Prime Minister’s Order n° 023/03 governing sectoral decentralisation.

The Order primarily focuses on the principles and framework for sectoral decentralization in governance, aiming to enhance local administrative efficiency and citizen engagement. It establishes the National Decentralisation Steering Committee, which is tasked with coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating decentralization efforts. The overarching objective is to empower local entities to implement government policies effectively, ensuring that services are tailored to the specific needs of communities. This initiative aligns with broader governance reforms aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and participatory decision-making. The implementation plan outlined in the document emphasizes the roles of sector ministries, local administrative entities, and the Decentralisation Technical Committee in executing the decisions made by the National Decentralisation Steering Committee. It highlights the importance of aligning sector policies and legal frameworks to facilitate the differentiation of services provided at various administrative levels. Regular consultations between sector ministries and decentralized entities are mandated to ensure effective planning, budgeting, and reporting processes. The text further include the allocation of financial resources to support decentralized functions and the need for legal compliance at the provincial level. The text consists of 31 Articles divided into 6 Chapters.