Local Government Studies Research Papers/Topics

RESULTS BASED MANAGEMENT AS A TOOL FOR EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY. IN THE CASE OF CHEGUTU MUNICIPALITY.

ABSTRACT The main aim of research was to examine the relationship between Results Based Management and service delivery in the case of Chegutu Municipality. Results Based Management is a concept that introduced to local authorities as way to improve quality of service delivery since most local authorities have been providing poor service delivery to the community. However, there no policy guidelines in this respect, local authorities can choose to adopt or not to adopt Results Based Managemen...

Salary Delays And Arrears In Urban Councils: Survival Strategies For The Municipality Of Chitungwiza Employees

ABSTRACT The main thrust of this research was to analyse the survival strategies employed by Chitungwiza Municipality employees in the era of salary delays and arrears. The research was influenced and informed by the reasons behind employees’ continuation to report to work whilst they are not being remunerated consistently paying heed to how they are surviving. This study therefore sought to unearth the causes of salary delays and arrears which have crippled the Chitungwiza Municipality’s...

Evaluating The Significance Of External Funding In Underdeveloped Rural Areas Of Zimbabwe. A Case Of Mbire Rdc

Abstract The study evaluated the impact of external funding in Mbire RDC through the assessment of the projects that are being implemented. The thrust of this project is premised on the fact that despite the presence of donor agencies Mbire RDC remains one of the most underdeveloped and impoverished district in the country. Donor funding has proved to be insignificant since the local communities continue to perform dismal in every aspect of their lives. The socio-economic livelihoods of the s...

Effectiveness Of Corporate Social Responsibility Activities On Service Delivery. A Case Of Harare City, Zimbawe

iv ABSTRACT The study sought to measure the effectiveness of Corporates Social Responsibility Activities on service delivery among the companies operating in Harare. The problem to be investigated emanates from the criticism the City of Harare had suffered over failure to deliver the anticipated services to the residents. Most companies are operating without much consideration to the environment and society within which they operate and some operations have led to outbreak of diseases through...

Establishing Special Economic Zones In Local Authorities Challenges And Prospects: A Case Of Norton Town Council

ABSTRACT Establishing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) brings positive attributes to the community. Amongst the prospects of establishing SEZs include enticing Foreign Direct Investment which would spur employment in the revived firms which would eradicate poverty and improve the standards of living of the community. Establishing SEZs also improves Council’s revenue inflows due to the fact that residents would be employed in the revamped firms, therefore they would be able to pay their financi...

Good Governance, Democracy and Leadership styles in Africa

Abstract: Issues of constitutionalism, good governance and democracy are determined by the type of leadership in a country and/or continent. Despite colonial legacy, leadership in Africa has struggled to promote pro-people policies that accommodate the needs of the populace. Leadership deficiency is a cause for concern in African countries in terms of progressive and visionary leadership. Perspectives on political leadership in Africa vary from the“criminalisation” of the state to politic...

Investment Management Practices And Growth Of Public Enterprises In Enugu State, Nigeria, 2006-2011

ABSTRACT This study was on investment management practices and growth of public enterprises in Enugu state, Nigeria. The objective of this thesis was to identify investment management practices employed in public enterprises in Enugu State; and explain how the adoption of appropriate investment management practices promoted the growth of the enterprises. The purpose of this study was to analyse any observed growth of public enterprises in Enugu State in terms of the extent to which they emplo...

Election Management In Zimbabwe.An Analysis Of The Electoral System And Democracy.

ABSTRACT The study focuses on the electoral system , election management and democracy in Zimbabwe.The study primarily focuses on how the electoral system in Zimbabwe influence democracy.Essential to this research is to critically look at the factors that impede the electoral system to achieve democracyThe research questions were therefore a replica of the objectives of the research so as to come up with a feasible research with worthy recommendations in the last vii chapter.It must be noted ...

The Effects Of Urban Sprawl On Spatial Planning A Case Of Chitungwiza Municipality

ABSTRACT The research aims at investigating the effects of urban sprawl on spatial planning. Many Local authorities in Zimbabwe are suffering the consequences of urban sprawls and illegal settlements. These consequences vary from being environmental, social, political or economic. The research will undertake a literature review of the wider topic and identifies a number of aspects that are likely to affect spatial planning. Information is obtained from Chitungwiza Municipality, a Local Author...

Housing Pay Schemes As A Strategy To Address Housing Shortages: A Case Of Harare City Council.

Abstract The research main aim was to investigate the effectiveness of housing pay schemes in the provision of urban housing in Harare. Housing Pay Schemes are defined as schemes by which a Local Authority allocates an unserviced piece of land to individuals who then combine their resources together in order to service the land. The introductory chapter highlighted on the background of the study citing the history of Harare city council that led to the adoption of housing pay schemes as an ap...

Independence Of Internal Audit In Public Sector Organizations: A Case Of Chitungwiza Municipality

                                                             ABSTRACT This paper has focused much on the independence and performance of internal audit in public sector organizations. The research objectives of this project are to examine the relationship between internal audit and the management in all council operations, to assess effectiveness of internal audit controls both existing and proposed functions, to examine challenges faced by Chitungwiza munic...

A Comparative Study of Athenian and Ghanaian Institutions of Accountability

ABSTRACT The ability of citizens to scrutinise officials is a long-standing power, and central to the strength o f democracy. Consequently, it is o f critical importance to the well being of any society, and the individuals who are a part of it, that their government, and the people who manage it, are held highly accountable for their actions or, in some cases, their failure to act, since this helps to minimise human deprivation and corruption. For ancient Athenians, making officials accounta...

EFFECT OF PROCUREMENT PRACTICES ON SERVICE DELIVERY, A CASE OF VRA, GHANA

This study was conducted to determine effect of procurement policy, procurement planning and sustainable procurement on service delivery. The study employed quantitative research approach and explanatory design. The target population for the study was staff and management of Volta River Authority. Structured questionnaire was used to gather primary data. The study used SPSS version 32.0 for the data analyses. The study found that 73.6% variations in service delivery were explained by Procurem...

Evaluation of the Sudanese Five Year (2007-2011) National Plan

Evaluation of the national five years plan of Sudan Evaluation questions: Is the content of the intervention or the activity being delivered as planned? Does the content of the intervention or the activity reflect the requisite standard? Have the intervention achieved the expected results? Are project activities resulting in a significant level of desired change? If so, what is the level of change?   In the next pages we will try to answer these questions.     Introduction: - The nationa...


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