Transformation is the KEY!
Addu City Council and the Promise of Decentralization: Power to the People, or Just Paperwork? I’ve always believed that Addu City should be run by its people, for its people . We know our challenges. We know our dreams. And we deserve the power to shape our own future. That’s the heart of decentralization— bringing decision-making closer to the community and giving local councils like ours the authority to lead change. But let’s be honest. Despite the decentralization laws in place, Addu City Council still faces serious obstacles . Bureaucracy, limited capacity, outdated systems, and political interference all hold us back from delivering the kind of services our community deserves. To truly make decentralization work for Addu, we must transform how the Council and the Secretariat operate . That means building a culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and smart use of technology . It means reimagining public service—not as red tape, but as a tool to ...