Title: Professionalising local government leadership : a foundational imperative

Authors: Ajayi, Olubunmi

Place: [Sydney

Publisher: University of technology Sydney (UTS)]

Year: 2011

Journal: Commonwealth journal of local governance (CJLG)

Volume: 8/9

PAGE: 136--149

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: accountability, finance, public services, training programmes, capacity building, local government, africa south of sahara

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to stimulate and facilitate a collaborative inquiry into the need, motivations and benefits for a professionalized local government. With the right, robust and rigorous interventions and support, local government can truly become a vehicle for lasting development.

URL: http://epress.lib.uts.edu.au/ojs/index.php/cjlg/article/view/2421/2652

Document type: Portal