Africazine:
Neno District Council’s development strategies have earned it top marks in local performance assessments.
For two consecutive years, Neno District Council has excelled in the Local Authority Performance Assessment (Lapa), securing first place in 2023/24 and second place in 2024/25. Mwanza District Council officials visited Neno to learn from its successful practices in revenue collection and project management.
Neno District Council Tops Local Authority Performance Assessment
Neno District Council has demonstrated remarkable performance in the Local Authority Performance Assessment, achieving first place in 2023/24 and second place in 2024/25. This success has drawn attention from neighboring councils, particularly Mwanza District Council, which aims to adopt similar strategies.
During a recent visit, Mwanza District Commissioner January Mvula highlighted the importance of learning from Neno’s effective local revenue generation and project implementation practices. The visit aimed to foster collaboration and improve service delivery through shared insights.
Neno’s Strategies for Effective Service Delivery
The visit from Mwanza District Council officials provided a platform for experience sharing and identifying areas for improvement. Neno District’s approach emphasizes strong collaboration and transparency, which are crucial for enhancing service delivery.
Neno District Civil Society Organisations Network chairperson Russel Msiska noted that such collaborative visits are vital for councils to work together effectively. He stressed the importance of creating a favorable working environment with both political and local leaders to ensure sustainable service delivery.
Next Steps for Mwanza District Council
- Mwanza District Council to implement learned strategies in revenue collection.
- Focus on improving teamwork in decision-making processes.
- Encourage collaboration with local leaders for better service delivery.
Neno District Council’s success showcases the power of effective governance and collaboration.
