An Analysis of How Decentralisation Contributes to Good Governance Holistically and in Africa, with Particular Emphasis on Its Impact in the Republic

Michael Ferendinos

ISBN 10: 3640268660 / ISBN 13: 9783640268665

Published by GRIN Verlag, 2009

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• Title: An Analysis of How Decentralisation Contributes to Good Governance Holistically and in Africa, with Particular Emphasis on Its Impact in the Republic
• Publisher: GRIN Verlag
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3640268660
• ISBN 13: 9783640268665
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Seminar paper from the year 2007 in the subject Politics - Region: Africa, grade: B, Stellenbosch Universitiy, course: Southern African Political Economy, language: English, abstract: Dele Olowu and Soumana Sako (2002) point out that it is no secret that governance on the African continent has been under the spotlight, and for all the wrong reasons. Their have been improvements, however, with a shifting from autocracy to democracy in many African states; this has resulted in a move to better or good governance due to this democratic change. Good governance is a complex issue and there is no distinction between good, democratic and participatory governance. Furthermore, there has been little consensus pertaining to the criteria that distinguishes between good, bad, or better governance. This paper will not delve into the conceptualisation of good governance due to length restrictions. The bulk of the paper will provide a detailed analysis of decentralisation, as well as looking at systems of government and models of local government. That will be followed by an overview of decentralisation on the African continent, with specific reference to its impact on the East African state of Kenya. The influence of decentralisation has produced mixed reactions, depending on who it effects; the adequate conceptualisation and method of implementation of the term has also been disputed. This paper holds the position that decentralisation has had a positive effect on the continent as a whole as well as on Kenya. [...]