The Local Authorities Performance Assessment (LAPA) has rated Dowa District council as the best performing council in the country in areas of development planning, procurement, financial management, accounting and health service delivery among others.
District Commissioner for Dowa, Stallichi Mwambiwa told MBC Digital that the excellent performance is manifestation of team work and collaboration among key stakeholders in the council particularly the Secretariat, MPs, Councilors and traditional leaders in dealing with the needs and aspirations of the people in the district.
Mwambiwa further said they are motivated by the LAPA results and will continue enhancing efficiency and effectiveness on the usage of funds in order to positively change people’s lives.
LAPA is sanctioned by Ministry of Local Government, Unity and Culture to determine whether local authorities or district councils have basic capacities to manage development funds or grants.
By Alufisha Fischer
