Lusaka, February 05 --  The Lusaka City Council (LCC) and the Swedish government have signed a K2.5 billion Public Service Agreement (PSA) for capacity building in effective land tenure management.

Lusaka Mayor Robert Chikwelete signed on behalf of LCC while project team leader Lennhart Ljung signed for the Swedish government.

Mr. Chikwelete said the land tenure management will be implemented in five wards in Lusaka city.

He said government and other cooperating partners should work together in order to have effective land management in the city.

He said without the full participation of stakeholders it is difficult for the local authority to implement and foster all the needed development in the city.

Mr. Chikwelete challenged Councilors and Word Development Committee members to ensure that there is accountability and transparency in the manner they will be utilizing the project funds.

And Project team leader Lennhart Ljung said Public Private Partnership plays an important role in the realization of development in any democratic country.

Mr. Ljung also pledged his governments continued support to Zambia in all areas of development that can improve the living standards of people.

Five Ward Development Committees that have been earmarked for the pilot project are Chakunkula, Lima, Lilayi, Kanyama and Independence.