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In a move towards enhancing local governance and economic development, Divine Ayidzoe, Director of Research Statistics and Information Management at the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development (MLGDRD), has reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to empowering Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in their revenue generation efforts.

His remarks came during the launch of the “Participation, Accountability and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy” (PAIReD) programme, aimed at supporting the National Decentralization Policy Strategy 2020-2024.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Ayidzoe emphasised that MMDAs are making commendable strides in executing developmental projects without solely relying on government funding.

“The policy objectives encompass the empowerment of local authorities with greater autonomy in decision making and resource allocation and financial management to ensure fiscal sustainability for local governments reducing their reliance on central government funding and citizen participation”, he said.

The PAIReD programme, initiated by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, seeks to enhance the efficiency and transparency of Ghana’s intergovernmental transfers and local public finances.

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