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The Developmental Role of Local Government

Local governments must play a developmental role in their communities. This means working with communities (leaders and organisations) to find sustainable ways to meet the social, economic and material needs of people and to improve the quality of their lives. In particular, local governments should target people who are most often marginalised or excluded, such as women, disabled people and very poor people.