Public Administration Research Papers/Topics

An Assessment Of Local Government Financing Towards Quality Education In Secondary Schools In Tanzania: A Case Study Of Karatu District

ABSTRACT The study was about the Assessment of the local government financing towards quality education in public schools in Karatu district. The study particularly sought to determine whether there is relationship between finance/funds provided by local government and students‘ performance in public secondary schools in Tanzania. In fact, most of public secondary schools get inadequate amount of funds which is also associated with delay and this obviously has negative consequences on stud...

Performance And Accountability Of Local Government Authorities: A Case Study Of Urban/West Region In Zanzibar

ABSTRACT In this study, the researcher focused mainly on assessing the challenges facing the performance and accountability of local government in Zanzibar (LGs) through their roles and services to the society, whereby the selected case study was urban/west district at Unguja island in Zanzibar , The specific objectives aimed to examine the roles or functions , challenges and find out the extent to which the Urban - West local governments are accountable/responsible to the society of their l...

The Interface Between Opras And Efficiency In Local Government Authorities In Tanzania: A Case Of Dodoma Municipal Council

ABSTRACT The main objective of this study was to assess the interface between Open Performance Review and Appraisal System (OPRAS) and Efficiency in Local Government Authorities in Tanzania a case of Dodoma Municipal Council (DMC). Specifically, the study examined the objectives of establishing OPRAS in DMC, determined the employee‟s perception and attitude of OPRAS implementation in relation to efficiency in DMC. Others were to determine the challenges encountered in the implementation of...

Socio-Economic And Psychological Factors Influencing Smallscale Farmers’ Adoption Of Farm-Forestry Policy In Narok North Sub-County, Kenya

ABSTRACT The government of Kenya has over the years promoted the adoption of farm-forestry through various programmes and initiatives with the aims of reversing land degradation and increasing forest cover. One of the most recent efforts was through the establishment of the farm-forestry rules of 2009 which stipulated that 10% of agricultural land should be under trees. However, farm-forestry adoption in the country has remained sub-optimal causing concerns to policy makers. This study, ther...

Federal Government Programmes And Health Status In Nigeria (2004 - 2008) (A Case Study Of Kogi State)

ABSTRACT Before and after independence Nigeria was plagued with the problem of how to cope with the health status of her citizenry. This problem cut across every segment of the society. Surprisingly little or no attention was accorded it until the nation was engulfed in civil war. After the civil war, the health status of Nigerians deteriorated. A quick look at it shows a deplorable state of health of Nigeria citizens characterized by infection of all kinds or diseases and infirmities. The h...

Women And Local Government Development: A Case Study Of Epe Local Government Of Lagos State.

ABSTRACT This research work examines the contributions of women in the development of local government areas using Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State as a case study. The study critically reviewed the dominant issues on the role and contributions of women in the development of local government areas, gender equality and women empowerment in Epe Local Government and generally in Nigeria. This study maintains that women are the most vulnerable group in Nigeria, thus, their social, politi...

Effect Of Information And Communication Technology On Manpower Training And Development In Nigeria: A Case Study Of Abia State University, Uturu

ABSTRACT This study is on the effect of Information and Communication Technology on Manpower Training Development in Nigeria. A case study of Abia State University. The information and communication technology has become an invaluable tool for learning and research. The benefits are so enormous that there is no sphere of life without the information and communication technology. This is certainly true for tertiary institutions. Premised on this consciousness, the survey research design metho...

Women And Local Government Development: A Case Study Of Epe Local Government Of Lagos State

ABSTRACT This research work examines the contributions of women in the development of local government areas using Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State as a case study. The study critically reviewed the dominant issues on the role and contributions of women in the development of local government areas, gender equality and women empowerment in Epe Local Government and generally in Nigeria. This study maintains that women are the most vulnerable group in Nigeria, thus, their social, politi...

Ethics In Public Sector Organizations: A Survey Of Bayelsa State

ABSTRACT The research in its logical flow delved into various areas relating to Public Service ethical values and compliance by staff so as to find solutions to the issue of ethics existing in unscrupulous public servants in Bayelsa State. In order to arrive at the various findings, the combination of questionnaire, interview and personal observation were used for data collation or gathering. To direct the study, two hypotheses were formulated, and to validate the hypotheses or otherwise, a ...

Management Of Waste Disposal In Enugu Metropolis: A Case Study Of Enugu State Waste Management Authority (Eswama)

ABSTRACT The need for an effective and efficient Waste Management System in Enugu Metropolis motivated this study. Poor control of solid and toxic waste leads to human and environmental degradation through epidemics, visual unpleasantness, ecological devastation and environmental pollution. The objectives of this study are: To ascertain the reasons for persistent problem of waste management in Enugu Metropolis despite all the efforts made by ESWAMA to combat the problem. To expose way...

Evaluation Of Social Service Delivery At The Local Government Level In Abia State, Nigeria (2007-2014)

Abstract This study evaluated the deteriorating state of social services at the Local Government levels in Abia State, Nigeria (2007-2014). The objectives of the study were aims were to ascertain the contributions of elected and appointed local government officials towards social service delivery, identify other bodies that complemented the efforts of local governments towards basic infrastructural provisions and to identify the challenges hindering the effective and efficient social service...

Effect Of Subsidized Secondary Education Policy On Enrolment, Retention And Quality Of Education In Public Secondary Schools Of Rongai Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya

ABSTRACT The Subsidized Secondary Education (SSE) was introduced in 2008 as part of Kenya’s effort to attain Education for All (EFA) by 2015 as indicated in the Sessional Paper no. 1 of 2005. The Subsidized Secondary Education was implemented in February, 2008 by the Coalition Government to reduce the cost of education for parents, increase access to education, increase academic performance, increase class attendance and increase transition rates from primary to secondary school in line wit...

Impact Of Staff Training And Development On Work Attitudes In Imo State Public Service; A Study Of Local Governments In Orlu Zenatorial Zone

ABSTRACT Poor training and development of the local government employee, which has over time resulted to poor input and output has become a menace to public service and Human Resources Management. This research work x –rayed the impacts of staff training and development on work attitudes, a study of local government areas in Orlu Senatorial Zone of Imo State. A total of 100 questionnaires were administered to the employees of five (5) statutory departments in the council on equal numbers o...

The World Bank And Community Development: An Appraisal Of Local Empowerment And Environmental Management Project (Leemp) In Enugu State, Nigeria, 2004 - 2009

ABSTRACT Community development has remained one of the major preoccupations of various governments all over the world. In Nigeria, the rural areas, which constitute over 70% of the country’s population and largely made up of poor people, lack the basic infrastructural amenities required to meet basic human needs. Consequently, government efforts over the years have been directed at how to provide local communities with basic infrastructure as a means of ameliorating their conditions in ord...

The Influence Of Leadership On Employee Commitment To Job Performance In Nigeria Local Government (A Study Of Ivo Local Government, 2007-2015)

ABSTRACT This work examined the influence of leadership on employee commitment to job performance in Ivo Local Government of Ebonyi State. This was motivated by low productivity of Ivo Local Government workers in terms of job performance. Path goal theory of leadership was used as framework for the study. Both primary and secondary sources were equally used in data collection. In analyzing the data, the researcher used likert 5 point scale, frequency and percentage. The hypotheses in this wo...


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