Decentralization is a regalian movement which, at first sight, is under the supervision of the State. In fact, it is decided and organized by the State. It is based on the establishment or extension of powers attributed to public institutions whose competencies are defined by law. This administrative, political, institutional and financial decentralization is underway in African countries. It has given rise to new actors, namely local authorities.

The democratization of decision-making processes at the level of a territory through local governance requires the transfer to local authorities of the authority and resources necessary for their new functions. Unfortunately, the persistence of a lack of capacity undermines territorial governance.

Africa Development Consulting Group (ADCG) assists local governments in controlling their development through a series of actions.

• Analysis of decentralization policies
• Support for the analysis of skill transfers to local authorities
• Support for the training of decentralization actors,
• Capacity building of communities to implement their competencies
• Support for the definition of administrative, political, institutional and financial decentralization policies
• Support for the management of local finances
• Feasibility studies
• Support for consultations between stakeholders
• Supports local actors in the evaluation of the impacts of their concertation on the development of their territory
• Support of local actors in the concerted planning of their actions in favor of territorial development
• Acquisition of knowledge through training on other decentralization practices, particularly those in Canada