Study of administrative transparency and accountability at the local level

Abstract

None provided. The following is taken from the author's Introduction:

Naturally, local governments are strategic instruments for good governance. Hence, constitutional provisions and statutory regulations constitute the driving force behind local authority operations. To that end, adherence to Parliamentary Acts and ministerial policies, as well as consultations involving the broad community on policy issues guarantee administrative effectiveness, transparency, and leadership accountability. These are the tenets of good governance

This study presents the experience of Katima Mulilo Town by way of evaluating the extent of the Town Council's operational transparency and leadership accountability. Analysis of the decision-making processes and consultation procedures make up the main focus of the investigation

The exercise consists of five chapters. Chapter 1 provides a broad theoretical background of local authorities and an overview of the current issues surrounding institutional transparency and accountability at local government level. Chapter II outlines the purpose, and importance of the study, the methodology used and the compelling reasons for choosing the topic. Chapter III examines various pieces of literature related to the topic. Chapter IV analyses the data collected for the study, and provides the research findings strictly focusing on administrative transparency and accountability. Finally, Chapter V offers some recommendations that could possibly contribute to policy formulation processes at local level in general, and in Namibia specifically