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Unlocking local delivery: Early lessons from CDF decentralisation reforms in Zambia

Policy brief Sustainable Growth and State Effectiveness

Early decentralisation reforms to Zambia’s Constituency Development Fund (CDF) have shown promise in accelerating project delivery. This policy brief provides recommendations to build on this progress, highlighting further reforms needed to streamline fund disbursement, empower local authorities, and enhance financial tracking systems.

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Haggai Chomba

Project Economist, Zambia, International Growth Centre

Danielle Victoria Handel

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Thandiwe Ng'ombe

Country Economist, Zambia, International Growth Centre

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Themes
Sustainable Growth State Effectiveness
Countries
Zambia