Challenges Encountered by the Rose Hall Town Municipality and Kilcoy/Hampshire N.D.C. in Resource Management to Ensure Effective and Equitable Service Delivery

Abstract:
This study investigated the challenges encountered
by the Rose Hall Town Municipality and the Kilcoy/Hampshire Neighbourhood
Democratic Council (N.D.C.) in managing resources for development to ensure
effective and equitable service delivery. The research identified several
critical obstacles, including limited financial resources, inadequate
infrastructure, organizational inefficiencies, and governance issues. The study
revealed a strong consensus among the surveyed population through a
comprehensive analysis, indicating general agreement on the challenges and the
effectiveness of current practices. This consensus underscores the need for a
multifaceted approach to address these challenges, which included
infrastructure upgrades, capacity building, enhanced financial management, and
increased community engagement. The findings provided a solid foundation for
continuing or enhancing existing strategies to improve resource management and
service delivery, ultimately contributing to the well-being of all residents
within these local governance frameworks.
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