In Eswatini, an inkhundla (Swazi: [iŋkʰunɮʱa]; plural: tinkhundla) is an administrative subdivision smaller than a district but larger than an umphakatsi (or "chiefdom").[1] There are 55 tinkhundla in Eswatini: 14 in Hhohho District, 11 in Lubombo District, 16 in Manzini District, and 14 in Shishelweni District. According to the constitution of Eswatini, the government for Eswatini is a democratic, participatory, tinkhundla-based system that emphasizes devolution of state power from central government to tinkhundla areas and individual merit as a basis for election or appointment to public office.[1] The system is non-partisan since the constitution does not recognize political parties, although section 25 of the constitution allows for open freedom of assembly and association. Each inkhundla elects one representative to the House of Assembly of Eswatini, the lower chamber of the bicameral parliament (Libandla).[1][2] The same trend is applied in local government elections. This governing system was designed by King Sobhuza II with the assistance of political scholars and lawyers. It came to effect in 1978[when?] and was adjusted in the early 1990s.[1]
The Tinkhundla concept of government has its roots in the Second World War, led by Prince Dabede of Gundvwini Royal Residence and Ndvuna Mfundza John Brightwell Sukati of Zabeni Royal Residence. Veteran Swazi Soldiers, who came back from 1945 to 1946 from the Middle East.[1] These soldiers spent sometime with His Majesty King Sobhuza II, relating their experiences gained along the sea shores of the African Continent during the British Military campaign from the Durban Sea Port to Tripoli in North Africa. They recommended that in order for the economy of Swaziland to recover from ravages of the war, community centers (Tinkhundla) should be established and rally support for the King's endeavors to bring about proportional development of the country. Also this would strengthen and enhance national safety and security strategies.[3]
In 1977, King Sobhuza II elected Delimitation Commission came up with a recommendation of twenty two (22) Tinkhundla centres. The first Tinkhundla established were headed by Tindvuna teTinkhundla which were all ex-soldiers (umsizi) appointed by His Majesty King Sobhuza II.
In 1979, Tinkhundla centers were increased from twenty two (22) to forty (40) because it was realized that most people fail to attend and participate Tinkhundla meetings. In 1993, the Tinkhundla centres were further increased to fifty five (55) following recommendations of the Delimitation Commission that was appointed by His Majesty King Mswati III. This commission was a result of people's views during consultative commissions (Vuselas), which were led by Prince Masitsela, Prince Mahlalengangeni and Prince Guduza.[3][4]
Governance role
The system emphasizes the devolution of state power from central government to Tinkhundla while individual merit is a basis for election and appointment into public office. In general, Tinkhundla stimulate community development at grassroots level, coordinating and promoting a good relationship between Government and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) working at the Tinkhundla level. They further provide a link between communities and government as well as other development agents to ensure the responsiveness of all national policies to the needs of the people. In the process they create harmony among all agents providing services within that Inkhundla.
The Ministry of Tinkhundla Administration and Development has a mandate to facilitate the management of region development and facilitate promote service delivery at Tinkhundla and Chiefdoms levels. Tinkhundla are the foundation for the bottom-up development planning process and the delivery of local services in partnership with central government. A major area of focus in the process is the development; implementation, monitoring and evaluation of evidence based integrated development plans funded by development grants and central government budget where applicable. The Ministry also has a mandate to bring about improvements in the performance and effectiveness of the administration and management of the Regions, Tinkhundla Committees and chiefdoms.[5]
Economic role
Tinkhundla centres as economic growth point where people meet and communities are mobilized to embark on business projects has been allocated Tinkhundla Empowerment Fund. Initially it was Seventy Thousand Emalangeni (70,000) per Inkhundla, but lately it was upgraded to one hundred and thirty Thousand Emalangeni (E130 000). This caters for the payment of utilities, stationery and minor maintanace of the Tinkhundla offices.[6]
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The examples and perspective in this article may not include all significant viewpoints Please improve the article or discuss the issue March 2015 Learn how and when to remove this template message In Eswatini an inkhundla Swazi iŋkʰunɮʱa plural tinkhundla is an administrative subdivision smaller than a district but larger than an umphakatsi or chiefdom 1 There are 55 tinkhundla in Eswatini 14 in Hhohho District 11 in Lubombo District 16 in Manzini District and 14 in Shishelweni District According to the constitution of Eswatini the government for Eswatini is a democratic participatory tinkhundla based system that emphasizes devolution of state power from central government to tinkhundla areas and individual merit as a basis for election or appointment to public office 1 The system is non partisan since the constitution does not recognize political parties although section 25 of the constitution allows for open freedom of assembly and association Each inkhundla elects one representative to the House of Assembly of Eswatini the lower chamber of the bicameral parliament Libandla 1 2 The same trend is applied in local government elections This governing system was designed by King Sobhuza II with the assistance of political scholars and lawyers It came to effect in 1978 when and was adjusted in the early 1990s 1 Contents 1 History 2 Governance role 3 Economic role 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditThe Tinkhundla concept of government has its roots in the Second World War led by Prince Dabede of Gundvwini Royal Residence and Ndvuna Mfundza John Brightwell Sukati of Zabeni Royal Residence Veteran Swazi Soldiers who came back from 1945 to 1946 from the Middle East 1 These soldiers spent sometime with His Majesty King Sobhuza II relating their experiences gained along the sea shores of the African Continent during the British Military campaign from the Durban Sea Port to Tripoli in North Africa They recommended that in order for the economy of Swaziland to recover from ravages of the war community centers Tinkhundla should be established and rally support for the King s endeavors to bring about proportional development of the country Also this would strengthen and enhance national safety and security strategies 3 In 1977 King Sobhuza II elected Delimitation Commission came up with a recommendation of twenty two 22 Tinkhundla centres The first Tinkhundla established were headed by Tindvuna teTinkhundla which were all ex soldiers umsizi appointed by His Majesty King Sobhuza II In 1979 Tinkhundla centers were increased from twenty two 22 to forty 40 because it was realized that most people fail to attend and participate Tinkhundla meetings In 1993 the Tinkhundla centres were further increased to fifty five 55 following recommendations of the Delimitation Commission that was appointed by His Majesty King Mswati III This commission was a result of people s views during consultative commissions Vuselas which were led by Prince Masitsela Prince Mahlalengangeni and Prince Guduza 3 4 Governance role EditThe system emphasizes the devolution of state power from central government to Tinkhundla while individual merit is a basis for election and appointment into public office In general Tinkhundla stimulate community development at grassroots level coordinating and promoting a good relationship between Government and Non Governmental Organizations NGOs working at the Tinkhundla level They further provide a link between communities and government as well as other development agents to ensure the responsiveness of all national policies to the needs of the people In the process they create harmony among all agents providing services within that Inkhundla The Ministry of Tinkhundla Administration and Development has a mandate to facilitate the management of region development and facilitate promote service delivery at Tinkhundla and Chiefdoms levels Tinkhundla are the foundation for the bottom up development planning process and the delivery of local services in partnership with central government A major area of focus in the process is the development implementation monitoring and evaluation of evidence based integrated development plans funded by development grants and central government budget where applicable The Ministry also has a mandate to bring about improvements in the performance and effectiveness of the administration and management of the Regions Tinkhundla Committees and chiefdoms 5 Economic role EditTinkhundla centres as economic growth point where people meet and communities are mobilized to embark on business projects has been allocated Tinkhundla Empowerment Fund Initially it was Seventy Thousand Emalangeni 70 000 per Inkhundla but lately it was upgraded to one hundred and thirty Thousand Emalangeni E130 000 This caters for the payment of utilities stationery and minor maintanace of the Tinkhundla offices 6 See also EditPanchayat Nepal References Edit a b c d e Swaziland Govt Historical Background Swaziland Government Retrieved 27 January 2014 Swaziland Govt Conduct of Elections PDF Swaziland Government Retrieved 27 January 2014 a b History Tinkhundla Centres Tinkhundla Political System Support for Tinkhundla External links Edit Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Inkhundla amp oldid 1115609373, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
