Firming non-political actors to enhance the quality of urban service delivery. A review on the City Development Forums in Uganda

https://doi.org/10.35912/jgas.v2i2.1384
Published: Mar 1, 2023

Abstract:

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the dependability of non-political forums specifically considering the City Development Forums in Uganda. This investigation was motivated by the idea of City Development Forums being a known spectrum for Non-Political Forums to play a role in affairs otherwise affecting a City or Municipality.

Research methodology: A Desk review method was adopted in which data was collected from obtainable resources specifically Publications, the Internet, Official Reports, etc., followed by cross-referencing and collation of data.

Results: The outcomes reveal that a set of six principles inform City Development Forums, viz. shared accountability of every stakeholder in ensuring sustainable development; integrated planning framework for sustainable urban development; effective coordination among every urban stakeholder; local teamwork and networking; bottom-up broad-based stakeholder participatory consultations; and mobilization of resources for sustainable urban development.

Limitations: This study adopted a review of secondary data yet if primary data were to be used, maybe, the results would have been different. Therefore, a different study can be conducted using primary data to determine whether these results hold sway and, if any, the justifications for the noticeable variances.

Contribution: This study contributes to the understanding of local community development initiatives using the empowerment approach.

Keywords:
1. non-political actors
2. urban service delivery
3. City Development Forum
4. urban authorities
Authors:
1 . David Mwesigwa
Discipline of Public Administration and Management, Lira University, Uganda
2 . Alfred Acanga
Discipline of Public Administration and Management, Lira University, Uganda
3 . Alex Chono Oryang
Discipline of Public Administration and Management, Lira University, Uganda
4 . Alex Oboi
Discipline of Public Administration and Management, Lira University, Uganda
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Mwesigwa, D., Acanga, A., Oryang, A. C., & Oboi, A. (2023). Firming non-political actors to enhance the quality of urban service delivery. A review on the City Development Forums in Uganda . Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies, 2(2), 107–117. https://doi.org/10.35912/jgas.v2i2.1384
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