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

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DOI: 10.21522/TIJMG.2015.11.01.Art006

Authors : Marvin Mahendra Dindyal

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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