Title: Understanding local self governance : an applied research perspective

Authors: Indira, A.

Place: [Nairobi etc.]

Publisher: Academic journals

Year: 2011

Journal: International NGO journal (INGOJ)

Volume: Vol. 6, No. 1

PAGE: 10--13

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: local government, public administration, democracy, accountability, elections, legislation, ghana

Abstract: This paper questions the current practice of appointing local public officials by the central government. This turns out to be more partisan than originally intended in the Local Government Act. Constitutional amendments in favour of local government elections are urgently needed.

URL: http://www.academicjournals.org/INGOJ/PDF/pdf2011/Jan/Indira%20PDF.pdf

Document type: Portal