The COVID-19 pandemic presents unique challenges that necessitate a new approach to
monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in local government. The culture of poor performance, high …

Purpose The purpose of the study was to determine the major criteria for a credible
integrated development planning (IDP) process in Mbombela municipality, Mpumalanga …

This chapter assesses the impact of the district development model (DDM)'s impact in
maximizing integrated service delivery in South Africa. This chapter argues that the …

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has exacerbated
concerns regarding monitoring and evaluation (M&E) practices in South African …

Background: The economic and social impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic have hindered efficient service delivery especially at a local government level …

This paper examines the critical role of youth participation in planning and implementation
with the purpose of improving the Integrated Development Plan (IDP). Local governments in …

Municipalities are the most important sphere of government, primarily because they are
close to the people. Their failure negatively impacts the delivery of services to the public …

This study investigated the barriers the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) faces in
delivering quality water service. This paper employed a desktop research. Data were …

Public service delivery as a product of a good plan underpinned by a theoretical ground
conceptualised as the ultimate product. While the study of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) …

Ineffective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) strategies and incompetent employees in
municipalities during COVID-19 has adversely affected speedy service delivery. Although …