scholarly journals Good Governance Practices and Challenges in Local Government of Ethiopia: The Case of Bonga Town Administration

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-128
Author(s):  
Wasihun Bezabih Bekele ◽  
Fikre Yohanes Ago
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Rent Seeking ◽  
Public Servants ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Timely Response ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Town

This study sought to assess the practice and challenges of good governance in Bonga Town Administration. A descriptive research method was utilized. Respondents are selected by purposive and convenience sampling techniques. Quantitative data was gathered through a questionnaire. Pertinent to qualitative information, structured interview, and FGD are employed. Then, data analyzed through quantitative and qualitative methods. Finally, the study disclosed a low level of accountability and transparency in the town administration. Pervasive corruption is also perceived as a key governance problem in the town; however, due to fear of reprisal citizens lack experience in exposing corruption. In sum poor service delivery, the gap between local government representatives and the town people, high level of rent-seeking, weak political leadership, lack of timely response for a public interest, and public disengagement in shared affairs were found to be challenges of good governance. Henceforth, based on the findings, it is concluded that the current good governance practice in Bonga Town Administration is weak and identified with a high level of rent-seeking among public servants as well as appointed and elected authorities. This research argues for the existence of governance which ensures public engagement in decision making and prioritization of shared problems, accompanied by transparent and accountable administration.  

scholarly journals AKUNTABILITAS DAN TRANSPARANSI PELAPORAN KEUANGAN PEMERINTAH DAERAH SERTA POTENSI WHISTLEBLOWING ATAS PENYALAHGUNAAN DANA

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-28
Author(s):  
Anggi Saputra ◽  
Intiyas Utami ◽  
Ika Kristianti
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Civil Servants ◽  
City Government ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
High Level

The high level of corruption in the Indonesian government sector makes good governance difficult to achieve. Accountability and transparency is a must in the effort to realize good governance. The efforts to reduce the level of corruption in Indonesia is the awareness of civil servants to disclose the fraud in the workplace agencies. This research uses qualitative methods with the aim to describe the implementation of accountability and transparency of local government financial reporting as well as identify potential whistleblowing for misuse of funds. This research uses primary data in the form of in-depth interviews with informants and secondary data in the form of financial statements of Salatiga local government that has been audited by BPK. The resource persons in this research are civil servants domiciled in Salatiga City and work in SKPD Salatiga City in the finance department of each SKPD. The results of this research indicate that Salatiga City Government has been accountable and transparent in local government financial reporting as well as there is no potential whistleblowing for misuse of funds. The results of this research can be used as an evaluation material for government agencies to establish a good whistleblowing mechanism so that civil servants working in government agencies are more willing to disclose the fraud. Keywords: Accountability, Civil Servant, Good governance, Transparency, Whistleblowing.

LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL INFLUENCE: ASSESSING THE FUTURE-READY HUMAN SKILLS TOWARDS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GOOD GOVERNANCE PRACTICES

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-38
Author(s):  
Zawiyah Mahmood ◽  
Shathees Baskaran
Keyword(s):  
Social Influence ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Leadership Traits ◽  
Public Servants ◽  
Effective Leaders ◽  
The Social ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Public Organisation ◽  
Human Skills ◽  
Influence Process

Leadership and social influence have been hotly debated as among the top 21st-century skills. Previous research on leadership and social influence has focused mostly on leadership traits and characteristics, while little research has examined the social influence process by which public servants become effective leaders. The purpose of this paper is to develop an initial review from a public service perspective to outline the skill that contributes to the development as a future-ready human skill by public servants. This conceptual paper relies on prior research and existing theory to focus on the developmental processes that lead to acquiring the leadership and social influence skill as future-ready human skills. Additionally, leadership and social influence skills could contribute to particular behaviours to the effectiveness of good governance practices. Based on the literature review, it is assumed that there is a positive relationship between leadership and social influence and the effectiveness of good governance practices. Most importantly, this paper addresses how the skill is unique and most realistically developed in a public organisation.

scholarly journals A Decade Later: The Impact of Empowerment on Women in Sitio Alitaptap, Province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines and Its Effect on Peace and Social Order

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Jacinto Yango Bustamante
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Positive Result ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Social Order ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Local Officials ◽  
High Level ◽  
High Degree ◽  
The Impact

This study examined the impact of empowerment on women after a decade of its rigid campaign in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines and its effect on peace and social order as perceived by the residents of sitio Alitaptap, Nueva Ecija. The researcher utilized a descriptive research design using a self-devised questionnaire to gather information. The findings revealed that the respondents have a high level of conformity to the actions of local government unit to empower women. As to the impact of empowerment on women, the respondents agreed to the positive result of the action taken by the local government unit. The study showed that empowering women brought peace and social order and the quality of program implementation in the place caused high degree of effectiveness in the performance of duty of local officials. However, there are some things that are not clear to the respondents as there are some questions where respondents stand neutral. The study revealed that not only will women gain knowledge of their rights on the action of the local government but will also teach men how to respect women. The only negative result of the study is the threat that women may use their rights to prejudice men that may result in social disorder.

scholarly journals Local government and good governance: The case of Samoa

1970 ◽  
pp. 7-21
Author(s):  
Desmond Uelese Amosa
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Millennium Development Goals ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Positive Development ◽  
Cultural Measures ◽  
Building Process ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Many

Samoa is one of the many small developing countries that are now joining the international call to strengthen local government in a global effort to advance this institution as a recognized force for positive development, especially with respect to the achievement of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Part of the process includes the introduction of good governance practices through capacity building in order for local government to become proficient in managing resources and to be efficient and effective in service delivery. Accountability and transparency are central to the capacity building process. This paper finds that these central principles of good governance are neither novel nor foreign to the cultural and social practices of local government in Samoa. Hence, it is argued that any attempt to build the capacity of local government in Samoa should involve enhancing and embracing those established cultural measures that underpin accountability and transparency

Waqf Utilization and Governance Practices

2021 ◽  
pp. 167-180
Author(s):  
Suraiya Hashim ◽  
Selamah Maamor ◽  
Hasyeilla Abd Mutalib ◽  
Norazlina Abd Wahab ◽  
Zairy Zainol ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Wealth Creation ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Governance Practice ◽  
Effective Use

There has been an increased public interest and awareness in waqf practices which is one of the most effective social finance instruments in Islam. History has proven that good governance practices affect the effective use of waqf property which has become one of the mechanisms for wealth creation in a country. Unfortunately, most of institutional mutawalli are facing challenges in their governance practices, leaving the waqf properties not fully utilized for the benefit of society. Thus, this chapter aims to examine in-depth the utilization of waqf property and governance practices of an institutional mutawalli under State Islamic Religious Councils (SRIC) in Malaysia. A qualitative method applied in this case study where formal and semi-structured interview conducted on a focus group involving those in leadership positions such as CEO and the top management of the institutional mutawalli. The first part of discussion is on governance practices of the institutional mutawalli, followed by discussion on their experiences and current execution in utilizing the use of waqf properties. This study identified the crucial characteristic in the waqf property. Several recommendations are made on how to improve the effective use of waqf property and best governance practice that can be implemented to help the institutional mutawalli attain their growth performance.

Good Governance Practices at Local Government: Experience from the Seremban Municipal Council

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 457-461
Author(s):  
Suzei Mat Nurudin ◽  
Rugayah Hashim ◽  
Nursyahida Zulkifli ◽  
Shamsinar Rahman ◽  
Saidatul Akma Hamik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Municipal Council ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Government Experience

scholarly journals Understanding local governance: an international perspective

2000 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert H. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
International Perspective ◽  
International Context ◽  
International Lending ◽  
Governance Systems ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
The Relationship

Enormous change and innovation in governmental practices are occurring throughout the world. Local governance, in particular, has become a concern in many countries. Processes such as redemocratization and decentralization and imperatives of international lending agencies have focused attention on developing good governance practices. Improvement in local government remains a high priority in most countries, but unless the relationship between citizens and government is more fully developed the actions of local government will not necessarily lead to improvement in the conditions of people's lives. This paper will explore the concept of governance and propose an analytical framework for the study of local governance in an international context. The article concludes with recommendations on strategies to improve governance systems and government performance.

scholarly journals Empirical Analysis of Teacher’s Accountability as an Instrument of Effective Policy Implementation in Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Yaro ◽  
Rozita Binti Arshad ◽  
Dani Bin Salleh
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Public Servants ◽  
Efficient Manner ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Effective Policy ◽  
The Government ◽  
High Level ◽  
Research Analysis

Accountability in discharging official duties is very essential as it increases effectiveness and efficiency in service delivery. As public servants teachers are expected to demonstrate high level commitment in the teaching and learning process as this will lead to the attainment of quality education. The paper pointed out that where secondary education is of good quality, right students will be admitted into tertiary institutions of learning and subsequently, competent graduates will be produced who will work in different capacities. Literate workforce is however capable of implementing government’s policies in a more effective and efficient manner. The research employs descriptive research analysis to analyze teacher’s accountability in secondary schools of Sokoto state, Nigeria. The results showed pleasing teacher’s accountability. The paper therefore recommends that the government should intensify efforts and put in place more appropriate mechanisms including motivation and constant training and re-training of the teachers in order to maintain the tempo as this will ensure the attainment of the much needed quality education and subsequently effective implementation of government policies.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF INTEGRATED TICKETING ON SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY IN THE MATATU SACCOS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-24
Author(s):  
Priscilla Muhoro ◽  
Anita Wachira ◽  
David Kiarie
Keyword(s):  
Target Population ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
P Value ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Sustainable Mobility ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
The Government ◽  
High Level

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of integrated ticketing on sustainable mobility in the Matatu Saccos in Nairobi County, Kenya. Materials and Methods: The study was guided by Positivism philosophy while descriptive research design was adopted. The target population was 177 Sacco Managers and two representatives, one from MOT and other from MVOA respectively.  The whole population of 179 respondents was used in the study hence; the study employed the census approach. The questionnaire was pilot tested on 18 respondents who were selected randomly. The study applied Cronbach's alpha and the results displayed a high level of internal consistency hence infers that the research tool used in the study was reliable. The data collection instrument was a semi-structured questionnaire, which were dropped and picked later. A semi-structured interview guide was also used. Data was analysed using descriptive and SPSS Version 24. Results: Correlation analysis indicates that there is a strong positive and significant relationship between integrated ticketing and sustainable mobility of Matatu Sacco in Nairobi County.  (rho = 0.809, p value <0.05). Regression analysis also showed that in general, integrated ticketing is significant in explaining the variation in sustainable mobility of Matatu Sacco’s in Nairobi County, Kenya (β = 1.046, t = 15.872, p<0.05).   Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that, the Ministry of Transport and the management of the Saccos should formulate substantial policies on how to handle ticketing where the government imposes control of fares. This ensures that there is functional guidance on charging the passengers, which would, in turn, improve customer satisfaction and improve company image.  

scholarly journals Good Governance in Jordanian Universities and Its Relationship with the Ability to Solve Administrative Problems, from the Point of View of Faculty Members

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 119
Author(s):  
Zohair Hussein Al-Zoubi ◽  
Omar T. Bataineh ◽  
M. Lina Zakaria M. Qasem ◽  
M. Rana Mohammad Rawashdeh
Keyword(s):  
Good Governance ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Academic Departments ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Good Government ◽  
Educational Sciences ◽  
High Level ◽  
Academic Year

The study aimed at revealing the application of good governance in Jordanian universities and its relationship to the ability to solve administrative problems from the point of view of faculty members. The sample of the study consisted of (330) members of the Faculties of Educational Sciences, and the study was conducted in the academic year 2020/2021. Using the descriptive research method, the researchers designed a questionnaire as a study tool and verified its validity and stability. The findings showed that good governance in Jordanian universities was at a high level, with the absence of statistically significant differences in good government by gender or years of experience. The findings also showed a high level of ability to solve administrative problems by the heads of academic departments in the faculties of educational sciences, with no statistically significant differences in the ability to solve administrative problems by gender or years of experience. There was a positive relationship between the degree of good governance and the ability to solve administrative problems.   Received: 3 October 2021 / Accepted: 11 November 2021 / Published: 3 January 2022

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