Conference discuses empowering local govt

The conference was attended by over 150 participants, including government officials and civil society leaders

KARACHI:

The Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI) Pakistan, in collaboration with the Sindh Agricultural and Forestry Workers Coordination Organization (SAFWCO) and the Sindh Local Government Department, organized a provincial conference on "Strengthening Local Governance Policy Design and Delivery in Sindh" on Wednesday.

The conference was attended by over 150 participants, including parliamentarians, government officials, local elected representatives, civil society leaders, sector experts, and community influencers. They discussed and proposed solutions to improve local government service delivery functions in Sindh.

As part of the Strengthening Leadership Within Union Council (LUC) Project, led by DAI Pakistan, the conference focused on enhancing policy design and delivery mechanisms for local governance in Sindh.

The event was graced by Provincial Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani, who appreciated the efforts of DAI and SAFWCO. He emphasised that the project's objectives align with government priorities, and highlighted recent reforms undertaken by the government to improve local governance in Sindh.