The Support Programme to Local Authorities “PACT” (Programme d’Appui aux Collectivités Territoriales) assists communities in optimising their administrative and social service performance. PACT assumes a major role in the country’s decentralisation process. Local investments for priority measures in communal and inter-communal development are directed via a national fund called “FNACT” (Fonds National d’Appui aux Collectivités Territoriales), financed by the Malian Government and its financial partner institutions.

Technical assistance to ANICT shall achieve the following three objectives:

• Adaptation of applied fund procedures to stakeholders’ needs (financial and technical partner institutions, treasury) and strengthening of ANICT’s capacities to ensure correct and efficient fund management;
• Application of transparent and efficient monitoring & evaluation procedures to ensure sustainability of public investments;
• Strengthening of ANICT’s strategic planning and enforcement capacities for local development.