By Chisomo Phiri
A recent study by the Center for Social Accountability and Transparency (CSAT) has found that a majority of citizens in Nkhata-Bay, approximately 70% are not fully engaged in public development projects implemented by the district council, resulting in substandard projects.
CSAT’s Citizen Engagement Manager, Moffat Phiri, presented the findings on Thursday during a stakeholder engagement at the Nkhata-Bay district council.
He emphasized the need for meaningful citizen engagement in all projects.
Phiri further urged the council to learn from this setback and prioritize citizen involvement to ensure project success.
In response to the study’s findings, Director of Planning and Development for Nkhata-Bay, Edgar Chihana, acknowledged the need for improvement and committed to properly defining the laws guiding projects to ensure meaningful development in areas where the council has fallen short.
The study’s findings serve as a call to action for Nkhata-Bay district council to prioritize citizen engagement and ensure that development projects meet the needs and expectations of the community.
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