Issues and Problems of LED with particular reference to the Governance dimension: The Case of Hawassa City Administration
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2008-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
[n the context of decentralized governance system, governance of LED is with far reaching
tones for the growth and development of urban centers in Ethiopia. Although Ethiopian urban centers
were downtrodden for decades, recently the multifaceted problems and issues of urban development,
particularly those pertaining to the governance of LED are given due attention in the legal and policy
arena both at national and regional levels. This thesis argues that expressed cO/1/mitments and
designing policies and regulations by the central and regional governments are important steps
forward but only one side of the equation. Their proper execution andlor implementation is also
equally important to illiprove the go vernance of urban centers.
[n light of the above, the study was conducted to explore and examine issues and problems of
LED with particular reference to the governance dimension in Hawassa city administration. The
study was conceptually ji-amed in a way that combinations of endogenous and exogenous factors
exert profound influence on the governance of LED in Hawassa that determines the level of
effectiveness of LED initiatives and ultimately the growth and development of the city.
Findings, based on the collection and analysis of data ji-am primary and secondary sources,
revealed that the legal and policy environmel1l, with all the design-related limitations, could serve as
a springboard for exercising governance of LED to the level expected by the principles as well as to
the interest of aClOrs in Hawassa. However, problems on the part of the locality are much more
pronounced Failure to materialize existing legislation, slrategies and programs is a serious gap.
Besides, lack of strong support system, institutional arrangement and unfavorable perceptions deter
partnership and participation. Weak capacity of actors and lack of commitments are also among the
roadblock. Moreover, good governance, though a vital necessity, lack of it is pervasive and persistent
in HawGssG.
Eventually, the study draws cone/usions, inter alia, governance of LED is determined both by
endogenous and exogenous factors; lack of effective governance is largely attributed to the problem
of execution than to enabling policy and legislation; lack of strong support system and institution is
imperative; ongoing LED initialives are far below expectations; shortcomings in areas of
institutional capacity and good govemance are persistent and pervasive impeding the effectiveness of
LED in Hawassa. Finally, recommendations are put in orderfor improved governance of LED.
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LED with particular reference