Ministry of Education
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Rwanda
Youth Skills Development
Preparing youth for the digital economy through skills training
Federal Government of Somalia•Somalia
Strengthening Local Governance
Implementing transparent systems and processes for better governance in Somalia's public sector
The Challenge
Local governments often face significant challenges in delivering services effectively. Limited capacity, inadequate systems, and weak accountability mechanisms can hinder development at the community level.
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Context
Devolution and decentralization reforms have created new opportunities but also new challenges for local governments across East Africa.
The specific challenges included:
• Inadequate financial management systems leading to poor resource utilization
• Limited technical capacity among staff at all levels
• Weak revenue collection mechanisms and low own-source revenue
• Poor citizen engagement in planning and budget processes
Our Solution
We implemented a comprehensive capacity-building program working directly with local government officials and staff across multiple counties.
Technical Assistance
Our team of governance experts provided hands-on support to finance and planning departments, helping strengthen systems, processes, and internal controls for public financial management.
Training and Development
We conducted extensive training sessions covering public financial management, strategic planning, citizen engagement, and performance management for hundreds of government officials.
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Sustainability
All interventions focused on building internal capacity rather than creating dependency on external support. Training-of-trainers models ensured knowledge transfer.
The Results
The program achieved significant results, demonstrating the potential for strengthening local governance through targeted capacity building.
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Impact
Revenue collection increased by 45% while clean audit outcomes improved from 20% to 65% across participating local governments.
Key Achievements:
• 45% increase in own-source revenue collection
• Audit outcomes improved from 20% clean audits to 65%
• 300+ staff trained and certified in public financial management
• Participatory budgeting processes adopted in all target counties
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Ministry of Health
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Ethiopia
Healthcare System Strengthening
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