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<![CDATA[Accountability: a necessity to pro-poor service delivery in Municipal Councils in Uganda ]]>
<![CDATA[Mwesigwa, David]]>;
<![CDATA[Oladapo, Ibrahim Abiodun]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): January ]]>
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DOI: 10.35912/jgas.v1i1.337
<![CDATA[Purpose: There is mounting fear that the present-day Local Government managers do not appropriately respond to pro-poor service delivery. Yet, the number of people lacking access to quality services is swelling. This fault has placed a growing burden on Local Governments to enhance local councilors' political accountability by ensuring that the basic services are made delivered to citizens with accountability. Given the different challenges and observed shortage of political accountability in Uganda, this study examined the contribution of political accountability towards achieving pro-poor service delivery in a Ugandan Municipality. Research methodology: Using five Focus group discussions, perspectives on accountability are debated as a foundation for improving service delivery. Limitation: The study covers only Uganda and may not easily be generalised to other countries. Results: Results indicate that political accountability is key to implementing a municipal development plan. Contribution: The study contributes to knowledge so that hands-on accountability holds potential and requires more consideration as a means to assimilate learning-based methods and role-players network to back up the delivery of pro-poor services. It is proposed that local councilors become more responsive to meet the growing need for pro-poor service delivery in a Municipal council. Keywords: Accountability, Pro-poor service delivery, Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal]]>
<![CDATA[Integrated policy formulation processes in local governments: A case study in mid-western Uganda ]]>
<![CDATA[Mwesigwa, David]]>;
<![CDATA[Bogere, Mohammed]]>;
<![CDATA[Anastassova, Lina]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): July ]]>
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DOI: 10.35912/jgas.v1i2.571
<![CDATA[Purpose: This study set out to assess the level of policy formulation in Hoima district local government for effective service delivery in Uganda. Research methodology: A quantitative case study design was embraced, aiming at 30 local councillors and 60 technical officials. The real sample was 54 respondents. Data were gathered via a self-administered questionnaire and an interview guide. Numerical and non-numerical data were examined by way of descriptive statistics as well as thematic analysis. Results: Results suggest a moderate mean for policy formulation in Hoima as generated from all the five constructs namely; problem identification (µ=2.88; SD= 1.346), problem manifesto (µ=2.76; SD =1.347), policy agenda (µ=2.17; SD =1.268), policy debate (µ=2.58; SD =1.271) and policy decision (µ=2.20; SD =1.268). This was so because the overall mean was 2.52 and the overall SD was 1.300. Nevertheless, the numerous impediments confronted mainly at policy decision disrupted the process. Limitations: The study concentrated on one local government in Uganda and so the results may not be generalised to Uganda. Contribution: These results might be used as contributions for local governments in Uganda to evolve a guide on integrating policy formulation issues during orientation and or retooling local councillors and technical officials for better policy formulation processes. This article contributes to the budding understanding by underlining undertones in policy formulation so that local governments become more efficient in delivering services to the citizenry.]]>
<![CDATA[A case study on the quality of healthcare in Uganda: Examining the effectiveness, safety, patient-centred and timeliness of district healthcare facilities ]]>
<![CDATA[Mwesigwa, David]]>;
<![CDATA[Wahid, Khalid Abdul]]>;
<![CDATA[Sohheng, Nipon]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): July ]]>
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DOI: 10.35912/jgas.v1i2.741
<![CDATA[Purpose: This study aims to examine the quality of healthcare in Uganda in terms of effectiveness, safety, patient-centred and timeliness of District Healthcare Facilities. Research methodology: This study took a case study design involving an intensive, descriptive, and holistic analysis of PHFs in the Hoima district. Case study research involves studying a single entity in depth so as to understand the larger cases; to describe and explain rather than predict. Results: The main factors affecting the quality of healthcare were; National health system, overall working environment, national budgetary allocation to the health sector, and collaboration between health centres and hospitals. Enhancing the quality of healthcare requires addressing the aforesaid as well as engaging with the LLGAs. Limitations: This study only covers one district local government in a country where there are over 100 districts hence limiting the notion of generalization of results. Contribution: This study contributes to understanding health-related issues from the perspective of quality, which is very key in health service delivery.]]>
<![CDATA[Local citizen participation in Uganda: Examining the political, administrative and financial aspects in Hoima district ]]>
<![CDATA[Mwesigwa, David]]>;
<![CDATA[Bogere, Mohammed]]>;
<![CDATA[Ogwal, John Baptist]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies Vol. 2 No. 1 (2022): January ]]>
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DOI: 10.35912/jgas.v2i1.892
<![CDATA[Purpose: This study aims to ascertain the impact of political, administrative and financial factors on local participants in Hoima district, Uganda. Research methodology: To ascertain the factors that impact participants in Uganda, a descriptive study was used in which primary data was analysed using descriptive statistics. Results: The factors were identified and clustered into thematic areas; they indicate a cluster of three factors appeared as themes. The results suggest that financial and political challenges are key impediments to effective participation and a good number of the technical personnel were not appointed on the basis of technical know-how. Hoima district needed to intensify its advocacy regarding increased central government transfers as well as the disbursements of more unconditional grants coupled with regular monitoring of its technical personnel. Limitations: The key limitation is the geographical scope since this study covered only one district, implying that the results cannot be generalized for the whole country. Contribution: The results of this are essential to academics in both Public Administration and Policy studies interested in enhancing local democracy and citizen-based governance.]]>
<![CDATA[Rewarding or Sanctioning Performance? A critique on group dominance and counter-group dominance in public organizations ]]>
<![CDATA[Mwesigwa, David]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies Vol. 2 No. 1 (2022): January ]]>
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DOI: 10.35912/jgas.v2i1.1116
<![CDATA[Purpose: This study aimed to determine the synergy between performance rewards and performance sanctions. Research methodology: A desk research was adopted in which obtainable literature was consulted regarding the emerging themes and sub-themes of the study. Results: Results suggest that PRS are key elements in organizational management. Both monetary - and non-monetary rewards play significant roles but there is a greater move towards non-monetary rewards among modern-day organizations and public managers. Execution of performance sanctions is an essential aspect of enforcing performance though there are challenges inhibiting the process of identifying employees to be sanctioned. In this paper, it has been noted that direct supervisors are likely to suggest sanctions as a way of venting their anger against the unsuspecting victims. That is why it is imperative to reflect on whether the emphasis on performance rewards and sanctions is perpetuating group dominance and how probable the counter-group dominance group can abide by and/or ward off elements of subjugation in public organizations. Limitations: This study relied solely on secondary data yet adoption of primary data would yield significantly. Contribution: The results of this study are useful in guiding future field-based studies as well as those involved in human resource management in both the public sector and the private sector.]]>
<![CDATA[Firming non-political actors to enhance the quality of urban service delivery. A review on the City Development Forums in Uganda ]]>
<![CDATA[Mwesigwa, David]]>;
<![CDATA[Acanga, Alfred]]>;
<![CDATA[Oryang, Alex Chono]]>;
<![CDATA[Oboi, Alex]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies Vol. 2 No. 2 (2022): July ]]>
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DOI: 10.35912/jgas.v2i2.1384
<![CDATA[Purpose: This study aimed to explore the dependability of non-political forums specifically considering the City Development Forums in Uganda. This investigation was motivated by the idea of City Development Forums being a known spectrum for Non-Political Forums to play a role in affairs otherwise affecting a City or Municipality. Research methodology: A Desk review method was adopted in which data was collected from obtainable resources specifically Publications, the Internet, Official Reports, etc., followed by cross-referencing and collation of data. Results: The outcomes reveal that a set of six principles inform City Development Forums, viz. shared accountability of every stakeholder in ensuring sustainable development; integrated planning framework for sustainable urban development; effective coordination among every urban stakeholder; local teamwork and networking; bottom-up broad-based stakeholder participatory consultations; and mobilization of resources for sustainable urban development. Limitations: This study adopted a review of secondary data yet if primary data were to be used, maybe, the results would have been different. Therefore, a different study can be conducted using primary data to determine whether these results hold sway and, if any, the justifications for the noticeable variances. Contribution: This study contributes to the understanding of local community development initiatives using the empowerment approach.]]>
<![CDATA[Personal savings and household investments: a cohort study among primary school teachers ]]>
<![CDATA[Akeny, Emmanuel]]>;
<![CDATA[Mwesigwa, David]]>
<![CDATA[ Annals of Management and Organization Research Vol. 1 No. 4 (2020): May ]]>
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DOI: 10.35912/amor.v1i4.468
<![CDATA[Purpose: This study aimed to determine the relationship between personal savings and household investments among a cohort of primary school teachers in lira city. Research methodology: The study used a cross-sectional survey design with a quantitative research approach. Data were collected from a sample of 103 respondents with the period between October 2020 and January 2021 using self-administered questionnaires. The Content Validity Index was used to establish validity, while the Cronbach's Alpha Coefficient was used to test reliability. Results: Using descriptive and inferential statistics, the results suggest that civil servants' personal financial planning is high due to personal savings. Also, the level of household investment is high and the correlation reveals that the relationship between private savings and household investment is very weak and negative. Limitations: This study focused on personal savings only, yet other constructs affect household investments. Contribution: This study's results help civil servants in Lira city and Uganda in general since personal savings are an essential factor to household investments. Keywords: Personal savings, Household investment, Primary teacher, Financial planning, Lira]]>
<![CDATA[Technical – politics dichotomy in Mid-Western Uganda: Interrelationship between municipal councillors and administrators in service delivery ]]>
<![CDATA[Mwesigwa, David]]>
<![CDATA[ Annals of Management and Organization Research Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020): November ]]>
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DOI: 10.35912/amor.v2i2.856
<![CDATA[Purpose: This study aimed to analyse the interrelationships between municipal councillors and administrators in municipal councils in mid-western Uganda. Research Methodology: The study took a case study design, which was adopted by seeing that the problem under investigation involved a rigorous inquiry of the multiple elements that contribute to the uniqueness of public service delivery. A sample of 48 was realised from a population of 55; these were selected using the proportionate stratified sampling technique followed by a simple random sample for each of the strata. A questionnaire was used to seek opinions from both municipal councillors and administrators regarding interrelationships and public service delivery. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics to generate Means (µ) and Standard Deviations. Results: Results suggest that the degree of interrelationship between the two stakeholders is poor for municipal councillors, yet they ought to represent the voting population; the level of municipal service delivery is average a non-linear association concerning the interrelationships between municipal councillors and administrators on public service delivery in municipal councils in mid-western Uganda Limitations: This study was only concentrated in mid-western Uganda, yet the country has 41 municipalities suggesting that the results are not representative of the conditions in the whole country. Contribution: The results of this study can be useful to both locally elected councillors and the appointed administrators serving at Municipalities in Uganda by aiding them to improve work-relationship for better service delivery.]]>
<![CDATA[Public service delivery in Uganda: a reconsideration of grand corruption ]]>
<![CDATA[Mwesigwa, David]]>
<![CDATA[ Dynamics of Politics and Democracy Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): August ]]>
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DOI: 10.35912/dpd.v1i1.400
<![CDATA[Purpose: This review intends to ascertain and analyse available literature for the degree of corruption in the Ugandan public organisations and how they can be enhanced to get rid of corruption. Research methodology: Focussed Mapping Review and Synthesis approach were adopted to unpack corruption in public organisations. We examine obtainable literature using thematic approach. Results: The review exposes potential influence of both predisposing factors and precipitating factors in terms of socio-economic and political dimensions. Nonetheless, Public organisations in Uganda can be enhanced to get rid of corruption by enforcing a robust blend of all the three clusters of instruments of accountability; internal, legal and external. Limitations: Since the study was largely based on Uganda, its outcomes may not be generalized. Contribution: This explanatory review underscores the apathy of government machinery to rid public organisations of corruption. There is a need for politicians and policy experts to conduct additional analysis of corruption within the public sector. Keywords: Corruption, Predisposing factors, Precipitating factors, Accountability]]>
<![CDATA[Towards enhancing local citizen participation in Uganda ]]>
<![CDATA[Mwesigwa, David]]>
<![CDATA[ Dynamics of Politics and Democracy Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): August ]]>
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DOI: 10.35912/dpd.v1i1.449
<![CDATA[Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to propose an alternative model of enhancing citizen participation in Uganda. Research Methodology: The central approach for this paper was review of obtainable theoretical and conceptual writings on citizen participation in Uganda and other parts of the world. Literature review is the gathering of information from obtainable resources such as educational journals and statistical periodicals. The approach has been demonstrated to be very effective and can be applied at any stage of a research process. Results: Citizen Participation encourages marginalised groups to be organised in structures under their control; brings knowledge of their social environment and process to the local government agenda in a way that no other structure can as well as fostering self-reliance. Limitations: This study took a desk research and the actual opinions from selected citizens may be parallel to the conclusions obtained in this review. Contribution: The study can be used for local government managers implementing community-driven projects. Keywords: Citizen participation, policy implementation, stakeholders, bureaucrats, local leaders]]>
