Local Government Department

Local Administration has been the concern of every responsive political system in the world. This is the case given the role local authorities play, the range of matters for which they are responsible and their closeness to local communities. In fact, local governments have a more immediate effect on the day-to-day lives of the people than most other sectors of public administration. No wonder that local authorities are seen as a hub of development and democratic decentralization. A number of theories provide a strong rationale for competent local governments, on the grounds of efficiency, accountability, manageability, and autonomy.

Consequently, developing an effective, competent and forward looking workforce and leadership is essential if the fruits of democratic decentralization are to be realized by all. 

The Local Government Department therefore, provides generic and tailor-made courses that equip participants from public, civil society and private organizations with necessary competences to perform tasks involving high level of autonomy in decentralization and local governance.
Among the so many courses offered; we run Decentralization and Local Governance, Democracy and Good Governance, Management of Local Authorities, Project Management and Book-keeping.