The World Bank is undertaking a study on local governance in zones of low density areas focusing on Mali. As part of this, ODI are reviewing experiences with delivery of essential services such as health, education, clean water, justice and conflict resolution in zones of low density population, insecurity and where different socio-economic groups coexist, with special attention given to nomadic and sedentary population.
The study will review innovative approaches for delivering services and ensuring a positive presence of the State in areas of low density population, insecurity and socio-economic and cultural diversity of population. It will also involve an assessment of service delivery in Mali to review the challenges related to establishing a positive interface between local government and service providers in Northern Mali, and will identify various solutions for improving the delivery of services and local governance in Northern Mali.
