Administratio Publica

Administratio Publica VOLUME 24 ISSUE 3 VOLUME 24 VOLUME Administratio ISSUE 3 Publica ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN AFRICAN SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT (ASSADPAM) Chief Editor: Dr Vain Jarbandhan (University of Johannesburg) Deputy Editor: Prof Harry Ballard (Cape Peninsula University of Technology) Technical Editor: Prof Christelle Auriacombe (University of Johannesburg) Editorial Committee Prof Christelle Auriacombe (University of Johannesburg) Ms Adéle Burger (University of Stellenbosch) Dr Enaleen Draai (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University) Prof Liezel Lues (University of the Free State) Prof Natasja Holtzhausen (University of Pretoria) Dr Thokozani Nzimakwe (University of KwaZulu-Natal) Prof Gerda van Dijk (North West University) Prof Michelle Esau (University of Western Cape) Editorial Council Prof M J (Jide) Balogun (Former Senior Advisor, UNDESA) Prof Geert Bouckaert (EGPA, Leuven) Prof Dirk Brynard (University of South Africa) Prof Robert Cameron (University of Cape Town) Prof Valiant Clapper (University of South Africa) Prof Michiel S de Vries (University of Nijmegen, Netherlands) Prof Abie J Geldenhuys (Central University of Technology) Prof Jerry Kuye (University of Pretoria) Prof Jesse Lutabingwa (Appalachian State University, North Carolina) Prof Cynthia Lynch (Southern University, Louisiana) Prof Michael Macaulay (Victoria University, New Zealand) Prof Anne McLennan (University of the Witwatersrand) Prof R K Mishra (Osmania University, India) Prof Dele Olowu (ISS,The Hague) Prof Louis A Picard (University of Pittsburgh) Prof PS Reddy (University of KwaZulu-Natal) Prof Christoph Reichard (EAPAA, University Potsdam, Germany) Prof Danny Sing (University of KwaZulu-Natal) Prof DovhaniThakhathi (University of Fort Hare) Prof Anthonie van Nieuwkerk (University of the Witwatersrand) ISSN 1015-4833 About the Journal Administratio Publica is a double blind, peer-reviewed journal accredited with the South African Department of Higher Education and Training (DoHET) and produced four times a year and aims to promote academic scholarship in public administration and management and related fi elds. Analytical articles in the form of original theoretical and empirical articles, debates, research viewpoints, review articles and book reviews in English will be considered for publication. Nationally, only contributions of paid-up members of ASSADPAM will be published. International authors are welcome to submit articles for review but page fees must be paid before publication. Page fees and Journal subscription • Individual and institutional subscription 2014: Local R588.00 per volume (postage of R145.00 per volume excluded) or R147.00 per issue (postage excluded); Foreign – $100.00; €77.00 (postage of $50 or €38 per volume excluded). • Authors are required to pay a fee of R300.00 per page as well as R150.00 per graphic for any manuscript printed in the Journal (excluding the costs of language editing where needed).Payment is due on receiving confi rmation from the Editor that a contribution is to be published in a specifi c issue of the Journal. Payment should be made directly in to the account of ASSADPAM, but proof of payment must also be submitted to the Editor to avoid any possible delay in the publication of a contribution. Account details Standard Bank Account number 01 543 8511 Branch Code 12-645 Lifestyle Centre Centurion Where to send articles All correspondence concerning articles should be directed to [email protected] or: Dr Vain Jarbandhan Head: Department of Public Management and Governance Faculty of Management P O Box 524 Auckland Park 2006 Tel: +27 11 559 2905 Email: [email protected] Subscription enquiries: Prof L Lues University of the Free State, Department of Public Administration and Management PO Box 339, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, 9300 E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +27 51 401 2886 Contents Editorial 1 C J Auriacombe The Nascent Oil Industry in Uganda 10 Exploring its Impact on Ecotourism and Livelihoods D Mwesigwa and B C Mubangizi The Constitutional Mandate as a Participatory Instrument for Service Delivery in South Africa 27 The Case of iLembe District Municipality S I Zondi and P S Reddy Perceptions of Business Owners on Service Delivery and the Creation of an Enabling Environment by Local Government 52 D F Meyer, N Meyer and J R Neethling Accommodating Academic Diversity and Autonomy in Public Administration Syllabi 74 S Latib Alternative Organisational Arrangements for Institutionalising the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Function within Public Sector Departments 92 B Rabie A Literature Review of Energy-planning and Decision-making Approaches in the Local Government Sphere 119 E Fouché and A C Brent A Critical Analysis of the Approach to Local Economic Development (LED) in South Africa 141 J Ackron and C J Auriacombe Administratio Publica | Vol 24 No 3 September 2016 ISSN 1015-4833i Human Resource Provisioning Strategy for Gender Equality within the Department of Correctional Services 166 The Case of Groenpunt Management Area T M S Nhlapo and S Vyas-Doorgapersad ‘Dealing with moving targets’ 183 Water and Sanitation services in the context of Rapid Urbanisation in South Africa D Sibanda and B N Tapela Administering the Gender Agenda 199 An African Union Perspective A K Kithatu-Kiwekete and L Musyimi-Ogana Does the Provision of Meals Affect Teachers’ Performance? 219 An Empirical study of Public Primary Schools in the Bugisu Sub-Region in Uganda E M Kigenyi and D M Kakuru Implementating Small Scale Mining Laws in Ghana 235 Insights from the Prestea Huni Valley District A Osei-Kojo, K Asamoah and E Yeboah-Assiamah Editorial Compiled by C J Auriacombe Technical Editor Oil is regarded as the lifeblood of the world economy. In ‘The Nascent Oil Industry in Uganda: Exploring its Impact on Ecotourism and Livelihoods’, D Mwesigwa and Betty Mubangizi argue that oil production has both positive and negative effects. Generally referred to as the ‘oil curse’, these negative effects have environmental, economic, and societal consequences. Uganda’s Albertine Graben (AG) region is known for its biodiversity, which makes it an environmentally sensitive area (Mawejje & Bategeka 2013 in Mwesigwa and Mubangizi 2016). The region also holds vast oil and natural gas reserves. Oil exploration has severe implications on the development of natural and human resources, which is likely to affect the economy (Asadi, Suga, Mashoon and Rahimi 2011and Widiansa, Susanto and Susanto 2014 in Mwesigwa and Mubangizi 2016). The article presents grassroots communities’ perceptions on how the fledgling oil industry could influence the four tenets of ecotourism – environmental conservation, as well as welfare, awareness and education in grassroots communities. “As grassroots communities are most affected by ecotourism and the emerging oil industry, it was vital that their perceptions be captured, analysed and presented within a clearly defined conceptual framework”, state the authors. As such, 47 respondents from three sub-counties in close proximity to the oil industry were interviewed. Qualitative data analysis focused on environmental conservation, grassroots education and community welfare. This survey suggests that Uganda’s oil industry could negatively affect grassroots communities – especially in the AG. This includes the possible negative impact on the region’s fledgling ecotourism industry. According to the authors, “The country lacks sufficient consideration and examination of the long-term cost-benefit implications of commercial oil production. This makes oil exploration a contentious subject, which affects socio-economic growth, political stability and environmental welfare”. The authors propose in-depth research on the socio-economic and environmental impact of oil production in this region. According to the authors, “It is envisaged that the results of this study will guide further research in the area and contribute to the development of much-needed policy and strategic interventions for the oil industry in Uganda”. Public participation is regarded as a viable avenue to enhance South Africa’s local democracy and to promote the constitutional values of public administration. In ‘The Constitutional Mandate as a Participatory Administratio Publica | Vol 24 No 3 September 2016 1 Instrument for Service Delivery in South Africa: The Case of iLembe District Municipality’, S I Zondi and P S Reddy present empirical findings of a case study that investigated the value of public participation in enhancing service delivery in KwaZulu-Natal’s iLembe District Municipality. Empirical findings were gathered through qualitative and quantitative approaches. In addition, the authors referred to documents on critical areas for immediate intervention, such as aligning municipal operations with legislative imperatives that govern local government, as well as informing citizens about public participation. The research demonstrates that when public participation in municipal affairs is properly constructed and managed, it keeps municipal functions in check; encourages a culture of openness, transparency and consultation; and decreases service delivery protests in local communities. The findings reveal that local government restructuring and transformation in iLembe District have bolstered local democracy and service delivery. According to the authors, “The quest for improved service delivery has cemented a coherent working relationship between municipal functionaries and the citizens”.

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