Thesis (MPhil (Public Management and Planning))--University of Stellenbosch, 2006. / This assignment presents the analysis of poor public participation in the
Khomas Regional Council where there is a need for popular participation in
the development initiatives and projects. Public participation, allows the public
to participate in programmes and projects through established institutions and
structures. The main objective of the study was to conduct three months’
internships to investigate the importance of community participation. The
study envisaged assessing the effectiveness of the Council to deliver basic
services such as drinking water, adequate shelter, and sanitation to the
community by taking the limited resources into consideration. The study also
analysed some challenges the Council is facing in the implementation of the
sustainable human settlement projects.
The complex and multidimensional nature of public participation is dealt with.
As a result, participation can give women and other groups of people who are
usually marginalized from the community activities the opportunity to influence
development initiatives in their communities.
In terms of design and methodology, the active participation and direct
involvement as well as working with Council’s staff and the community at
large formed the basis of the study. The survey on public participation
conducted by Regional Council revealed that absence of public participation
policy and legislation makes it difficult for Councillors to implement the public
participation process. There is lack of information sharing and communication
breaks down between councilors and residents. Lack of capacity building and
resources for Constituency Development Committee members prevails in
Khomas region. There is confusion regarding political meetings and there is
also poor attendance to meetings. In addition, the study recommends that
Council should forge a constant consultation and collaboration between the
Regional Council and citizens. Establish mechanisms and structures through
which citizens can initiate voluntary and interested groups to facilitate their
participation in the Regional affairs. Create forums for meetings, workshops,
seminars and conferences to discuss and debate pertinent issues. Strengthen the capacity of Regional Development Coordinating Committee (RDCC),
Constituency Development Committee (CDCs) and other structures.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:sun/oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/3417 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Indongo, Simon Namwandi |
| Contributors | Swilling, M., University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. School of Public Management and Planning. |
| Publisher | Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | University of Stellenbosch |
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