Assessment of Local Administrative Discretion and Accountability Mechanisms in Addis Ababa City Administration: the Case of Yeka Sub-City Woreda 10
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2016-01
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The thesis attempts to explore with objective of , assessing the administrative discretions
as well as the applicability of administrative accountability mechanisms practice in
Addis Ababa yeka sub -city woreda ten .
To meet the above objectives, the research employed more of qualitative case study approach.
Both primary and secondary data sources were used in gathering pertinent information. The
technique of collecting primary data includes in-depth interviews at sub-city and woreda ,
focus group discussions with the community representative. Secondary sources such as
published and unpublished materials such as books, proclamation, procedures, directives and
manuals are used. Descriptive method of analysis is used to analyze the primary and
secondary data.
The study found that local administrative discretionary power is not adequately devolved
and accountability mechanisms, at woredas of Addis Ababa are not properly designed due to
different reasons. It is challenged by many problems such as crucial autonomy still remain
in the upper stratum, as well as lack in properly codified rules and regulation in
administrative autonomy. As well as due to political curiosity
intervening of politically
assigned official in administrative procedures is also to be mentioned .The public
accountability mechanisms are also not properly designed and social accountability is
completely not designed.
Hence to make administrative decentralization meaningful recommendations are made on
devolving
adequate
administrative autonomy
,codifying
proclamation
and other
regulations and directives . Both the public and social accountability mechanisms have to be
designed properly and adequately in woredas of Addis Ababa.
Key words: Administrative, Discretion, Accountability, Woreda, Regulating abilities,
Procurement,Humanresource
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Administrative, Discretion, Accountability, Woreda, Regulating abilities, Procurement, Humanresource