The ideal purpose of the Public hearing is To validate the draft plan, gather stakeholder feedback, and ensure the final plan reflects community needs, as mandated by the National Development Planning (System) Act, 1994 (Act 480) and Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936).
The Municipal Chief Planner elaborating to key players, stakeholders, chiefs and opinion leaders within the municipality on their prioritized development issues.
These public hearings cover key sectors like infrastructure, Agriculture and livelihood projects, educational interventions, sanitation, and health interventions, which sought to address issues such as poor roads, flooding, and unemployment through Goals, Objectives, and development programs.
A Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) is a 3-5 year strategic framework guiding governments, sectors, or districts in achieving specific Socio-economic goals, prioritizing development projects, and allocating resources. It typically aligns with long-term national visions, focusing on infrastructure, human development, and macro-economic stability through participatory planning.
