Improving City Service Delivery and Governance in Zambia
Dr Hanson Chishimba is a Researcher and Lecturer of Development Economics at the University of Zambia. Hanson is also the author of the book. Equalisation Transfers and Service Delivery in Local Authorities in Zambia.
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This episode dives into improving city service delivery and governance in Zambia. It further explores how national and city managers are trying to overcome the challenges of inadequate service delivery which is largely attributed to inadequate technical, administrative and financial capacities of cities.
Find the book Equalisation Transfers and Service Delivery in Local Authorities in Zambia:
https://www.generis-publishing.com/book.php?title=equalisation-transfers-and-service-delivery-in-local-authorities-in-zambia-1027
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