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What does it mean?
Sharing responsibility with provincial people is the greatest legacy a chief can leave.
In plain terms
A chief’s best gift is to share power with the people.
What can you take from it?
Empower communities by sharing leadership responsibilities.

Where it applies

  • local decision‑making
  • community development
  • civic education

Putting it to work

  • establish participatory councils
  • transfer authority gradually

Questions to consider

  • What structures ensure fair sharing of responsibility?
  • How can chiefs prepare communities for empowerment?

Another view

Power sharing can be uneven if capacity is lacking.

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