Chapter 4 Trends and Issues around Democratisation in Local Government Reform

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The democratisation of local government in South Africa evolved through two main stages: establishing a democratic political system prior to 2000, and subsequently focusing on improving service delivery to translate political will into tangible societal experiences. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Fujimoto Yoshihiko

doi:10.20561/00045147

January 1, 2013Open Access

Chapter 4 Trends and Issues around Democratisation in Local Government Reform

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This chapter aims to analyze the trends and challenges of democratisation in South African local government.
Examines historical context of local government reform before and after 2000
Focuses on integration and service delivery improvements
Considers the role of local government in reflecting people's political will
Democratisation processes were divided into two stages: building a democratic system and improving service provision
Post-2000 reforms aimed to enhance the direct engagement of citizens with local governance
Reform efforts address the inequities created during apartheid, especially for the black population

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Chapter examines local government reform processes in South Africa, highlighting service delivery improvement and community engagement.

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