Citizen Participation in Local Government Development Planning
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TLDR
- The Tanzanian government is committed to strengthening devolution of power to local government authorities.
- Deputy Minister Dr. Jafar Seif emphasized that empowered councils are essential for citizen participation in development decisions.
- The remarks were made during the 16th Annual General Meeting of the Tanzania Local Government Reforms Association in Dodoma.
- Dr. Seif stated that devolution is a foundation for bringing decision-making closer to citizens and is not just an administrative policy.
- The government is enhancing financial management systems to ensure development funds reach lower-level government institutions directly.