Mpango Mkakati

Strategic Plan (2025/2026 – 2029/2030)

Longido District Council

Introduction

This Five-Year Strategic Plan (2025/2026 – 2029/2030) has been developed to guide Longido District Council in realizing its Vision and Mission through sustainable provision of quality social and economic services to the people. The plan is designed to accelerate economic growth, promote good governance, and foster inclusive and sustainable development.

Strategic Focus Areas

The strategic plan emphasizes:

• Enhancing productivity in agriculture and livestock through strengthened extension services and modern techniques.
• Expanding rural infrastructure, including feeder roads, water schemes, and school/health facilities.
• Strengthening community-based financial systems, particularly SACCOS and small business cooperatives.
• Empowering women and youth through income-generating programs and entrepreneurship training.
• Addressing climate change through mitigation and adaptation measures in agriculture, water and natural resource management.
• Improving financial management and accountability by strengthening systems, transparency, and internal audit controls.
• Investing in human capital through continuous capacity building, recruitment, and professional development of council staff.
• Delivering quality social services, including education, health, water, and sanitation.
• Promoting good governance as the foundation for peace, justice, security and sustainable socio-economic development.

Cross-Cutting Issues

The plan integrates key cross-cutting issues that affect sustainable development:

• Environmental Conservation – Mainstreaming climate and environmental sustainability across all sectors.
• Gender Equality – Promoting equal participation and access to resources and opportunities for all genders.
• HIV/AIDS Response – Strengthening public education, prevention, and community support programs in collaboration with TACAIDS, CSOs, and health partners.
• Youth & Vulnerable Groups – Creating inclusive platforms and programs for economic and social empowerment.

Institutional Support and Partnerships

Longido District Council acknowledges the continued support received through:

• Local Government Capital Development Grant (LGCDG)
• Health Basket Funding System (HBFS)
• National and International Development Partners
• Community-Based and Civil Society Organizations

Implementation Framework

This plan is structured to include:

• Vision & Mission Statements
• Strategic Objectives and Targets aligned with national frameworks (e.g., Vision 2025, SDGs, MKUKUTA, etc.)
• Sectoral Strategies and Priorities
• Performance Indicators to monitor progress
• Baseline Data where available, to support planning and reporting

Monitoring & Evaluation

A robust Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework will be used to track progress against key performance indicators. This will enable timely adjustments, resource alignment, and evidence-based decision-making.

Acknowledgment

Longido District Council expresses its sincere appreciation to all stakeholders who participated in the formulation of this Strategic Plan. Special thanks go to:

• Honorable Councillors
• Ward and Village Executive Officers
• Divisional Secretaries
• Political and Religious Leaders
• Civil Society Organizations
• Development Partners

Their dedication and insights have been vital in shaping a shared vision for Longido's development.