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

Policy brief 6 Aug 2025 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.