Local Government Ministry to Conduct Technical Study on Decentralisation

Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works Adam Shareef Umar announced a technical study on decentralisation to be conducted next year. Speaking at the 'Laamaseelu Laamu' event in Gan Island, Laamu Atoll, he noted that the Decentralisation Act of 2010 has been amended 10 times in 13 years, indicating weakness. The study will incorporate views of people and councils and will be handed to an academic institution, with results released within the year. Critics compare the new ministry to the Atolls Ministry from the Gayoom era, but the minister defended its creation by President Muizzu. He also advised councils to increase income beyond state budget.

Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works Adam Shareef Umar announced a technical study on decentralisation to be conducted next year. Speaking at the 'Laamaseelu Laamu' event in Gan Island, Laamu Atoll, he noted that the Decentralisation Act of 2010 has been amended 10 times in 13 years, indicating weakness. The study will incorporate views of people and councils and will be handed to an academic institution, with results released within the year. Critics compare the new ministry to the Atolls Ministry from the Gayoom era, but the minister defended its creation by President Muizzu. He also advised councils to increase income beyond state budget.

Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works Adam Shareef Umar announced a technical study on decentralisation to be conducted next year. Speaking at the 'Laamaseelu Laamu' event in Gan Island, Laamu Atoll, he noted that the Decentralisation Act of 2010 has been amended 10 times in 13 years, indicating weakness. The study will incorporate views of people and councils and will be handed to an academic institution, with results released within the year. Critics compare the new ministry to the Atolls Ministry from the Gayoom era, but the minister defended its creation by President Muizzu. He also advised councils to increase income beyond state budget.

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