Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies
The Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies (JGAS) is an online peer-reviewed, open access scholarly journal, which publishes critical and original analysis from researchers and academic practitioners on various social, political and government issues. JGAS welcomes high-quality manuscripts covering original research articles, review articles, book reviews, case reports, and discussions aimed at advancing both theoretical and practical development on areas of governance and accountability issues.
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<![CDATA[The impact of the quality of democracy on the economic growth of provinces in Indonesia ]]>
<![CDATA[Nairobi Nairobi]]>;
<![CDATA[Nur Rita Santi]]>;
<![CDATA[Fadeli Yusuf Afif]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): July ]]>
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DOI: 10.35912/jgas.v1i2.626
<![CDATA[Purpose: The impact of democracy on economic growth is an interesting study of economic institutions and there is still debate about the impact on economic growth. One side of the research finds that democracy has a significant and positive impact on economic growth, but the other side states that the improvement of the country's democracy causes economic growth to decline. This study aims to examine the impact of the quality of democracy on economic growth at the provincial level in Indonesia. Research methodology: The data used in this study use panel data using the Eviews 9.0 analysis tool, so that the best method named the Random Effect Model is obtained. Result: The results show that democracy in Indonesia has a significant impact on economic growth and there is a positive trend in the long run. Other variables used are labor and foreign investment, which statistically, if these variables occur, can increase economic growth in Indonesia and increase employment and data on foreign investment play a role in driving economic growth. Economic growth in Indonesia is already in good condition and the economic growth that occurs is convergence growth which shows that some provinces that are poor/underdeveloped can catch up with developed provinces. Limitations: This study uses fairly short time-series data, so that the addition of a longer time-series will of course give better results. Contribution: Improvements in democracy in Indonesia should also strengthen democratic norms that apply in society, such as reducing corrupt behaviors, especially political corruption and money politics to get public office because if this behavior cannot be corrected, then democracy will have little impact on the economy.]]>
<![CDATA[A case study on the quality of healthcare in Uganda: Examining the effectiveness, safety, patient-centred and timeliness of district healthcare facilities ]]>
<![CDATA[David Mwesigwa]]>;
<![CDATA[Khalid Abdul Wahid]]>;
<![CDATA[Nipon Sohheng]]>
<![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[A study on digital transformation in the healthcare sector of Bangladesh: Current scenario and the future roadmap ]]>
<![CDATA[Md. Mahfuzur Rahman Khan]]>;
<![CDATA[M. Mehedi Hasnat Al Amin]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): July ]]>
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DOI: 10.35912/jgas.v1i2.747
<![CDATA[Purpose: This study investigates the essential characteristics of digitalization and transformation in the healthcare sector in Bangladesh. It also examines the correlation between digital technology and developing factors in the current healthcare system and recommendations to overcome the crises still dwelling within the healthcare framework. Research methodology: To gain a more vital understanding of the underlying insights of Digital Transformations of the healthcare sector of Bangladesh, the authors decided to conduct explorative research in qualitative format. Results: As a developing country with increased economic solvency, Bangladesh is enduring a metamorphosis in medicine & healthcare. Despite inequity in digital-initiated “equality,” developing healthcare systems worldwide are getting in touch with digital technology. Limitations: There are shortcomings in theoretical research as the previous practice of pedagogues and learners is challenged by new-age communication and the healthcare system based on digital technology. Contribution: This study looks at the impressions of current Digital Transformation in pre-existing structures by the people of Bangladesh, and the study proposes a new national health server-centric approach for future solicitation.]]>
<![CDATA[Managing uncertainties for effective social network: Strategic analysis of media literacy with Scenario Planning Method ]]>
<![CDATA[Leila Vesali]]>;
<![CDATA[Seyed Reza Naqib Sadat]]>;
<![CDATA[Hossein Afkhami]]>;
<![CDATA[Ali Asghar Kia]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies Vol. 2 No. 1 (2022): January ]]>
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DOI: 10.35912/jgas.v2i1.755
<![CDATA[Purpose: This research was conducted to identify future scenarios in the field of media literacy and explore alternative futures in this field in Iran. Research methodology: The method of this research was scenario planning or scenario design with an exploratory futuristic approach. In this method, in several steps from identifying the factors affecting the future of media literacy to exploring future uncertainties, creating the logic of scenarios, describing the narrative of scenarios, identifying and strategically analyzing opportunities and threats related to each scenario, and finally identifying strategies for the future Includes with each scenario. Results: In this study, 30 factors affecting the future were identified and analyzed perceptually/cognitively. The output of the research is to present four possible future scenarios of media literacy with the letters of Paradise Lost, Titanic, Leviathan, and The Dark Knight, each of which is described in the following article. Limitations: Each of the strategies is derived from the matrix analysis of opportunities and threats and their interaction. Contribution: The present study will theoretically contribute to the academic and theoretical richness as well as promote the culture and literature of futurism in the field of communication sciences and especially in the field of media literacy. It has operational importance and necessity.]]>
<![CDATA[Assessment of local government autonomy and governance: A case study in Nigeria ]]>
<![CDATA[Grace Ifunanya Anayochukwu]]>;
<![CDATA[Vincent Anayochukwu Ani]]>;
<![CDATA[Bernard Nsah]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies Vol. 2 No. 1 (2022): January ]]>
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DOI: 10.35912/jgas.v2i1.761
<![CDATA[Purpose: This paper critically examines opportunities and problems confronting the Nigerian local government system. To assess why the practice of complete local government autonomy and governance is difficult in Nigeria and suggest measures that may help improve the collaboration between the federal, state, and local government authorities in Nigeria. Research methodology: 300 questionnaires were administered to the staff of the Nkanu-West Local Government Area in Enugu State, and 276 were returned giving a response rate of 92 percent. The Marxist theory was adopted as the theoretical framework. Results: Results show that state interference in local affairs contributes to a lack of local government autonomy and governance, and the constitutional provisions portend intractable inter-government problems which make the local government a whipping child and less autonomous. Limitations: Nkanu-West local government is the only local government covered by the study. Contribution: The outcome of the study will be a contribution to the existing literature in the area of local government autonomy and governance.]]>
<![CDATA[Local citizen participation in Uganda: Examining the political, administrative and financial aspects in Hoima district ]]>
<![CDATA[David Mwesigwa]]>;
<![CDATA[Mohammed Bogere]]>;
<![CDATA[John Baptist Ogwal]]>
<![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[Mutations of position and performance of local government public officers: An experimental study ]]>
<![CDATA[Fajar Gustiawaty Dewi]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies Vol. 2 No. 2 (2022): July ]]>
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DOI: 10.35912/jgas.v2i2.1062
<![CDATA[Purpose: The purpose of this research is to evaluate the ambiguity and conflict characteristics of role stress variables capable of mediating a job transfer and official performance. Research methodology: This experimental research was conducted to obtain a causal relationship between the respondents in Lampung, Way Kanan Regency, and analyzed using the Anova method. Results: The results showed that officials' performance was significantly higher when experiencing low ambiguity, according to role and contingency theories. Furthermore, both attributes were lower when officials received high-frequency and did not mediate the relationship between job transfer and performance. Limitations: This research is limited to paper and pencil, which prevents participants from feeling the real situation. Contribution: This research implies that job transfers can be conducted according to the needs and conditions of the local government.]]>
<![CDATA[Rewarding or Sanctioning Performance? A critique on group dominance and counter-group dominance in public organizations ]]>
<![CDATA[David Mwesigwa]]>
<![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[The role of e-Government in overcoming the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria ]]>
<![CDATA[Henry Chima Ukwuoma]]>;
<![CDATA[Nimfel Elisha Cirman]]>;
<![CDATA[Peter Olorunleke Oye]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies Vol. 2 No. 1 (2022): January ]]>
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DOI: 10.35912/jgas.v2i1.1157
<![CDATA[Purpose: The article aims at identifying the challenges of e-government amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria and proffered recommendations to arrest the identified challenges. This paper also examined e-Governance in selected countries such as the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Canada and how it has fared including Nigeria revealing its implications for Nigeria as a developing nation. Research Methodology: The article adopts a review study approach in analyzing the subject. Results: Some of the challenges identified by the study include but are not limited to inadequate technical know-how and ICT skills to drive and sustain e-government. Recommendations from the study include, the Ministry of Communications Technology and Digital Economy to build a backbone that will connect all States of the country and the upskilling of the workforce through the Ministry of Labour and Employment amongst others. Limitations: Insufficient quantitative data based on the subject under discourse Contributions: Identified possible areas that the Nigerian government could look into to improve e-government in order to promote inclusivity, awareness, and most importantly reduce the cost of governance.]]>
<![CDATA[Firming non-political actors to enhance the quality of urban service delivery. A review on the City Development Forums in Uganda ]]>
<![CDATA[David Mwesigwa]]>;
<![CDATA[Alfred Acanga]]>;
<![CDATA[Alex Chono Oryang]]>;
<![CDATA[Alex Oboi]]>
<![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.]]>
