Amidst the significant delay in forming a new govement since May 2018,the question how local authorities and their line ministries co-operate to deliver essential services has become even more important.
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In order to understand the reality of how local authorities and the central govement to deliver services,DRI Lebanon conducted interviews with 24 state administration officials and local authorities from 209 municipalities—20% of the overall number of municipalities in Lebanon. The survey assesses three sectors: solid waste management,municipal police and public safety,govement integrity and citizen participation—all of which have stirred a lot of public debate lately amidst Lebanon’s protracted waste crisis and high levels of corruption.
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We will present the results of the survey in early 2019 and use them for an upcoming evidence-based policy advocacy campaign that seeks to improve decentralised service delivery in the country.