HARGEISA (MFT News) — February 16, 2026 — As Africa’s urbanization accelerates, prominent Public Administration expert Mohamed Farah Tahar has released a definitive report addressing the structural challenges of local governance and the urgent need for strategic educational planning across the continent.
- The Crisis of Centralization In his latest analysis, Mohamed Farah Tahar argues that the "top-down" governance model in Africa is hindering community growth.
"True development is not what happens in the capital cities; it is the quality of service delivery in our smallest districts," Tahar stated during the release of his policy brief on Monday.
- Integrating Education with Local Policy One of the standout points in the MFT News report is the critical linkage between Educational Planning and Local Government. Tahar emphasizes that for a district to thrive, municipalities must have the authority to:
Design Vocational Curricula: Matching education with local labor market demands.
Independent Infrastructure Management: Direct oversight of schools to ensure accountability and maintenance.
E-Governance Integration: Implementing digital tracking for student performance and teacher attendance to reduce absenteeism.
- Policy Recommendation: The Path Forward The report concludes that African states must move toward Fiscal Decentralization. According to Tahar, providing local councils with the tools for revenue generation and independent budgeting is the only way to ensure sustainable development at the grassroots level
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