Journal of Humanities and Social Science (JHASS)
Vol 8 No 1: April 2026

An Assessment of Urban Good Governance Challenges and Their Trends in Alamata Town Since 2020

Teka, Daniel Girmay (Unknown)
Hagos, Haregot Zeray (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Apr 2026

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the significance of good governance and its challenges in Raya Alamata Town administrative office. Descriptive survey based on cross sectional study was used to attain the objective of the research. The research has been carried out in southern maychew Raya Alamata Town Questionnaires; interview and document review techniques were employed as data gathering instruments. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as percentage, bar graph, pie chart, and cross –tabulations. The analyzed findings indicated that significance of good governance and its challenge in Alamata Town has been presented. Lack of awareness of the society and knowledge and skill of the officers on properly implementation of good governance has impact on societal outlook, which constrains playing part in governance. To curb challenges, Ethiopian government has taken number of measures that could be considered as opportunities. This includes adaption of FDRE constitution, amendment of domestic laws, development plan that enhances the development of country in many accesses that helps society participate on government and related commitments of government. Nevertheless, in the study Woreda there were knowledge and skill gaps on planning, execution, and evaluations. In addition, the administrative office was not transparent and accountable to the society. The societies were not participating on resource management, financial planning, and administrative issues. This was part of the study Town administrative office, that the study recommends integrated effort of the government and society needs to embark upon challenges of governing and minimizes problems of good governance.

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jhass

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Arts Education Health Professions Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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The aim of this journal is to publish high-quality articles dedicated to all aspects of the latest outstanding developments in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences studies. Humanities areas cover, but not limited to Literature, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Philosophy, History, Religion and ...