Date of Conferral
2020
Degree
Ph.D.
School
Public Policy and Administration
Advisor
Anthony B. Leisner
Abstract
Effective provision of public goods and services is among the common issues affecting local governments in Angola. Administrative decentralization is a well-known strategy to foster municipal governance, yet Angolan citizens perceive a lack of impact from this strategy. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the perceptions of leaders and followers in public administration regarding the lack of impact of administrative decentralization on Northern Angola, and to examine the role of public administration education to reverse this trend. The theoretical frameworks were Piersonâs path dependence theory and Cooperriderâs appreciative inquiry theory. Data were collected from semistructured interviews with 14 participants and a review of documents. Braun and Clarkeâs thematic analysis was used for data analysis. Results revealed ambiguity and uncertainty as barriers to administrative decentralization. Respondents reported appreciation and change as drivers for good local governance. Findings may be used to inform policymakers and other partners regarding the importance of effective leaders and followers in empowering citizens to advance sustainable development of Angolan local governments.
Recommended Citation
Mankenda, Nkosi, "Decentralization and Good Governance in Angolan Local Governments" (2020). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 9181.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/9181
