01174pab a2200133 454500 180718b xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d Rambanapasi, Christopher Obert A review of the main determinants and characteristics of centre local relations in Zimbabwe The paper examines the main determinants shaping the ultimate nature of centre-local relations in the world's countries with particular reference to Zimbabwe. These determinants are seen to result in two broad and generalist types of centre-local relations, namely, functional and territorial centre-local relations. Zimbabwe's colonial and post-colonial centre-local relations are then examined within the framework of the two broad models of functional centre-local relations despite the post-colonial politicians's rhetoric in favour of more territorial relations. The Regional, Town and Country Planning Act (1976), the Urban Councils Act, the Rural Councils Act and the District Councils Act, all indicate a functio Federal State Relations Federal - State Relations - Zimbabwe International Journal of Public Administration 22495 22495 22495 0 0 0 0 IIPA IIPA 2018-07-19 Issue no: 15(7) Aug.92, p.1397-1439 AR22564 2018-07-19 2018-07-19 AR