A local non-governmental organisation, Livulezi Trust, has called on newly constituted Constituency Development Committees (CDCs) in Ntcheu District to uphold integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects.
This is according to a press statement released on Wednesday and signed by the organisation’s District Coordinator, Reverend Madalitso Nagoli.
Nagoli said the revised CDF framework presents an opportunity to strengthen citizen participation in development planning, budget tracking, and public oversight.
He warned committee members against corruption and urged them to resist any form of manipulation or external pressure that may divert public resources from intended developmental activities.
“We urge CDC members to remain firm and uphold integrity in all decisions involving public resources,” he said.
The organisation further urged development stakeholders, including civil society organisations, traditional leaders, faith leaders, and citizens, to actively participate in monitoring the utilisation and impact of the fund.
Meanwhile, Livulezi Trust has commended the Government for introducing reforms aimed at improving local development and citizen participation through the Constituency Development Fund framework.