The interface between the role and significance of the Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA) and Rwanda’s decentralisation mandate

dc.contributor.authorSerubanza, Faustin
dc.coverage.spatialAfrica
dc.coverage.spatialRwanda
dc.date.accessioned2017-02-14T08:27:37Z
dc.date.available2017-02-14T08:27:37Z
dc.date.created2017
dc.date.issued2016
dc.description.abstractDecentralisation is considered as one of the most effective ways to ensure good local governance. This is despite the fact that the process has been unsuccessful in a number of countries. National associations of local authorities have claimed to play a role in facilitating decentralisation processes. This article aims to contextualise the decentralisation process in Rwanda. It discusses the role of local government associations in general before singling out the case of the Rwandese Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA), in particular. To provide insight, its origin, evolution, functioning and significance in facilitating the decentralisation process in Rwanda is explored. The article concludes that RALGA has played a positive role in the effective implementation of Rwanda’s decentralisation process The association has played a key role in creating a conducive environment for its members to accomplish their responsibilities towards the decentralisation mandate. According to the mandate, local authorities are accountable to the state and the local communities they serve. In conclusion, the article proposes a review of the interface between the role and significance of RALGA and Rwandan decentralisation.en_ZA
dc.format.extent18 pagesen_ZA
dc.format.mediumJournalen_ZA
dc.identifier.citationSerubanza, F. 2016. The interface between the role and significance of the Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA) and Rwanda’s decentralisation mandate. African Journal of Public Affairs, 9(4): 156-173.en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn1997-7441
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/59018
dc.language.isoenen_ZA
dc.publisherAfrican Consortium of Public Administrationen_ZA
dc.rightsAfrican Consortium of Public Administration © 2016en_ZA
dc.subjectRwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA)en_ZA
dc.subjectRwanda decentralisation mandateen_ZA
dc.subject.lcshPublic administration--Africa
dc.titleThe interface between the role and significance of the Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA) and Rwanda’s decentralisation mandateen_ZA
dc.typeArticleen_ZA

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