Leaders from districts with areas entangled in poverty want government to give priority in responding to some of their requests meant to enhance progress in their territories.
The concern was raised amidst unanimous approval by leaders from districts including, Muhanga Kamonyi Ngororero and Rutsiro during a capacity building session held in Muhanga town.
suggesting solutions on how leaders can improve the welfare of vulnerable people, Alexis Rukundo an expert from Rwandese Association of Local Government Association (RALGA) and also one of the organizers, noted that competence is essential especially in planning and good management of government funds.
“Another solution is the involvement of concerned parties in decision making since it enables leaders to indentify some of the weak areas,” he advised.
However, both Tharcisse Niyonzima and Samuel Majyambere in charge of good governance in Kamonyi and Rutsiro districts respectively, argue that government has been reluctant towards responding to some of their proposals meant to address issues affecting people living in poverty.
Majyambere further notes that instead their superiors overload them with assignments which most of them are not relevant to their tasks.
“Too much work makes us lose focus in solving some of these matters hindering development.”
Faustin Minani an expert on good governance and also an organizer of the training from GIZ, pointed out that as far as competence among local leaders is key, more support from government and donors would compliment initiatives of local leaders meant to improve the welfare of vulnerable people.
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