Govt, UNDP equip local authorities with investor attraction skills

THE Local Government and Public Works ministry in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have embarked on training workshops to strengthen local authorities in engaging effectively with the African Continental Free Trade Area, an opportunity for local economies to boost intra-African trade, stimulate growth and foster development.

The three-day workshop, which began yesterday in Bulawayo, saw the participation of 46 local authorities, out of 92, with the other half set to attend a similar workshop next week.

Ministry strategic policy planning, monitoring and evaluation director Elina Karwi said local authorities would be equipped with skills to work within their communities for growth.

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