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Municipal International Cooperations (MICs) in Zimbabwe’s local authorities: An exploratory study of the Harare Metropolitan City

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  • Sharon Chilunjika

    (University of Johannesburg/ Midlands State University)

  • Alouis Chilunjika

    (PDRF, School of Public Management, Governance and Public Policy, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa)

  • Dominique Uwizeyimana

    (University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa)

Abstract

The Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment No. 20 of 2013 recognises local authorities as key actors in local and national development, thus capacitating them to engage in international and regional relations so as to assist in matters of municipality management and service delivery. In this vein, such relations should promote growth through investments, innovation and information exchanges among others. The study examines the utility of MICs in promoting sound management and the enhancement of service delivery at the Harare Metropolitan City. The study used a qualitative research design where participants were purposively selected to provide data. Data was gathered using interviews and an extensive review of written documents. Data was analysed using thematic and content analysis techniques. The study established that MICs are a reliable tool to promote sustainable development in areas of human capacity development, information technology, and knowledge sharing among others. Additionally, MICs also promote effective and efficient service provision in Harare Metropolitan City. The study recommends the restructuring and fortification of the MICs’ legal and financial frameworks as well as the provision of central government support so that Harare Metropolitan City can autonomously venture into partnerships and be productive without any central government interference.

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  • Sharon Chilunjika & Alouis Chilunjika & Dominique Uwizeyimana, 2023. "Municipal International Cooperations (MICs) in Zimbabwe’s local authorities: An exploratory study of the Harare Metropolitan City," International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy (2687-2293), Bussecon International Academy, vol. 5(3), pages 60-69, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:adi:ijbess:v:5:y:2023:i:3:p:60-69
    DOI: 10.36096/ijbes.v5i3.425
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    1. Alouis Chilunjika, 2024. "Navigating the challenges and opportunities for adopting the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in South African (SA) Municipalities," International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy (2687-2293), Bussecon International Academy, vol. 6(5), pages 184-194, October.

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