African Charter on the Values and Principles of Decentralisation, Local Governance and Local Development.

Abstract

Some of the objectives of this Charter are to: Promote, protect and act as a catalyst for decentralisation, local governance and local development in Africa; Promote and champion local governance and local democracy as one of the cornerstones of decentralisation in Africa; Promote resource mobilisation and local economic development with the view to eradicating poverty in Africa; Promote a shared understanding and a common vision of Member States on matters relating to decentralisation, local governance and local development; Promote the core values and principles of decentralisation, local governance and local development; Guide policy formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation among others.