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The impact of jurisdictional differentials in public education provision on residential location /Walby, Karen Elizabeth Printy, 1947- January 1977 (has links)
No description available.
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Why lack of skills impact negatively to efficient and effective service delivery : a case of Kgetlengrivier local municipality / Mosella Tselane RosinahMosella, Tselane Rosinah January 2011 (has links)
The study determines the impact of lack of skills by Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality on
service delivery. It should be borne in mind that municipalities are service delivery vehicles
of the government and so need to have in their employ officials who are relevantly qualified
and effective in order to add value to the municipality.
Municipalities, like all other organizations, have to employ well skilled personnel to make it
functional or at least be capable to develop their own workforce so as to carry out their
functions to the expectations of the people. They need to have in their different sectors well
trained and knowledgeable officials who will diligently perform municipal duties. / Thesis (MBA) North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, 2011
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Community struggles concerning "pre-paid" water meters in PhiriLegodi, Piet Mamatsha 26 August 2008 (has links)
ABSTRACT
South Africa, like numerous other developing countries throughout the world, faces increasing
demands for public services in urban areas (Rondinelli and Kasarda, 1993). South Africa’s access
to basic services such as water has clearly become part of social security/ citizenship. The research
report investigates and elucidates the role of privatisation in the basic service delivery context. It
argues that the GEAR policy framework blocks the resources required to achieve social citizenship
(Cock 2000). This gave rise to community struggles concerning prepaid water meters in Phiri,
Soweto. These struggles are examined and competing discourses surrounding public versus private
sector participation in basic service (water) provision are also explored.
The argument in this research report is two-fold. First, it establishes a view of water as an
economic good, with the democratic government reducing the municipal problems of delivery to
economic markets or private corporations. Second, it examines the perspective that water is a
human right issue contained in the Bill of Rights. These two counter-arguments perpetuate
struggles in relation to access, affordability and supply of water. The research seeks to examine
these opposing arguments and further explores the impacts these struggles have on future delivery
and access of such ‘life need’ as water. This exposure is done through the collection of Secondary
data and empirical evidence obtained using various qualitative data gathering techniques.
Although the advantages of prepaid water meters are recognised, the dominant argument in this
report is in line with Dependency Theory. This maintains that the socio-economic inequalities as
well as the socio-environmental injustices widespread in the policies of privatisation exclude
various sectors of the population from full access to essential necessities such as water. These
injustices are rooted in the fact that water is treated as a commodity to be sold and not as a basic
human right (Maema 2003). To deny water to people reduces their citizenship and therefore the
achievement of full citizens’ rights for the community of Phiri has become one of the crucial
barometers for the realisation of the depth and sustainability of South Africa’s democracy (Khunou
2000). The research findings obtained suggest that the government does realise its responsibility to
provide basic water services. Nevertheless, it delegates this responsibility to private institutions;
hence making it an individual responsibility to gain access to water at a cost. This form of attempt
in South Africa gives a clear reflection of Adam Smith’s “commercial society” which is
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encompassed and endorsed by privatisation and the capitalist endeavours. However, this is in
contrast with the principles enshrined in the constitution of the Republic of South Africa, which
mandate the government to ensure the progressive realisation and maintenance of access to
available basic services. The research report, however, suggests that some educational programmes
need to be developed and promoted to inform and equip the public on how best to preserve water.
This endeavour is gradually envisaged under the auspices of emerging corporatised utilities.
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The impact of service delivery in Mankweng township by Polokwane municipality as a third sphere of government.Segooa, Ramokone Walter January 2006 (has links)
Thesis (MPA) --University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2006 / The aim of this inquiry was to gain a deeper understanding of the service delivery in
the community by Polokwane municipality as a third sphere of government.
Moreover, not much research has been conducted in this field especially in Limpopo
Province. The latest policy document on Transforming Public Service Delivery
stipulates that public services are not a privilege in a civilised and democratic society,
they are a legitimate expectation. Hence meeting the basic needs of all citizens is one
of the five key programmes of the government’s Reconstruction and Development
Programme (RDP).
From the literature review, it was evident that service delivery is essential in the
communities and the municipality has a critical role to play. Therefore this study also
aims to examine the problems and challenges the community is confronted with
during the provision of services and also reflects on the strategic importance of the
municipality in service delivery. This information may be used as a point of departure
in showing the municipalities the perception of communities and their level of
satisfaction and serves as a yardstick in terms of their effectiveness in delivering
services to the community.
In order to achieve this goal one individual and two focus group interviews were
conducted. The participants ranged from the youth, adults, to people with disabilities
and the elderly. The main patterns of concern that emerged from the data related to
the low levels of satisfaction among the community in terms of service delivery in
general. From the analysis of data it was realised that the lack of proper service
delivery impacts negatively on the members of the community. It would probably be
advisable for the Municipality to take note of these results and concerns in an effort to
improve and ensure effectiveness in this sphere as stipulated in the White Paper on
Transforming Public Service Delivery and the Reconstruction and Development
Programme documents.
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EXTERNALITY CONSIDERATIONS AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE SUPPLY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICESMoore, Sheila Jane, 1947- January 1975 (has links)
No description available.
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A method of evaluating the impact of economic change on the services of local governments /Kambhampaty, S. Murthy, January 1990 (has links)
Thesis (M.U.A Pl.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1990. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 66-68). Also available via the Internet.
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Reading Bureau of Fire structure, problems, and proposed solutions /Kellenberger, George T. January 1993 (has links)
Thesis (M.P.A.)--Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 1993. / Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-06, page: 2945. Abstract precedes thesis as [1] preliminary leaf. Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 64-65).
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An appraisal of basic infrastructural service delivery and community participation at the local level : a case study of three municipalities in the Eastern Cape /Mamba, Bonginkosi. January 1900 (has links)
Thesis (M.Com. (Economics)) - Rhodes University, 2008. / A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Commerce (Financial Markets)
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Infrastructure cost recovery options for developing local authoritiesScott, Daniel 14 October 2015 (has links)
M.Com. (Business Management) / As a result of the cost of new infrastructure and the effect it has on tariff structures in developing areas, the term "cost recovery" tends to have a negative connotation. The fact of the matter is that the capital cost of creating infrastructural services, as well as the cost of operating them, must be recovered. There is no easy way to cut back on existing services and programmes, to charge user fees, or to raise taxes. Yet failure to devise a rational and effective way of investing in public works, as well as appropriate cost recovery mechanisms, will surely prevent any significant improvement in the standard of living, as well as in the local and national economy ...
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Professionalisation of local public administration managementScheepers, Louis Adrian January 2004 (has links)
Masters in Public Administration - MPA / Local government is the sphere of government that is most directly involved in rendering services to communities and individuals. It is also at this sphere of government where the basic needs of people are ddressed. Services like water, sanitation, waste removal and electricity have a direct influence on the quality of life that people live. In order for the occupation of local public administration to contribute meaningfully towards rendering services of a high level, both in quantity and quality, it is important to lay down a number of preconditions. In this research report it was argued that for local public administration management to become a profession in the full sense, it will be necessary: to draw well-qualified graduates from tertiary institutions; to develop practitioners in the occupation on a continual basis; to develop minimum performance standards and requisite competencies; to develop standards of ethical conduct acceptable to the community at large, and the occupation as a whole; and to continuously develop knowledge in the science of public administration as it is found in the local sphere of government. / South Africa
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