The Government of Zambia is prioritizing decentralization by devolution to address historically centralized governance and limited local development. For Shibuyunji Town Council, previous reforms were constrained by low capacity and weak implementation. The 2023 Decentralization Policy and Implementation Plan (DIP 2023–2027) seeks to empower Local Authorities with more resources, technical support, and devolved functions to improve service delivery and citizen participation. Supporting this, the USD 210 million Zambia Devolution Support Programme (ZDSP) is strengthening Shibuyunji Town Council’s financial and institutional capacity, enabling more effective local governance and development.