IRMA-International.org: Creator of Knowledge
Information Resources Management Association
Advancing the Concepts & Practices of Information Resources Management in Modern Organizations

Decentralization and District-Level Decentralization in Amhara Region

Decentralization and District-Level Decentralization in Amhara Region
View Sample PDF
Author(s): Besfat Dejen Engdaw (Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia)
Copyright: 2021
Volume: 8
Issue: 1
Pages: 16
Source title: International Journal of Political Activism and Engagement (IJPAE)
DOI: 10.4018/IJPAE.2021010101

Purchase

View Decentralization and District-Level Decentralization in Amhara Region on the publisher's website for pricing and purchasing information.

Abstract

This paper examines the process of decentralization and district level decentralization programs in the Amhara region. It addresses the decentralization processes in Imperial, Derg, and EPRDF regimes. The depth and degree of decentralization in the three consecutive regimes were different as the process of decentralization in the current government meant to be deeper and extensive and pushed powers, functions, and roles into the local government. The process of decentralization in the current government has transferred powers and functions to the districts. However, the district level decentralization process has faced many challenges. The paper revealed that unclear assignments of powers and functions, executive dominations, upward accountabilities, top-down planning, lack of skilled manpower, lack participatory systems, failure of the councils in holding the executive accountable, lack of adequate budget, lack of revenue mobilization capacity, lack of responsiveness, and accountability among councils were the main challenges that impede in the process of the DLD process.

Related Content

. © 2024.
Pratap Chandra Mandal. © 2023. 16 pages.
Robert W. Kisusu, Samson T. Tongori. © 2023. 14 pages.
Frank Makoza. © 2023. 18 pages.
Valeria Tafadzwa Supu. © 2023. 13 pages.
Pratap Chandra Mandal. © 2023. 12 pages.
Kudrat Khuda. © 2023. 16 pages.
Body Bottom