ABSTRACT This study was conducted to investigate and find out the effects of staff motivation and productivity in Nigerian Local Government Council and from that ascertain the possible solutions to the problems of poor performance and low productivity at the local government. The study was guided by the following three research questions: what are the factors militating against staff motivation in the local government council of Enugu state. What are the causes of low productivity in Enu...
ABSTRACT For more than a decade now, Zimbabwean local authorities have been battling to deliver affordable housing to the low income earners in society. This situation has resulted in a mismatch between supply and demand ratios hence the need to assess the capacity of Zimbabwean local authorities in delivering affordable housing. In the wake of insurmountable challenges resulting from rapid urbanisation, economic constrains and other environmental factors, local authorities are finding it dif...
Abstract The study aimed on addressing urban poverty in context with urban community gardens in the case of Karoi Town Council. The problem statement states that, due to the prevailing situation in Zimbabwe of poor economy and limited employment opportunities, urban residents are now living under poverty conditions, earning below the poverty datum line and enduring with one meal a day. So it is the core of the study to show how urban community gardens can solve such challenges and reduces urb...
ABSTRACT The research analysed the sources of revenue and the causes and effects of revenue decline in urban local authorities. The research was prompted by the evident decline in revenue inflows in most of the urban local authorities in Zimbabwe as the traditional sources of revenue have gone dry and this has heavily impacted on their performance. To achieve the objectives of the study, literature sources were reviewed and both secondary and primary sources were employed to obtain data on th...
ABSTRACT. The research was premised on the need to understand the perceptions of the citizens towards the installation of smart water meters in Harare. The introduction of smart water meters in 2013 has been marred with a number of challenges emanating from Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) arguments based on the fact that it’s robbing them of their constitutional rights and there is compromise to social justice. The research was guided by a number of objectives including interalia,...
ABSTRACT Over the years due to a myriad of factors inter alia the lack of adequate funds and workforce capability constraints, the phenomenon of down spiraling service provision standards has continuously baffled urban local authorities. Although these components highly depict the nature of local government in Zimbabwe, the relationship between the urban local authorities and their local community of residents has been less appreciated as a valuable dogma for enhanced service provision. As su...
ABSTRACT Over a period of time many obstacles that comprises of high taxes and rates,long registration and licensing process and policy adjustments has continuosly mystified in both urban and rural local authorities in Zimbabwe. These challenges have futher potrayed the Zimbabwean local governance in a bad picture creating an environment that is non favourable in doing business. It is the main pupose of this study to analyse the E.O.D.B.P in detail and its impact on LED using Vungu RDC as the...
ABSTRACT The study is entitled “Biological disasters mitigation strategies in rural communities. The case of Chimanimani district.” Biological disasters are impacting negatively on nations and communities. Chimanimani district is at risk of biological hazards among other districts in Zimbabwe. Various organisations in the district which constitute the District Risk Reduction Committee sought out ways to limit the incidences of biological disasters through mitigation approaches. However, t...
The Fiscal Decentralisation Debate In Zimbabwe: The Context And Dimensions
ABSTRACT This research aimed at assessing the contribution of community participation in projects planning and implementation: An Appraisal of Plan international’s water, sanitation and hygiene projects in ward 5 of Mwenezi District. The background of the study focused on the key aspects that led the researcher to be prompted to carry out the research. The research elaborated on the statement of the problem which is the failure of many projects in meeting most of their intended goals due to...
ABSTRACT Urbanization is gradually having an influence on urban centers. It can be defined as the growth of towns and cities in terms of services and infrastructure with rural to urban migration being its major characteristic. The developing world has over the years seen most of its population migrating into the so called bright towns and cities that have a potential of providing better services and an upgrade of an individual‘s standard of living compared to remote areas. The rapid rural t...
ABSTRACT The research assessed the revenue collection challenges and opportunities in Zimbabwean local authorities and the possible solutions using Bindura Municipality as a case study. The study analysed the different sources of revenue and analyzed their contribution to the budget and their collection rate. A case study research design was used in this assessment. A sample of one hundred ratepayers was chosen. The sample is made up of five strata and these are; Bindura Municipality employee...
Abstract The research main aim was to investigate the effectiveness of housing cooperatives in the provision of urban housing in Harare. A housing cooperative is a legal association formed for the purpose of providing housing to its member on a continuing basis. The introductory chapter highlighted on the background of the study citing the history of Harare city council that led to the emergence of housing cooperatives in the late 1980s. Housing cooperatives approach was adopted by many urban...
ABSTRACT Climate change is a change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns when that change lasts for an extended period of time for example decades to millions of years. It is caused by factors such as biotic processes, variations in solar radiation received by Earth, plate tectonics and volcanic eruptions. Tsholotsho district is one of the most affected districts in the country by climate change. It has been rated number 7 out of 10 districts in terms of drought. The study seek...