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Local Government Administration Ministry holds consultations with municipalities on the Local Self-Government Strategy 2027–2031

The Ministry of Local Government Administration (MLGA) is continuing consultations with municipalities and international partners as part of preparations for the Local Self-Government Strategy 2027–2031.

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At the latest meeting, Deputy Minister Agon Batusha, municipal representatives and OSCE representatives discussed issues related to advancing local governance. The focus was on strengthening democracy at the local level, increasing transparency and accountability, ensuring inclusiveness and improving municipal performance.

Participants underlined that the strategy should be drafted based on the concrete needs and challenges of municipalities. To this end, the document is expected to define clear objectives, implementable measures and functional mechanisms for achieving them.

The discussions also focused on strengthening the institutional and professional capacities of municipalities, as well as on more active citizen involvement in decision-making processes.

The Local Self-Government Strategy 2027–2031 aims to serve as a sustainable foundation for more efficient, transparent and accountable local governance, helping to improve public services and address citizens’ needs.

The MLGA has stated that it will continue cooperating with municipalities and partners to ensure an inclusive drafting process that will include concrete policies and measures in support of the development and strengthening of local governance.