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Mozambique Country Brief
What are the necessities for effective decentralization?
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This paper provides details about The UNCDF development programs in Mozambique. The paper discusses the background of the program, including:
- Goals:
- To promote innovate approaches in local development;
- To decentralize planning and financing of local development;
- To strengthen capacity of the local governments to develop economic and social infrastructure, and improve service delivery.
- The financing for the programs and contributions from various governments.
The paper also discusses:
- The current activities and programs conducted by UNCDF in the country.
- Past activities of UNCDF in Mozambique, including:
- Supporting the Government in developing strategic infrastructure like roads, bridges, schools, health clinics, etc.
- Introducing decentralized participatory planning;
- Supporting microfinance activities;
- Initiating programs to improve local governance in rural districts.
The paper then outlines the successes and constraints of the program, such as:
- Recognition and replication by the Government of Mozambique;
- Introduction of innovations in the areas of integrated planning, training, capacity building, the use of local funds, etc;
- Questionable legal status;
- Capacity constraints.
The paper presents the following recommendations:
- The allocation of substantive responsibilities at provincial and district levels;
- The introduction of downward accountability mechanisms;
- Adequate funding for district administrations;
- The promotion of geographically equitable development, etc.
The paper also looks at:
- The new policy environment in Mozambique;
- Key challenges for the future.
It concludes with a list of partner organizations of UNCDF Mozambique.
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