This study set itself the task of evaluating good governance practices and their effects on financial administration in Local Government. Specifically, the study examined how good governance contributes to good financial administration in the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly.

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The participation of Ghana’s youth in its democratic governance in recent times cannot be overemphasised. The youth have nonrestrictive opportunities to be elected, exercise their franchise and subsequently involve in local and national development activities. The Metropolitan, Municipal a Readmore

Across the African continent, governance at the local levels is as devastating as what is tenable at the national level, sometimes, even worse. While national governments have bulk of the responsibility to ensure the welfare of citizens, it is however correct that local governance structures ar Readmore

Through an interpretive research paradigm, we investigated the extent to which six local governments across three administrative regions of Ghana have complied with mandated climate change financing and budgeting guidelines. Five interesting findings emerged. First, there is enormous evidence of Readmore

Equitable participation of women in politics and governance is essential to building and sustaining democracy and Ghana is not an exemption. This thesis was conducted to examine the barriers to women participation in local governance in the Savelugu/Nantong Municipality of Ghana.

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Women’s role in community development has become crucial and critical in contemporary times. It is in the light of this that women’s involvement in governance and decision-making is paramount to the realization of this social objective. Despite the benefits that communities stand to g Readmore

This paper reports on a study conducted to explore rural women’s experiences and participation in local governance activities in the Abura–Asebu– Kwamankese district of Ghana. Using a qualitative case study design, the study collected data from 53 women with different socio-econ Readmore

This study was conducted to assess the participation of women in the local governance of the Kassena Nankana Municipality in the Upper East Region of Ghana, taking a specific look at women participation in the municipal assembly, the existence of opportunities for women participation, the challen Readmore

After 1991, Somalia became a prime example of economic collapse and state failure, clearly illustrating the pernicious effects of lack of development and poor local governance on establishing and sustaining central authority. Currently poverty in Somalia becomes a prominent and continuing affair. Readmore

One of the critical factors that positively influence democratic transition in developing countries is the phenomena of decentralized governance. This is the capacity of institutions and political leaders to share power and responsibilities in accordance with the principles of participation, tran Readmore