Partnership of Local Governance Institutions: A study on the effectiveness of District Development Assemblies (DDAs) as a district level development institution for peace and stabilization through rural development projects. The study was first time conducted about local institutions at the district level. The findings show there are more opportunities to work with local government institutions. These local intuitions will be main vehicle for governance and development. The institutions can further enhance their partnership with government entities, formal government institutions, donor communities and private sector for rural development activities and partnership for effective service delivery.