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M4D JIGAWA STATE BRIEF

M4D is working with Government & Communities in Jigawa State to Improve Local Governance

LOCAL GOVERNANCE MATTERS RESULTS IN JIGAWA SO FAR

State and Loca l Government , CBOs and

Community members have all played their part.

Planning: M4D is supporting the state to improve

its budgetary processes so as to support improved

service delivery. M4D’s support to 139 policy

makers and service providers in Jigawa has

strengthened their capacity for better service

delivery and accountability in Health, Education,

Agriculture, Water & Sanitation sectors.

Accountability: Innovations like Participatory

Community Service Management System (PCSMS)

brought into the water & sanitation sector has

made it easy for communities in Malam Madori

LGA to channel their complaints for improved

water & sanitation services and has in turn enabled

service providers to respond promptly, leading to

increased satisfaction with service delivery.

Service Delivery: Innovation in water & sanitation

has enabled the construction of public-private

toilets in Malam Madori LGA as a solution to open

defecation in public.

Inclusion: Providing girls with relevant life skills has

enhanced their confidence. M4D’s life skills clubs in

Jigawa has enabled girls to identify and articulate

their demands to parents and decision makers,

bringing about inclusive governance. Providing

People with Disabilities with livelihoods could

potentially reduce street begging. M4D is

supporting this initiative in its 3 focal LGAs in

Jigawa.

Improved local governance benefits three groups.

Ÿ First, policy makers whose ability to connect with their citizenry is enhanced. Ÿ Second, service providers who are better able to understand the needs of the

citizenry and the best intervention to apply in any given situation, especially

given limited budgets. Ÿ Third, communities who expect decision makers to bring about positive impact

on their lives through improvement in the delivery of basic services such as

health, education, water and sanitation, livelihoods, etc. For accountability and

participation, governance has to be inclusive, addressing the needs of such

marginalized groups like women and girls (whose voices are often unheard and

whose needs remain unmet as a result), and people with disabilities, who are

often treated as second class citizens.

CHANGE IS POSSIBLEMobilising for Development (M4D) believes that by working together, policy

makers, service providers and communities can bring about improved governance

that delivers quality services in the area of health, education, water and sanitation,

and livelihoods. By collaborating with Community Based Organisations (CBOs),

policy makers and service providers, M4D makes this goal a reality through the

introduction of innovative approaches that help ensure communities and

marginalised groups have access to improved services and livelihoods that

contribute to improving citizens’ overall quality of life.

EVERYONE CONTRIBUTESCBOs serve as our entry points into communities. Our work with CBOs in Malam

Madori, Ringim and Miga LGAs has led to the identification of a number of priority

needs in service delivery by communities. The response by service providers to

their identified needs has brought about positive engagement with communities.

Continued engagement like this will bring about improved understanding of local

government interventions, leading to better outcomes for all stakeholders. CBOs

also provide representation to marginalized groups like girls and people with

disabilities. CBOs working with girls have provided them with platforms to reach

decision makers. Three CBOs are also working with People with Disability to

identify their priority needs, and provide them with livelihoods that will protect

their dignity and take them away from street begging.

M4D (MOBILISING FOR DEVELOPMENT) OCTOBER 2015

M4D JIGAWA STATE BRIEF

What NEXT?Connecting:

M4D is helping governments find ways of reaching more citizens meaningfully, quickly and more inclusively

Solving: M4D works with policy makers and

service providers on the identification of common bottlenecks to service

delivery and accountability. We are also helping LGAs in developing strategies

for budget execution

Strengthening: M4D strengthens relationship

between government and citizens at the local level

Planning: M4D supports states on LGA development

planning which will enhance service delivery at the local level. We also support states on corporate

planning for the LGAs and development of service charters.

Sharing: Using the fact that we are an

experimental/learning programme, M4D works with governments to test and

determine innovative approaches that translate into sustainable change

M4D Solutions, Innovations and Better Fit

Approaches

What we are learningŸ Improved local governance is key to successful

governance at the state level, and may provide the

catalyst that drives overall national development.Ÿ Everyone wins when policy makers, service

providers and communities come together to

address issues of common concern.Ÿ Prompt action is needed to provide equitable

governance by addressing the needs of girls and

people with disability.

What you can doŸ You can support the adoption of M4D innovations and

solutions by LGAs in delivering improved services. Ÿ You can support efforts by Community Based Organisations

(CBOs) to work with policy makers and service providers in

addressing issues affecting local communities.Ÿ You can support efforts to provide marginalised groups

(women and girls; people with disability) with a voice and

platform to articulate their needs.

For more information on M4D and other project initiatives please visit our website: www.mobilisingfordevelopment.com


Prepared by M4D, the DFID-funded pioneer governance programme in Northern Nigeria

implemented by Palladium Group and partners, and supporting improved equitable

access to quality basic services and accountability at the local level.

M4D is working with Government & Communities in Kaduna State to Improve Local Governance

LOCAL GOVERNANCE MATTERS RESULTS IN KADUNA SO FAR

CHANGE IS POSSIBLE

EVERYONE CONTRIBUTES


M4D KADUNA STATE BRIEF

State and Local Government, CBOs and Community

members have all played their part.

· M4D is supporting the state with Planning:

integrated LGA development plan. Local Government

planning is intended to enable service providers in

Kaduna to prioritize work that would enable them

meet the demands of their people. The LGA planning

framework has been developed and capacity of

service providers built to roll out LGA development

planning.

· Innovations like Participatory Accountability:


brought into the education sector has made it easy for

communities in Igabi LGA to channel their complaints

for improved educational services and has in turn

enabled service providers to respond promptly,

leading to increased satisfaction with service delivery.

· Innovation in education has Service Delivery:

improved interest in learning. M4D’s Second Chance

education for girls in Kudan LGA has won the support

of teachers and parents.

· Providing girls with relevant life skills has Inclusion:

enhanced their confidence. M4D’s life skills clubs in

Kaduna has enabled girls to identify and articulate




potentially reduce street begging. M4D is supporting

this initiative in its 3 focal LGAs in Kaduna.


Ÿ First, policy makers whose ability to connect with their citizenry is enhanced. Ÿ Second, service providers who are better able to understand the needs of the

citizenry and the best intervention to apply in any given situation, especially

given limited budgets. Ÿ Third, communities who expect decision makers to bring about positive

impact on their lives through improvement in the delivery of basic services

such as health, education, water and sanitation, livelihoods, etc. For

accountability and participation, governance has to be inclusive, addressing

the needs of such marginalized groups like women and girls (whose voices are

often unheard and whose needs remain unmet as a result), and people with

disabilities, who are often treated as second class citizens.

Mobilising for Development (M4D) believes that by working together, policy

makers, service providers and communities can bring about improved

governance that delivers quality services in the area of health, education, water

and sanitation, and livelihoods. By collaborating with Community Based

Organisations (CBOs), policy makers and service providers, M4D makes this goal

a reality through the introduction of innovative approaches that help ensure

communities and marginalised groups have access to improved services and

livelihoods that contribute to improving citizens’ overall quality of life.

CBOs serve as our entry points into communities. Our work with CBOs in Kachia,

Igabi and Kudan LGAs has led to the identification of a number of priority needs in

service delivery by communities. The response by service providers to their

identified needs has brought about positive engagement with communities.

Continued engagement like this will bring about improved understanding of local

government interventions, leading to better outcomes for all stakeholders. CBOs

also provide representation to marginalized groups like girls and people with

disabilities. CBOs working with girls have provided them with platforms to reach

decision makers. Three CBOs are also working with People with Disability to

identify their priority needs, and provide them with livelihoods that will protect

their dignity and take them away from street begging.

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M4D is working with Government & Communities in Kano State to Improve Local Governance

LOCAL GOVERNANCE MATTERS RESULTS IN KANO SO FAR

CHANGE IS POSSIBLE

EVERYONE CONTRIBUTES


M4D KANO STATE BRIEF

State and Local Government, CBOs and Community

members have all played their part.

· Planning: M4D is supporting the state with

service delivery planning. M4D’s support to Ministry

of Local Government in Kano to pilot a service

compact (SERVICOM) has been demonstrating how

planning and accountability can enhance service

delivery.

· Accountability: Innovations like Participatory


brought into the health sector has made it easy for

communities in Garun Malam LGA to channel their

complaints for improved health services and has in

turn enabled service providers to respond promptly,

leading to increased satisfaction with service delivery.

· Service Delivery: Innovation in health care has

enabled communities in Sumaila LGA through the

Drug Supply System to have access to basic medicines

in community health centres. Innovation in education,

like jolly phonics, has improved interest in learning.

M4D’s Second Chance Education for girls in Dawakin

Tofa LGA has been utilizing jolly phonics to impart

literacy and has won the support of teachers and

parents.

· Inclusion: Providing girls with relevant life skills

has enhanced their confidence. M4D’s life skills clubs

in Kano has enabled girls to identify and articulate




potentially reduce street begging. M4D is supporting

this initiative in its 3 focal LGAs in Kano.


Ÿ First, policy makers whose ability to connect with their citizenry is enhanced. Ÿ Second, service providers who are better able to understand the needs of

the citizenry and the best intervention to apply in any given situation,

especially given limited budgets. Ÿ Third, communities who expect decision makers to bring about positive

impact on their lives through improvement in the delivery of basic services

such as health, education, water and sanitation, livelihoods, etc. For

accountability and participation, governance has to be inclusive, addressing

the needs of such marginalized groups like women and girls (whose voices

are often unheard and whose needs remain unmet as a result), and people

with disabilities, who are often treated as second class citizens.

Mobilising for Development (M4D) believes that by working together, policy

makers, service providers and communities can bring about improved

governance that delivers quality services in the area of health, education, water

and sanitation, and livelihoods. By collaborating with Community Based

Organisations (CBOs), policy makers and service providers, M4D makes this goal

a reality through the introduction of innovative approaches that help ensure

communities and marginalised groups have access to improved services and

livelihoods that contribute to improving citizens’ overall quality of life.

CBOs serve as our entry points into communities. Our work with CBOs in Sumaila,

Dawakin Tofa & Garun Malam LGAs has led to the identification of a number of

priority needs in service delivery by communities. The response by service

providers to their identified needs has brought about positive engagement with

communities. Continued engagement like this will bring about improved

understanding of local government interventions, leading to better outcomes for

all stakeholders. CBOs also provide representation to marginalized groups like

girls and people with disabilities. CBOs working with girls have provided them

with platforms to reach decision makers. Three CBOs are also working with

People with Disability to identify their priority needs, and provide them with

livelihoods that will protect their dignity and take them away from street

begging.

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