This programme has been finalised in June 2023
Are you a local government official in decision making position? Do you want to learn more about financial management and how to support local development? If the answer is yes – this programme is for you!
This 18-month programme offers training in public financial management and local economic development as tools to strenghten local democracy. You will have the opportunity to work on a challenge from your own local government, and get support and knowledge from experts, mentors and colleagues from other local governments. The programme focuses on local financial development using principles of equity, participation and transparency.
All cohorts are carried out in close cooperation with the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF).
The following countries are eligible for the programme: Botswana, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Some of the results from the team projects can be found in this publication from UNCDF