This paper reports an evaluation of accountability and its impact on service delivery in the Dr Ruth S Mompati District Municipality. Historically, services were delivered but not to the expectation of communities since there was no consultation and proper planning. The Dr Ruth S Mompati District .Municipality communities are consulted and they have an Integrated Developmental Plan as it is required by legislations. The communities of this District are satisfied with the services that are rendered and they believe that the services are sustainable. / Thesis (MBA) North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, 2010

The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Integrated Development Plan (lDP) as a tool to accelerate service delivery and economic growth. The study is guided by the objectives below: • Investigate the implementation of the municipal Integrated Development Plan (IDP) • Establish the problems faced by the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) • Evaluate the level of participation of the public • Determine the improvement of service delivery brought about by the Integrated Development Plan (lDP) • Assess the level of skills and capacity of municipal officials and their knowledge, understanding and readiness, for implementation of a successful effective IDP to accelerate service delivery • Recommend effective ways to accelerate service delivery, poverty alleviation, job creation and economic growth through the IDP. The study achieved the objectives desired through questionnaires. The study is empirical and uses a qualitative methodology. The study is empirical, and semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect data. The major findings of the study are that: problems such as finance and politics, centralization of authority, lack of skilled and trained IDP employees, limited public participation, and lack of progress on service delivery, economic development, poor infrastructure and poor implementation of IDP are the main problems plaguing the delivery of effective and efficient IDP to address service delivery. Some of the mam recommendations from the researcher to the municipality in discussion are: Training, skilling and development of municipal employee, Effective management, budgeting and planning Promotion of social and economic development and encouragement of public participation through SMMEs, BEE but most important, effective implementation of IDP policies. / Thesis (MA.(Public Admin) North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, 2012

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1982. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 274-287).

Thesis (M.B.A.)--University of Hong Kong, 1991.

Urban Planning and Environmental Management / Master / Master of Science in Urban Planning

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of New South Wales, 1999. / Also available online.

Thesis (M.P.A.)--University of Hong Kong, 2008. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 117-123).

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Florida State University, 2006. / Advisor: Richard C. Feiock, Florida State University, College of Social Science, Askew School of Public Administration and Policy. Title and description from dissertation home page (viewed June 12, 2006). Document formatted into pages; contains xiv, 125 pages. Includes bibliographical references.

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