Decentralisation and Local Government Management
Strengthen local government planning, finance and service delivery in decentralised systems.
- 5 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
This course examines decentralisation models and the practical management of local government: integrated development planning, revenue and budgets, infrastructure and service delivery, community participation and intergovernmental relations.
Who should attend
- Municipal managers and councillors
- Local government officials
- Provincial and national oversight staff
- Development partners
What you will be able to do
- Explain decentralisation models and trade-offs
- Prepare integrated development plans
- Manage local revenue and budgets
- Improve service delivery and infrastructure
- Engage communities effectively
Course outline
Day 1Decentralisation
- • Models and rationale
- • Fiscal decentralisation
- • Intergovernmental relations
- • African experiences
Day 2Planning
- • Integrated development planning
- • Spatial planning
- • Budget alignment
- • Performance management
Day 3Local finance
- • Own revenue
- • Transfers
- • Budgeting
- • Financial controls
Day 4Service delivery
- • Infrastructure management
- • Basic services
- • Partnerships
- • Urban management
Day 5Participation and accountability
- • Community participation
- • Complaints systems
- • Oversight
- • Action plan
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Decentralisation and Local Government Management course?
The course runs for 5 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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