Governance Briefs

Although the four electoral proposals differ in their institutional design, they all support direct elections and retain the 4.5 clan power-sharing formula, providing a strong …

North Galkacyo local government revenue has fluctuated in recent years, generating approximately USD 84,00090,000 per month from active revenue sources. The mayor expressed optimism that …

Galkacyo Local Government faces severe fiscal constraints, with monthly revenue declining from approximately USD 35,000–40,000 to USD 18,000–20,000 due to prolonged droughts and the underutilisation …

Qardho residents expressed high expectations for improved public services, accountability, and responsive governance following the introduction of democratic local council elections in Puntland in 2021.A …

Since the establishment of the Dhusamareb’s current Local Government in mid-2022, engagement between the municipality and citizens on local governance issues has been limited, leaving …

The Adado business community plays a limited role in local government accountability due to low trust, unmet expectations regarding service delivery, and skepticism about how …

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