By Loretta B Manele
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is reviewing the Provincial Government Act along with the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF).
This was stated by Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele in a press conference from the Office of Prime Ministers and Cabinet (OPMC) yesterday.
He explained that while GNUT is progressing work on the Constituent Assembly, it is also currently reviewing the Provincial Government Act.
Manele said this is with the view to increase the delegation of powers that could offer provinces similar levels of autonomy or authority anticipated in a state government that could be implemented earlier as a possible predecessor to the state-government system.
He emphasised that anticipated changes would include enhanced devolution of powers and revenue-sharing modalities that accord provincial governments more power and authority.
“It is the intention of my government to complete and table this amendment bill in 2025.”
In relation, Manele said the PCDF modality has worked well in the last 16 years as it has enabled provincial governments to implement 1,663 economic and social infrastructure projects.
He stressed that the PCDF has strengthened the capacities of provinces, however with evolving national contexts, it needs to be refreshed and focused on supporting the needs at the provincial level.
Manele said he is aware that after the PCDF is reviewed, a report will be finalised.
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