International Journal of Political Science and Development

Vol. 9(3), pp. 135-142, May, 2021. 

DOI: 10.14662/IJPSD2021.050

ISSN: 2360-784X

 

Full Length Research

 

Assessment on the challenges and prospects of good governance: the case of Wolaita Sodo Town Administration, Arada Sub-City, Southern Ethiopia

 

Mesele Woldemichael

 

Assistant Professor of Governance, Head of Department of Civics and Ethical Studies, College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Southern Ethiopia.

 

Email- meselew.michael@yahoo.com

 

Accepted 11 May 2021

ABSTRACT

 

Governance in the world of Globalization and competition matters in accelerating development and in reducing poverty particularly in most developing countries across the world. In line with this, good governance allows efficient resources for equitable and sustainable development. The objective of this study is to assess the challenges and prospects of good governance in Wolaita Sodo Town Administration. Quantitative and qualitative method approach was employed. Both primary and secondary data were used. In addition to that, simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used. The major findings of the study is that existence of rent seeking, lack of commitment and lack of qualified man power was considered. It can be concluded that the condition of good governance in the study area is not satisfactory. Therefore the following recommendation was drawn: the administration should promote accountability, transparency to enhance the participation of local communities.  

 

Key Words: Good governance, Accountability and Transparency, Sustainable development, Globalization.

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Cite this article as: Worknesh, W. (2021). The Status and Role of Cooperatives and Cooperative Bank of Oromia on the Socio-Economic Development in Ethiopia. Int. J. Polit. Sci. Develop. 9(3) 135-142