Government urges local authorities to fully implement integrated development plans

THE Government has emphasised the need for all 116 Local Authorities to rigorously implement the Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) in order to address urban challenges and accelerate sustainable development.

This commitment is deeply anchored in Zambia’s Vision 2030, the Eighth National Development Plan (8NDP) and the National Decentralisation Policy, which collectively recognize that effective local governance and sound spatial planning are fundamental to National development.

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary for Administration Gabriel Pollen pointed out that integrated development planning is vital to ensuring orderly and inclusive development across the nation.  

The 20 Local Authorities are; Isoka, Mafinga, Mpulungu, Lupososhi, Chembe, Nchelenge, Lufwanyama, Masaiti, Luano, Shibuyunji, Mwinilunga, Kabompo, Luangwa, Rufunsa, Chama, Chasefu, Kaoma, Kalabo, Pemba, and Namwala.