Local tech organization, SMART Zambia, distributes 2000 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) devices to enhance service delivery for local governance.

In a significant move towards enhancing public service delivery, the e-Government Division under the SMART Zambia Institute has handed over 2,000 ICT devices to the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) in Lusaka, Zambia.

The equipment, valued at over 9 million Kwacha, consists of 1,780 laptops and 220 all-in-one desktop computers. This initiative aims to modernise public service delivery, decentralise operations, and enhance accountability at all levels.

The goal is to enable these local authorities to deliver more efficient and citizen-centred services. By strengthening the digital capacity of 116 local authorities, the initiative is expected to bring services closer to the people, improving digital infrastructure across the nation.

The initiative aligns with the government's goal of building an inclusive, technology-driven public service. It is part of the broader digital transformation agenda under the Electronic Government Act No. 41 of 2021.

The initiative aims to enhance access to the Constituency Development Fund Management Information System (CDF-MIS), and is expected to improve access to key digital platforms, going beyond just the CDF-MIS.

The initiative is intended to strengthen governance structures by equipping local authorities with modern tools. By distributing ICT resources to Zambia Postal Services, District Administration offices, and Provincial Monitoring and Evaluation teams, the initiative will improve access to digital platforms beyond just the CDF-MIS.

The SMART Zambia Institute's e-Government department, while typically held by a specific lead person or institution within the institute, did not have an explicit name or institution responsible for this department in the provided search results.

The initiative continues to be managed by the SMART Zambia Institute, and it is expected to improve access to digital platforms, thereby modernising public service delivery and ensuring that the benefits of this initiative reach all regions of Zambia.