Decentralisation

Understand decentralisation Learn what decentralisation means in Zambia, how powers and resources can move closer to communities, and which principles should guide the process. Open guide Policy and plan Explore the full objectives of the 2023 National Decentralisation Policy and the 2023-2027 Implementation Plan - beyond the indicators currently monitored by TI-Z. Open guide Functions and services Browse the full schedules of national, provincial, district-level and exclusive Local Authority functions set out in the 2023 policy. Open guide Citizen participation See where citizens, Ward Development Committees, councils, traditional leaders, civil society and the media fit into local decision-making and accountability. Open guide TI-Z monitoring and data Understand what TI-Z has measured, how the pilot should be interpreted, its limitations, and the status of the wider 2025 district data collection. Open guide Watch and learn Watch TI-Z district spotlights from Ndola, Livingstone and Mansa, plus a short explanation of the Decentralisation Policy Implementation Assessment. Open guide Documents and sources Download the national policy, implementation plan and TI-Z pilot assessment brief used to explain the policy and the current monitoring data. Open guide