Work in the area of decentralization could assist with training of local government officials in HRBA. In Zambia, UNDP is trying to work with the Ministry of Local Government and Housing and the Decentralisation Secretariat. The objective is to promote the institutionalization of training for local government, which involves the provision of targeted courses in national training institutions to equip local government officials with the required skills base for their positions. This is to avoid “one off” workshop style training and frequent staff absences due to attendance and to maintain knowledge and skills within the system. This will allow for capacity-building of national institutions.

Source: Example provided by B. Fee, Programme Analyst, Governance, UNDP Zambia