Fortifying the building blocks of local and municipal governance in Africa.
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At PIMD, we support municipal leaders and organizations in African countries by fortifying the essential elements of effective and responsive governance. We are dedicated to advancing the quality of public administration through the adoption of best practices and innovative strategies.
PIMD provides citizen-centered tools and strategies to identify sustainable solutions to enhance good governance and democratic practices in local and municipal organizations.
This program is a comprehensive, hand-on experience with emphasis on action-oriented and result-driven training.
PIMD builds institutional capacity to ensure a focus on gender, equity and social inclusion.
PIMD provides capacity building and technical assistance to local governments to improve overall municipal service delivery, foster an effective decentralization process, improve performance management, and facilitate the implementation of policies, action plans, and strategies.
PIMD’s capstone projects integrate practicum research into our workshop training by combining theoretical and practical experiences for problem solving, foster innovation, and a citizen-centered approach to problem solving.
PIMD provides consulting services to local and municipal organizations in areas such as leadership development, municipal planning, organizational development, and more.
PIMD works with local and municipal organizations to provide citizen-centered tools and strategies to enhance good governance and democratic practices, identify sustainable solutions to improve service delivery, and build institutional capacity. We pride ourselves on our ability to enhance the leadership skills of local officials, improve resource management, and foster greater citizen involvement in local governance. Our programs combine theory and practice through our practicum, case studies, and simulation exercises to equip participants with skills and strategies to support specific country development and sustainable development goals.
Learn MoreAt PIMD, we aim to drive progress and innovation in African countries by equipping municipal governments with the tools and expertise needed for effective governance. We specialize in programs to foster good governance and democracy, human capital development, capacity building, and technical assistance to strengthen local administration and enhance community outcomes.
The Pan-African Institute of Municipal Development is committed to supporting African country national development strategies by fortifying the building blocks of municipal and local governance. Our mission is to support municipalities in meeting the needs of the communities they serve and in doing so, promote sustainable local economic development and facilitate Africa’s transformation into a global powerhouse of the 21st century.
The successful transformation of the African continent into a global powerhouse requires local and municipal organizations to have the technical capacity to drive inclusively designed strategies, policies, and mechanisms to improve information sharing, service delivery, and accountability to their residents and constituents. This requires a structured framework for PIMD to align tailored strategies and effectively monitor performance indicators to advance municipal development.
Our Good Governance programs feature opportunities for peer-to-peer exchange and collaboration on best practices and innovative ideas. This photo features Brandon Scott, Mayor of the City of Baltimore, with the PIMD Mayoral cohort from Senegal in 2022 during a visit to the City of Baltimore.
ICMA was honored to have participated in the Good Governance Executive Leadership Program managed by PIMD in 2022. The program was well developed and organized and ICMA valued the exchange with the participants- local government officials and technical directors from Senegal. As an international membership association, ICMA values these types of engagement which provide opportunities to share good practices and improve good governance worldwide.
It was a pleasure working with PIMD, I appreciate your service in delivering a wonderful simulation excercise during Yale University Leadership Forum for Strategic Impact Forum. Thank you for joining us.
I am particularly pleased that the U.S. Embassy, through the Public Diplomacy Section, can support PIMD programs to strengthen human capital and good governance. Congratulations to PIMD – you did a fantastic job, and we are all impressed by your professionalism.
Participating in the inaugural Good Governance Executive Leadership (GGEL) program in 2022 hosted by the PIMD has been an extraordinary journey of growth and transformation. PIMD’s commitment to advancing municipal development across Africa is evident in the rich curriculum and hands-on approach to effective leadership, enhancing transparency and accountability of municipal organizations.
