{"product_id":"local-government-administration","title":"Local Government Administration","description":"\u003ch4\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba4ab52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthor\/s:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMasiya T, Lubinga S, Kanyane M, Phago K\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea3a6b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc7ce08 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-con-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3db6297 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-con-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3a63cd elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9780627043185\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b93ffe1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e304\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dde49b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLocal Government Administration in Eastern and Southern Africa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers a comprehensive, comparative exploration of local governance across nine diverse countries: Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. This volume brings together leading scholars and practitioners to examine the evolution, structure and transformative potential of local government in a region marked by both shared challenges and unique national trajectories. This scholarly work provides depth pertaining to the substance, context and form of the local government system for these eastern and southern African countries covered in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book moves from foundational concepts and historical legacies to thematic innovations and detailed country case studies, such as the evolution of local government in postcolonial Kenya and the challenges and opportunities of decentralization in contemporary South Africa. \u003cstrong\u003eReaders will gain critical insights into:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe historical development of local government, from colonial and post-independence eras to contemporary reforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe constitutional, legislative and institutional frameworks shaping local governance and intergovernmental relations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe core functions and responsibilities of local authorities, including service delivery, community development and local economic growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etransformative themes such as hybrid governance, exploring the intersection of traditional and modern governance systems; and co-production, emphasizing the role of citizens in service delivery, climate resilience, digital transformation, ethical leadership and innovative financing, all of which are crucial for the future of local governance in Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe persistent challenges of capacity constraints, political interference, fiscal dependency and inequality, as well as emerging best practices that offer hope for more responsive, accountable and sustainable local governance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough rich country cases and cross-regional analysis, the book highlights both the promise and complexity of decentralization, participatory democracy and developmental local government. It draws lessons from successes and setbacks, offering practical recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, students and all those committed to strengthening local government as a driver of inclusive development and democratic renewal in Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLocal Government Administration in Eastern and Southern Africa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves as an essential resource for scholars, practitioners and students in understanding the realities and possibilities of local governance in the region. This book makes a unique contribution to the field of Public Administration, where the future of democracy, governance, service delivery and sustainable development is being shaped, one community at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTable of Content\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 1: Introduction and context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 2: Historical development of local government in Eastern and Southern Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 3: Local government and decentralisation model in Eastern and Southern Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 4: Local government functions and responsibilities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 5: Service delivery dynamics from local and regional perspectives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 6: Local government and intergovernmental relations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 7: Hybrid local governance models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 8: Promoting co-production and co-creation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 9: Local government and climate change response in Eastern and Southern Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 10: Digitalisation and digital transformation in local government: concepts and realities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 11: Ensuring ethical leadership and accountability in local government\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 12: Local government financing and management strategies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 13: The case study of South Africa’s local government system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 14: Case study of Zimbabwe’s local government system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 15: Botswana’s local government system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 16: Zambia’s local governance system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 17: Malawi’s local government system: challenges and opportunities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 18: A case study of Tanzania’s local government system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 19: Case study of Kenya’s local government system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 20: Case study of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s local government system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 21: Local government system of Mozambique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 22: Conclusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Van Schaik Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43043782557794,"sku":"9780627043185","price":655.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1279\/5591\/files\/fff.png?v=1781847566","url":"https:\/\/elexacademicbookstore.co.za\/products\/local-government-administration","provider":"Elex Academic Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}