Municipal Development Strategy Process, A toolkit for practitioners - 18-03-10

Quality strategic planning and strategy delivery is increasing in importance as a process and set of tools that guide the development of a municipality. In times when resources are tight, effective and efficient resource allocation is gaining even more importance.

VNG International has therefore developed a new publication which suggest a practical four-stage process to strategic planning at the municipal level, including the setting up of effective structures for managing the strategy process (1), preparing a good strategic analysis of the municipality (2), strategy formulation (3) and strategy implementation (4). A key concept throughout this process is partnership: partnerships within the municipality, as well as with others outside the municipal building, with whom these four steps are undertaken together. Partnerships help make the municipal development process more transparent and accountable, thereby increasing the likelihood of the municipal development strategy to deliver the expected results and contribute to the improved quality of life of citizens.

To download "Municipal Development Strategy Process, A toolkit for practitioners", click here.