The Role of Public Leaders in Addressing Challenges of Good Governance: A Case of Dodoma City Council.

Kasuwi, Mzee Haruna (2025) The Role of Public Leaders in Addressing Challenges of Good Governance: A Case of Dodoma City Council. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

Generally, this study examined the role of public leaders in addressing challenges facing good governance. Specifically the study was designed to identify good governance practices in Dodoma City Councils‘ (DCC) administration; challenges facing DCC administration in promoting good governance and recommend strategies for enhancing good governance practices in DCC. A cross-sectional design was adopted in which data were collected at one point in time. Descriptive survey was employed for the study to generate primary data using self-completing questionnaires and interview guides. The study involved 111 participants either purposely or randomly selected from DCC administration and subordinates. The research findings revealed presence of inadequate good governance practices among leaders despite some knowledge and skills on Leadership and Good governance. Responsiveness, participations, accountability, rule of law and other areas of good governance were partially implemented. It is suggested that stakeholders of good governance, namely, policy makers, decision-makers and leaders take concerted initiatives to eliminate challenges of good governance. Policy makers, specifically, are advised to create and review policies related to good governance and leadership roles so as to make it practicable and helpful. The study recommends formulation of different legislations to scrutinize public officials‘ adherence to principles of good governance and create participative decision-making processes. It is further recommended to implement staff capacity building training as majority lack the same on good governance. Keywords: Good Governance, Leadership, Governance, Public Leaders.

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