Decentralisation and Development:  Can Uganda now pass the test of being a role model?

Ssonko, David K.W.

doi:10.5130/cjlg.v0i13/14.3722

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“…From the overall outcomes, the study indicated that policy formulation was generally modest in the Hoima district despite the setbacks faced in the phase of policy decision. This view was equally held by Ssonko (2013) in his study on the ability of Uganda to pass a role model test. During one of the interviews, the study participants stressed:…”

Section: Policy Decisionsmentioning

confidence: 89%

Integrated policy formulation processes in local governments: A case study in mid-western Uganda

Mwesigwa¹,

Bogere²,

Anastassova³

2021

jgas

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Purpose: This study set out to assess the level of policy formulation in Hoima district local government for effective service delivery in Uganda. Research methodology: A quantitative case study design was embraced, aiming at 30 local councillors and 60 technical officials. The real sample was 54 respondents. Data were gathered via a self-administered questionnaire and an interview guide. Numerical and non-numerical data were examined by way of descriptive statistics as well as thematic analysis. Results: Results suggest a moderate mean for policy formulation in Hoima as generated from all the five constructs namely; problem identification (µ=2.88; SD= 1.346), problem manifesto (µ=2.76; SD =1.347), policy agenda (µ=2.17; SD =1.268), policy debate (µ=2.58; SD =1.271) and policy decision (µ=2.20; SD =1.268). This was so because the overall mean was 2.52 and the overall SD was 1.300. Nevertheless, the numerous impediments confronted mainly at policy decision disrupted the process. Limitations: The study concentrated on one local government in Uganda and so the results may not be generalised to Uganda. Contribution: These results might be used as contributions for local governments in Uganda to evolve a guide on integrating policy formulation issues during orientation and or retooling local councillors and technical officials for better policy formulation processes. This article contributes to the budding understanding by underlining undertones in policy formulation so that local governments become more efficient in delivering services to the citizenry.

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Section: Policy Decisionsmentioning

confidence: 89%

Integrated policy formulation processes in local governments: A case study in mid-western Uganda

Mwesigwa¹,

Bogere²,

Anastassova³

2021

jgas

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“…They are members of an elected body that makes decisions on behalf of a district local government through a formal meeting process. Councillors play a vital role in meeting the needs of local communities (Ssonko, 2019). They serve their communities by listening to people in the local area and then representing those views on council.…”

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“…26 which are actually above 3.0, bears an indication that social factors do influence the performance of district councilors in their constituencies. No wonder literatures such as bySsonko (2019); and Kersting and Kuhlmann (2018) have worked in favor of this finding because they maintain that councillors play a vital role in meeting the needs of local communities, and they also serve their communities by listening to people in the local area and then representing those views on council. In a related development, qualitative findings appear to suggest that gender as one of the social factors is significant in determining the performance of councilors in constituencies.…”

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The Influence of Social Factors on the Performance of Elected Leaders to the Council: A Case of Lira District Local Government Councilors

Okello,

Mwesigwa

2023

IJPPA

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Purpose: The study assessed the influence of social factors on the performance of local government councilors in Lira District Council. Specifically, the study assessed the influence of selected social factors (gender, age and education attainment) on the performance of local councilors. Methodology: A case study design was used, and 28 respondents were sampled using both purposive and simple random sampling techniques from which questionnaire were used for data collection. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS statistics (version 23) to generate descriptive and inferential statistics which are presented in tables, percentages, and frequencies. Findings: Findings reveal a strong and positive relationship between education attainment and the performance of councilors (r=0.719, p<0.01); and a positive and strong relationship between age and the performance of councilors (r=0.625, p<0.05). However, the study revealed a weak and positive relationship between gender differences and the performance of councilors (r=0.061, p<0.05). Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Given that social factors yielded an Adjusted R2 of 0.13.5, we conclude that education attainment and the age of councilors are significantly correlated to the performance of local councilors. From the study, it is encouraged that a policy aimed to regulate the minimum education requirement be set to a post-primary level now that the Local governments act does not stipulate any educational qualifications for one to become a local councilor. This study is relevant to policy makers, in Uganda as well as those advocating for better local government performance, to formulate policies that aim to address the dynamics of local governance in the country.

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“…Meyer and Venter (2014) indicated that the lack of human resource management systems which are not conducive to recruiting and retaining personnel means that the recruitment process is more often than not compromised. It is in this context that Ssonko (2013) recommended that performance management is a key tool for managers and employees to set targets, achieve results and incentivize good performance, and provide interventions such as mentoring and coaching to overcome poor performance.…”

Section: Incompetent Human Resourcesmentioning

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The 4IR-Health Service Delivery Nexus

Niyitunga

2023

International Journal of Public Administration in the Digital Age

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The delivery of quality healthcare services to citizens is not only a constitutional right, but also the task and obligation of every government. However, bribery, lack of financial accountability and counterfeit drugs, a shortage of human resources, poor hygiene and ineffective infection control measures, and poor medical record keeping have been identified as major challenges for the implementation of a successful public healthcare system. Fraudulent orders, tender irregularities, fiscal dumping, and over-pricing have also been identified as additional challenges. Due to the lack of quality healthcare services, people have lost trust and hope in the African National Congress (ANC). The paper found that to deliver adequate healthcare services, government needs to establish mechanisms that promote efficiency, quality, transparency, and safety. AI is a mechanism that can increase transparency, efficiency, and detect diseases before they become critical. The paper adopted a qualitative research methodology with an exploratory approach.

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Decentralisation and Development: Can Uganda now pass the test of being a role model?

Abstract: Uganda's Government of the National Resistance Movement (NRM)

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Integrated policy formulation processes in local governments: A case study in mid-western Uganda

Integrated policy formulation processes in local governments: A case study in mid-western Uganda

The Influence of Social Factors on the Performance of Elected Leaders to the Council: A Case of Lira District Local Government Councilors

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