Assessment of Local Good Governance inWolkite Town Administrationin Gurage Zone
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2020-08
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The purpose of this study was to assess local good governance in Wolkite Town Administration
in Guraghe Zone, SNNPRS. The study employed a cross-sectional survey research design along
with mixed approaches - quantitative and qualitative. The target population of the study consists
of the households that are found in the town. The participants were drawn from the four kebeles
using cluster, proportionate stratified and systematic sampling techniques so that 396
households were selected as a sample. In this study, the relevant data were collected through
questionnaire, key informant interviews, focus group discussion, and document review. The
quantitative data have been analyzed by using frequencies and percentages, whereas the
qualitative data was narrated systematically using content analysis approach. The findings of
the study showed that lack of network and cooperation among different offices in the
administration and between the community and the administration, lack of direct accountability
to the public, low level of participation of the community, violation of rule of law and the
practices of corruption and discrimination in municipal office were highly prevailing challenges
of practicing good governance. Based on the findings, the following recommendations are
forwarded: possible mechanisms should be taken by the administration that would help to
increase the level of good governance are empowering the capacity of judges and equipping the
court with the necessary materials, enhancing the awareness of the community about good
governance, establishing local controlling mechanism, strengthening cooperation and network
among the different offices, better to apply the principle of transparency and accountability
intherule of law and participating the people in the governance issue.
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accountability, good governance, participation, Rule of law, transparency