4.5 LINKAGE BETWEEN NATIONAL AND COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLANS
The linkage between national and county development plans is essential for coordinated and coherent development at both the national and subnational levels. In many countries, national development plans provide a broad framework and set overall goals and strategies for the country’s development, while county development plans outline specific objectives and strategies for individual counties or regions within the country.
Aspects of the linkage between national and county development plans:
- Alignment of goals and objectives: National and county development plans should be aligned to ensure coherence and complementarity.
- Coordination and Collaboration: Effective coordination and collaboration between national and county governments are essential for successful implementation of development plans.
- Subsidiarity and Decentralization: The linkage between national and county development plans should reflect the principles of subsidiarity and decentralization. County governments should have the autonomy to tailor their development plans based on local needs, while aligning them with the broader national development framework.
- Resource Allocation and Mobilization: National and county development plans need to address resource allocation and mobilization. National governments play a key role in allocating resources, including financial and human resources, to county governments to support their development plans.
- Data and Information Sharing: National and county governments should collaborate in sharing data and information relevant to development planning.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitoring and evaluation mechanisms should be established to assess the progress and impact of both national and county development plans.