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Devolution System - A Step Towards Private Cities! The Zimbabwean government is leveraging the Devolution System (DS) to empower local government structures with funds for area development. This approach mirrors Private Cities (PCs), granting autonomy to lower government bodies for decision-making within their jurisdictions. Zimbabwe's commitment to this initiative positions the country on course to achieve upper-middle-income status by 2030. #Zimbabwe #DevolutionSystem #PrivateCities #EconomicDevelopment #2030Goals

About the DRE Days: In support of His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema’s decision to accelerate deployment of mini-grids through the 1000 Mini-grid Initiative, the Government of Republic of Zambia unveiled a new financial mechanism to support mini-grid developers: the Demand Stimulation Incentive. Spearheaded by The The Rockefeller Foundation with support from the The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), this first-of-its-kind, results-based incentive will help overcome the barriers for mini-grid deployment, increasing energy access to Zambians. Such a stride in the Zambian Energy Access agenda would not have been possible without the strong political will, and the extraordinary support of key partners: Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA), Hardest to Reach Initiative, Solar Industry Association of Zambia, GOGLA, Global Distributors Collective (GDC), The Scottish Government. I so look forward to the learnings from the Implementation of such activities. Chiluba Mumba, Mable Muchangwe, ‘Lamide Niyi-Afuye, Maja Grsic, Irene Calvé Saborit, Brian Mainza, Matthew Orosz, SITUMBEKO NYUMBU, Clive Phiri, Matanda Mwewa, Dennis Waweru Nderitu, Abraham Mudasia, Liliane Munezero Ndabaneze Chabuka, Linus Chanda, Kasaya Siwale, Mate Kafungwa, William Brent, Alexandre CASTEL, Hadley Taylor (MPP, BAH), Mafayo Ziba, Divya Kottadiel

K594 million set aside for 2024 rural electrification projects This morning, the Rural Electrification Authority held a press briefing to announce the projects it will be undertaking in 2024. A few highlights from the keynote address by our Chief Executive Officer. 1.    The Authority has allocated K594,214,177 for the implementation of rural electrification projects across the ten provinces of Zambia.  2.    Forty-eight grid development projects to be undertaken this year. 3.    Eight new off grid renewable projects to be implemented this year. 4.    This will translate into connection of-  28,389 households 252 schools 206 rural health centres 57 markets 115 chiefs’ palaces 39 other public facilities including local courts, police stations, immigration offices, agricultural camps, and national assembly offices.  I'm so excited to be part of the team that tells REA's story. Rural electrification is not just about connecting communities to electricity, it is about connecting communities to possibilities previously unattainable while breaking the shackles of energy poverty #electricityforruralempowerment   

With the aim of eradicating vulnerability in Burundi, #SEP_CNPS has targeted vulnerable active individuals in the Gitega municipality who engage in daily labor by cleaning the city of Gitega. This allows them to benefit from monthly cash transfers associated with the Public Works and Cash-for-Work program. They have also received education on how to utilize these cash transfers to improve their living conditions. Numerous testimonies highlight the positive impact that has already begun to manifest in the city of Gitega. Soon, the political capital of Burundi, Gitega, will be a clean city thanks to this program. By assisting, we confront vulnerability and facilitate the acceleration of development.

🇬🇭🏘️ In the #Accra metropolitan area of Ghana, less than 30 percent of households in low-income urban settlements have access to piped water services. This falls short of the government's goal of providing piped water access to 70% of urban households by 2030. ✍️ Some main challenges with supplying water to low-income urban settlements include inadequate policy and legislative frameworks and unaffordable lump sum connection fees. 🤝 USAID’s #URBANWASH activity partners with Ghana Water Company Ltd. to understand, document, and disseminate lessons from the utility’s recent water connection subsidy projects in Accra. Learn more:https://ow.ly/y6oZ50RAP7w #URBANWASH | USAID | USAID Global Waters | Tetra Tech International Development

Grant-making for locally-led action: views from the national champions --> https://lnkd.in/eQF6neQm In 2023, through the People and Conservation Learning Group (PCLG), supported by Arcus Foundation, IIED designed and delivered a small grants initiative to fund conservation and development activities in the great ape range states of Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Cameroon. The initiative trialled a different way of delivering grants to better respond to local needs and put local actors at the centre of decision making and ownership around how money is spent. National champions from the three countries reflect on how their leadership in the small grants initiative impacted local actors’ access to funding, as we call on other funders to adopt this approach to channel more funding to the local level. #conservation #GreatApes #LocallyLed #grants

🚧 Nigeria on the Global Stage: A Journey Through Infrastructure Dynamics 🌍 Dive into the enthralling world of infrastructure discussions as Nigeria's story unfolds against a backdrop of global comparisons. Explore the nuances of Nigeria's infrastructure journey juxtaposed with experiences worldwide, from cutting-edge technologies to urban planning innovations.  Discover how Nigeria's challenges and successes resonate with broader global trends, sparking curiosity and fostering a deeper understanding of infrastructure dynamics. Join the conversation and witness firsthand the intersections between Nigeria and other parts of the world, inspiring new perspectives and driving collective progress toward a more connected and resilient future. 🏗️✨   #GlobalComparisons #InfrastructureInnovation #UrbanDevelopment #CollectiveProgress #LifeRehabTV #DrFumiPsychDNP #PrincessofSuburbia

🚧 Nigeria on the Global Stage: A Journey Through Infrastructure Dynamics 🌍 Dive into the enthralling world of infrastructure discussions as Nigeria's story unfolds against a backdrop of global comparisons. Explore the nuances of Nigeria's infrastructure journey juxtaposed with experiences worldwide, from cutting-edge technologies to urban planning innovations.  Discover how Nigeria's challenges and successes resonate with broader global trends, sparking curiosity and fostering a deeper understanding of infrastructure dynamics. Join the conversation and witness firsthand the intersections between Nigeria and other parts of the world, inspiring new perspectives and driving collective progress toward a more connected and resilient future. 🏗️✨   #GlobalComparisons #InfrastructureInnovation #UrbanDevelopment #CollectiveProgress #LifeRehabTV #DrFumiPsychDNP #PrincessofSuburbia

Our Policy Report II is out now as part of the 'Localising the SDGs' project, a collaborative effort with our amazing partners: Open Space Uganda, Ghana Community Radio Network, and Circus Zambia Dive into the report to discover key project takeaways, best practices, and implementation strategies that will help solidify the long-term impact of our shared goals. 🤝 🔗 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/djYmTwvX #LocalisingTheSDGs CISU - Civilsamfund i Udvikling / Civil Society in Development