Public Administration Research Papers/Topics

Strategies Employed To Retain A Girl Child In School: A Case Study Of Narok North Sub County, Kenya

Abstract The study was conducted to find out the strategies which the county government has employed to education of Maasai girl in primary school in Narok County. The study was guided by the following objectives; to examine reason behind low enrolment of girl child to remain in school, to interrogate the cause of poor completion of class eight girl child in Narok county, to examine the strategies employed by county to retaining a girl child in school and to suggest specific interventions th...

Effectiveness Of Administrative Decentralization To Local Government Authorities: A Case Study Of Bukoba Municipality, Tanzania

ABSTRACT  The study analyzed Effectiveness of Administrative Decentralization to Local Government Authorities in Tanzania, using Bukoba Municipality as a study area. Therefore, the focus of this study is to establish whether the idea of Administrative Decentralization is a better option for government to take in its endeavors to improve social services and to promote social welfare of all citizens.   A sample of 56 respondents was used and these were haphazardly obtained from Bukoba Munici...

Challenges Facing Women’s Political Participation And Representation In Tanzania

ABSTRACT  This study sought to investigate the challenges facing women’s political participation and representation in Tanzania. The study had three specific objectives: (i) to document the current efforts to empower women politically in Tanzania, (ii) to analyse the barriers to women’s political participation and representation in Tanzania and (iii) to suggest remedial measures to strengthen women’s political participation and representation in Tanzania. Methodologically, the study em...

Community Participation In The Decentralized Management Of Water Projects In Tanzania. A Case Of Chimala Ward In Mbarali District

ABSTRACT  This study aimed to examine community participation in the decentralized management of water projects in Tanzania, in order to improve citizen participation in rural water projects and make those projects community owned and sustainable. Specifically this study focused on examining the nature and influence of local people participation in rural water projects at Chimala ward; assessing the approach and means of involving citizen in decision making and examining factors enhancing an...

The Interface Between Government Agencies And Customer Satisfactions: A Case Study Of Capital Development Authority Dodoma

ABSTRACT  This study examined the interface between public agencies and customer satisfaction. It specifically examined the attitude of customers toward services provided by CDA, it evaluated the challenges on the quality for services provided by CDA and scrutinized the way to enhance services delivery to customers served by CDA. Descriptive cross-sectional design was employed and questionnaire and structured interview were data collection instruments used for the study, both sampling proced...

Assessment Of Principals’ Leadership In Informationcommunication Technology Integration In Public Secondary Schools Management In Bungoma County, Kenya

ABSTRACT In this 21st century, there is global recognition of Information Communication Technology (ICT) as a tool for best management practices in various sectors. The Kenya government encourages ICT integration in school management through the National ICT policy and strategy and entered into partnership with development agencies and private organizations to promote ICT integration. Despite the efforts, progress has been short of expectation. In Kajiado County, 51% of teachers lacked Intern...

Effectiveness Of Human Resource Management In The Public Sector: A Case Of Local Government Authority In Rungwe District

ABSTRACT  The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of Human Resource Management in the Public sector in local government authority, settings conducted at Rungwe District. The specific objectives for the study were: to identify factors influencing Human Resource performance in Local Government in Rungwe District, to suggest measures to be taken for effectiveness of Human Resource Management in Rungwe Local Government Authority and to identify factors affecting effectiveness ...

Youth Engagement In General Election Of 2015 In Tanzania: A Case Of Dodoma Municipality

ABSTRACT  The study was carried out in Dodoma Municipality with the aim of investigating reasons for low youth turnout in general elections in Tanzania taking 2015 general election as a point of reference. Specifically, the study aimed at determining the drivers for youth participation in election campaign, exploring motivations for youth to turnout for voting and mapping out youth’s future political expectations.  The study used a case study design which employed both qualitative and qua...

Factors Affecting Performance Of The Procurement And Disposal Unit (Pdu) In The Uganda National Agricultural Research Organisation (Naro

ABSTRACT This study examined the factors affecting performance of the Procurement and Disposal Unit (PDU) in the Uganda National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO).The study sought to investigate the relationship between procurement planning and performance of the PDU, establish the relationship between contract management and performance of the PDU, examine the effect of adequacy of resources on the performance of the PDU and to analyze the relationship between professionalism and com...

Electoral Processes And Democratic Elections In Sudan

ABSTRACT The study examined the influence of electoral processes and democratic elections in the Republic of Sudan. This research was prompted by the fact that despite the provision in the National Elections Act of 2008 to ensure free and fair elections, what actually happens during election periods is different from guidelines; intimidation and violence in some areas of Sudan undercut inclusiveness; the NEC is seen insufficiently transparent and lacked full independence from the central gove...

Corporate Governance Practices And Performance Of Kampala Capital City Authority (Uganda) And City Of Kigali (Rwanda): A Correlational Comparative Study

Table of Contents Approval .................................................................................................................................... ii CHAPTER ONE ...................................................................................................................... 1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Introduction ........................................................

Board Roles And Performance Of National Water And Sewerage Corporation (Nwsc) In Uganda.

ABSTRACT The study examined the relationship between Board roles and performance of NWSC in Uganda. The objectives of the study were: to establish the relationship between the monitoring role of the Board and performance of NWSC; to analyse how the service role of the Board influences performance of NWSC; and to examine how the strategic role of the Board influences performance of NWSC. A descriptive survey research design was adopted using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study...

Leadership Styles And Performance Of Public Universities In Uganda: A Case Study Of Kyambogo University

ABSTRACT The study examined the relationship between leadership styles and performance of Kyambogo University. The objectives of the study were: to establish how Autocratic leadership style influences the performance of Kyambogo University; to examine how Democratic leadership style influences the performance of Kyambogo University; and, to find out how Bureaucratic leadership style influences the performance of Kyambogo University. A cross-sectional design was adopted using both quantitative...

The Effects Of Recruitment And Selection Procedures On The Efficiency Of The Public Service In Nigeria: A Case Study Of Oshimili South Local Government Of Delta State

ABSTRACT This research work assesses the effects of recruitment and selection procedures on the efficiency of the public service in Nigeria using Oshimili South Local Government as a case study. The study contends that the efficiency and effectiveness of any work place whether private or public largely depend on the calibre of the workforce. The availability of a competent and effective labour force does not just happen by chance but through an articulate recruitment and selection exercise. H...

An Appraisal Of Senior Staff Training And Development Scheme In Federal College Of Education (Technical) Potiskum

ABSTRACT The basic aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the Senior staff training and development programme of the Federal College of Education (Technical) Potiskum, Yobe State with a view to assessing the extent to which the College had been able to achieve its manpower needs. The research also evaluated the extent to which the senior staff training and development programme of the College had returned values to the College in terms of increased productivity, heightened mora...


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