Enhancing Transparency, Accountability & Community Participation in the CDF Implementation.
By John Kunda Sauti - JCTR November 2023
Following the enhancement of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) budgetary allocation from K1.6 million to K25.7 million in 2022, and subsequently to K28.3 million in 2023, civil society expressed concern at the lack of mechanisms for transparency, accountability and meaningful inclusion of community members in the CDF processes.
Anchoring on our continued commitment to fostering transparency and accountability in governance, we conducted a comprehensive Constituency Development Fund (CDF) monitoring exercise in select constituencies (Chisamba, Kasama Central, Masaiti, & Livingstone), uncovering insights on its implementation.
Check out our policy brief for key findings, challenges, & recommendations here:
Together, let’s ensure the CDF serves its intended purpose…