The Ministry of Local Government is a massive, unique and intricate Ministry that oversees the sixteen subsidiary, semi-autonomous strategic development institutions known as Local Authorities. These are divided into Town, City and District Council as well as the District and Tribal Administrations.
The ‘Peoples Ministry’ as it is affectionately referred to is strategically located at the coalface of service delivery where the impact of Government programmes and projects is best felt and appreciated.
The Ministry has a has critical mandate facilitating development programmes at local level, fostering local democracy and governance, as well as promoting social welfare and economic empowerment of disadvantaged groups.
The Ministry is charged with ensuring efficient support services, financial resources, capacity building and supervision as well provision of basic physical and social infrastructure such as rural water, primary health, social safety nets, education and roads.
Mission
To facilitate the delivery of effective local governance, basic infrastructure and social services by creating an enabling environment for improvement of the quality of life of Batswana.
Vision
To be the centre of excellence in Local Governance and Social Service provision for improved quality of life.
Values
• Integrity
Fairness, Trustworthy, Courtesy, Honesty
• Customer Focus
Timeliness, People Centred Development
• Botho
Compassionate, Courteous, Selfless
• Transparency
Effective communication, information sharing, feedback
• Partnership
Community involvement, Teamwork, Consultation, Commitment
• Empowerment
Decentralisation, Involvement
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