Decentralization as a strategic driver for social economic development of Nyarugenge District in Rwanda
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2011-08
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and social sciences.
Abstract
Rwanda was characterized by a highly centralized administrative structure. The
decentralization in Rwanda started in 2000 for implementation of new
administrative structures and management systems. The study was
To evaluate the benefits of the decentralization as a development strategy. To
identify the population’s contribution in implementation of decentralization. To
assess the factors that negatively affects decentralization in social economic
development.
The study population comprised of 675 people of Nyarugenge District; A sample
of 251 respondents was chosen, using simple random sampling method.
Questionnaires were used in collecting both primary and secondary data.
The collected data was analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
The findings shows the benefits of decentralization as development strategy
through Vision 2020 umurenge, The One-cow-per-family, Ubudehe, health
insurance( mutuelle de sante’), education by all . Also the findings shows that the
population participated in implementation of decentralization policy by Attending
local meeting, Community works (umuganda) Overwhelmingly to attend
elections, financial contribution, participation in decision making Others findings
are factors affect negatively decentralization like lack of the human capacity to
manage the whole process, lack of financial capacity, lack of adequate
communication, collaboration among stakeholders and coordination , resistance
to change. In Nyarugenge District there are poor health problem and poor urban
planning.
The study concluded that decentralization strategy has impact positive in social
economic development. It recommends that Decentralization policy should be
well articulated to reflect the financial and human capacities, training and regular
monitoring and evaluation of the decentralization implementation activities.
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A thesis presented to the school of postgraduate studies and research Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda in partial fulfillment of the requirements for award of the degree master of public administration and management
Keywords
Decentralization, Strategic driver, Social economic development, Nyarugenge District, Rwanda