Democratic decentralisation in Rwanda

dc.contributor.advisorMphaisha, C. J. J.
dc.contributor.authorMulindahabi, Charline
dc.date.accessioned2021-02-25T08:34:20Z
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-03T10:02:24Z
dc.date.available2021-02-25T08:34:20Z
dc.date.available2024-05-03T10:02:24Z
dc.date.issued2002
dc.descriptionMasters in Public Administration - MPAen_US
dc.description.abstractRwandan local government system is currently making an important turning point with the introduction of democratic decentralisation. This study was carried out in order to find out the prospects and challenges of democratic decentralisation in Rwandan context. From Rwanda's independence in 1962 up to the 1999 administrative reforms, local governments, namely communes, have largely failed in their mission of being basic development units. Democratic decentralisation was then introduced to bridge gaps and correct weaknesses that undemined local governance in the past. There are some challenges like generalised poverty in the country, the nonparticipation, and dependence syndrome among citizens that need to be overcome. However, there are also opportunities that ought to be taken advantage if democratic decentralisation is to really take root in Rwanda. The main opportunity is commitment to to democracy and decentralisation by all stakeholders, the national leadership, local authorities and citizens in general. However, democratic decentralisation cannot be attained quickly. It is achieved gradually depending on citizens' understanding and to the availability of the resources. authorities and citizens in generalen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10566/12903
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of the Western Capeen_US
dc.rights.holderUniversity of the Western Capeen_US
dc.subjectRwandaen_US
dc.subjectDemocratic decentralisationen_US
dc.subjectLocal governmenten_US
dc.subjectCommuneen_US
dc.subjectEssential-services supplieren_US
dc.subjectCommunal-needs satisfieren_US
dc.subjectUnique-needs provideren_US
dc.subjectUrbanisation regulatoren_US
dc.subjectDemocracy-developeren_US
dc.subjectResponsiveness and accessibility enhanceren_US
dc.subjectConsumer cost-recovereren_US
dc.titleDemocratic decentralisation in Rwandaen_US

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