Local government reform in Zimbabwe A policy dialogue Edited by Jaap de Visser, Nico Steytler and Naison Machingauta State, Peace and Human Security Studies Local government reform in Zimbabwe A policy dialogue Edited by Jaap de Visser, Nico Steytler and Naison Machingauta Community Law Centre 2010 PB | Local government reform in Zimbabwe: A policy dialogue The State, Peace and Human Security Programme of the Community Law Centre (University of the Western Cape) conducts research and provides policy advice on state efficiency, human security and peace building in Africa. It focuses on the role of decentralisation and federalism in enhancing the efficiency of African states, in building sustainable peace in post-conflict regions and improving human security on the continent. It does this through doctoral research programmes, a Masters Programme, applied research and policy advice to governments. State, Peace and Human Security Studies is a series containing the results of applied research conducted by local experts. Community Law Centre University of the Western Cape Modderdam Road Bellville 7535 South Africa +27 21 959 2950
[email protected] © 2010 Community Law Centre (University of the Western Cape). No part hereof may be reproduced without the written consent of the Centre. ISBN: 978-1-86808-708-2 Design and layout: Page Arts cc Printed by Mega Digital Cover photograph of Samora Machel Road, Harare: Annette May Financial support was provided by the Interchurch Organisation for Development Cooperation, the Austrian Development Cooperation (through the Gemeinnuetzige Entwicklingszusammenarbeit GMbH) and the Ford Foundation. Austrian Development Cooperation iii ii Local authorities and traditional leadership: John Makumbe | Contents Foreword v Opening speech ix Abstracts xiii Chapter 1: Can local government steer socio-economic transformation in Zimbabwe? Analysing historical trends and gazing into the future 1 Kudzai Chatiza 1.