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GOVERNANCE OF STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES IN ZAMBIA
(2014-02-19) Kateshi, Misael Fitzgerald
Reports of the Auditor-General indicate that governance of State-Owned Enterprises continues to be a challenge in Zambia. Unfortunately, not many studies have been carried out on this subject matter. The purpose of this qualitative study therefore was to explore contributory factors to poor governance in SOEs in Zambia focusing on the Ministry of Finance. Data was mainly collected through interviews. Participants were the Office of the Auditor-General, two State Banks, and independent experts in addition to the Ministry. Although situated in one ministry, this research has enabled the gaining of insights into challenges that ministries face when supervising parastatals. Findings indicate that a combination of a weak supervisory system, lack of capacity in terms of manpower in the Government Investments Unit at Ministry of Finance, and lack of a specific policy and legal framework for SOEs may be the major issues at play when exercising the supervisory function.
INCORPORATING GOOD GOVERNANCE IN
(2011-06-23) TANDA, SISA
CPA’s and LED have been used as a means of alleviating poverty in most countries and South Africa is no exception. However, in order for the CPAs and or LED to function properly incorporating good governance in these government initiatives is key long term sustainability. The study begins by exploring global trends on LED, thereafter looks at LED initiatives and strategy of the country. The study then concentrates in Mpumalanga Province and thereafter looks at Dwaleni Community where the focus for this study is. The aim of the study is to explore successes and challenges of the current CPA and LED in South Africa and how to incorporate good governance as a means of accelerating poverty alleviation. Based on the literature review, interviews, data collection and analysis, the researcher found some challenges. The researcher also highlighted that the study could be of benefit to Policy Makers, Government Department Official, Community and other interested stakeholders who have interests in promoting Public & Economic Development. The findings from this research could be useful in forming the basis for further research
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF
(2011-04-19) Wenhold, Marece
The problem which this thesis addresses concerns the effectiveness of the governance arrangements of the Thusong service centres, which are intended to provide integrated services to communities. This research on Thusong conducted an empirical analysis using a field survey approach to determine what factors impact on Thusong’s effectiveness. This research is conducted by means of qualitative and quantitative research methods. The constituent parts of the thesis jointly contribute to an assessment of the effectiveness of the governance arrangements of Thusong as an integrated services centre. In other words, how effective are Thusong’s governance arrangements to promote these centres as integrated services centres? The first chapter contextualizes the problem statement of this research. The second chapter frames integrated services centres in terms of theory. The third chapter provides a literature review of the governance arrangements of Thusong, based on the theoretical framework on integrated services centres. The fourth chapter explains the research methodology of this research. The fifth chapter presents the findings of the research on Thusong, whilst the last two chapters constitute an analysis of the findings and a summary of the answers to the research questions. Primarily, the research findings recognize that the measures of effectiveness used for this research reflect that Thusong’s governance arrangements are not effective to promote it as an integrated services centre. Secondly, the research indicates that Thusong can do more to enhance the capacity of its service providers to solve problems and serve clients. Lastly, there is not enough evidence in order to conclude that the institutional arrangements of Thusong contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of services as a collective.
Governance practices in Ugandan Non-government organisations
(2011-03-28) Komuhendo-Byaruhanga, Clare
Good governance has become a global concept that is not only a basic requirement to government and the business sector but also to civil society. Civil Society organisations (CSOs) popularly referred to as ‘the third sector’, have become an important partner in the country’s development. Civil Society Organisations constitute various kinds of organisations including NGOs. Given the significant contribution of NGOs in the development process, their effectiveness and efficiency is crucial. Recently, enormous attention has been paid to the internal governance of NGOs in Uganda. Complaints among the public have indicated that NGOs are inefficient, mainly because they seem to focus more on receiving donor funding for selfish reasons other than efficiently deliver what is expected of them. This study sought to explore the transparency, accountability and participatory governance practices in Ugandan NGOs in an effort to establish the challenges faced by NGO leadership in achieving organisational efficiency. The objective of the study is to draw attention to the importance of NGO leadership in ensuring good governance practice. The research took a qualitative approach, with interviews carried out as the primary source of data collection and a document review conducted for triangulation purposes. The study established that even though the leadership of these NGOs make an effort to practice good governance, they are still faced with several challenges. These include; diversity of interests, inadequate human resource capacity, imbalanced board member participation, limited financial resources, improper organisational management and resistance to the concept of good governance. Practical recommendations have been made to ensure good governance practices within the organisation of study, similar organisations in Uganda and probably those in other countries.

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