workshop on strengthening participation in local governance institute of development studies, june 2124, 1999 john gaventa and camilo valderrama introduction for the last twenty years, the concept of participation has been widely used in the discourse of. Local government reform in zimbabwe uwc research repository. Consultant local government counter trafficking support, manila, philippines experience on the field will also be considered with equal weight advance demonstrated familiarity with local governance and the legal framework therefor, and the process of local ordinance development, consultations.
Local governance, democratisation and constitutionalism in zimbabwe jephias mapuva senior lecturer in development studies, geography department, bindura university, zimbabwe abstract local government in zimbabwe has a chequered history, having been a creature of statute for most of its existence. A critical analysis of decentralization in zimbabwe core. Bachelor of science honours bsc hons degree in local governance studies. Are the gender neutral laws supportive of women in local governance. The report also identifies successful governance mechanisms for efficient. Constructing local school governance organization and overview chapter 1 the context of educational governance policy in south africa apartheid educational structures the nineties.
Decentralization is transforming the local institutional infrastructure on which local forest management is based. Stakeholders consensus on powers and functions of local government 117 7. Citizen participation and local democracy in zimbabwean local government system a. Powers and functions of local government in zimbabwe 104 5. The aim of good governance in the public sector international framework is to encourage better service delivery and improved accountability by establishing a benchmark for good governance in the public sector.
The incumbent minister is hon july moyo and the deputy minister is sesel zvidzai. History of local government and highlights of law reform 3 3. History of local government and highlights of law reform. The constitution of zimbabwe 20 as a basis for local. This research paper describes parallels and overlaps in the responsibilities and power of the local authorities that govern rural. Social audit of governance and delivery of public services pakistan 111 15. Ministry of local government, public works and national housing. According to dele olowu decentralisation and local government in the zimbabwean constitution 2009 local government refers to the establishment of. Bachelor of science honours bsc hons degree in local. However, admittedly, there are a number of challenges that need to be addressed if zimbabwe is to enjoy a robust local governance framework epitomised by citizen participation, responsive local.
The urban and rural district council acts have been. To what extent have women actually participated in local governance in wards 14 and 21 in murewa. Corporate governance and ethical behaviour, page 2 introduction parastatals in zimbabwe are created by the act of parliament with the mandate to offer high quality affordable goods and services to the general public. When the transition to democracy took place, south africa inherited a dysfunctional local govern.
Local government, local governance and sustainable. Zimbabwes local government system is an exact replica of the british style. Good corporate governance would ensure improved service delivery of these basic human needs for which government is accountable to the people of zimbabwe, and at the same time minimize risks associated with unacceptable human behaviour. Parastatals and state enterprises in zimbabwe fall under various ministries. Citizen participation and local democracy in zimbabwean local. Local government law zimbabwe legal information institute. Good governance key to economic recovery posted on march 31, 2017 by the independent in analysis, comment, opinion the ibrahim index of african governance iiag defines governance as the delivery of the political, social and economic goods that a citizen has the right to, expects from his or her state, and that a state has the responsibility.
It looks at the patterns of municipal service provision and residents access to these. Strengthening capacity for local governance and service delivery in zimbabwe project the constitution of zimbabwe 20 as a basis for local government transformation. Institute research triangle, the local economic development network of africa ledna stocktake task is intended to support the united cities and local governments africa uclga in its goal of strengthening local economies by building local economic development led capacity and. Pdf zimbabwean local government ivy murombo academia. The above quote drawn from a recent undp document underscores the need to develop a better understanding of the concept.
Good governance key to economic recovery the zimbabwe. Challenges of local governance in zim newsday zimbabwe. Enhancing local governance through local initiatives. In zimbabwe, rural women continue to be marginalised in.