Title: Professionalising local government leadership : a foundational imperative

Authors: Ajayi, Olubunmi

Place: [London etc.

Publisher: Commonwealth local government forum (CLGF)

Year: 2011]

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Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: local government, leadership, public administration, capacity building, africa south of sahara

Abstract: This paper presents a case for the professionalization of local government in Africa within the context of reform and new public management. It emphasizes the need for a change in the philosophy of local government that is articulated through demonstrable behavioural and attitudinal change.

URL: http://www.clgc2011.org/userfiles/7/files/Olubunmi%20Ajayi%20-%20Professionalising%20Local%20Government%20-%20Issue%201.pdf

Document type: Portal