Evaluation of good governance policy implementation in the Xhariep District Municipality
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Date
2015
Authors
Sekautu, Tsholele Nicodemus
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University of the Free State
Abstract
This study aims at evaluating the good governance policy implementation in the
Xhariep District Municipality. The key question of the study is: “To what extent does
the Xhariep district municipality policy implementation process promote good
governance?”
To answer this question, this research project focuses on the public participation,
transparency and responsiveness of the municipality, and how these contribute to an
effective policy implementation process. This is important because one of the
mandates of local government in the post-apartheid era in South Africa is to promote
local democracy through the participation of communities.
The empirical findings of this research project reveal that Ward Committees are
confronted with a multitude of challenges where their functioning tends to be
compromised. This has led this research to recommend the improvement of capacity
among Ward Committees as a way of enhancing public participation.
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Dissertation (MGT (Governance and Political Science))--University of the Free State, 2015, Municipal government -- South Africa -- Free State, Municipal services -- South Africa -- Free State