COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION IN SOUTH AFRICA AND NIGERIA: LESSONS FOR NIGERIA

This study provides a comparative analysis of local government administration in South Africa and Nigeria, focusing on decentralization, fiscal autonomy, and service delivery. The study examines constitutional frameworks, financial independence, administrative capacity, and citizen participation, highlighting their effects on local governance performance. Findings reveal that South African municipalities benefit from constitutional recognition, fiscal decentralization, and participatory governance mechan ... continue reading->

Keywords: Local Government; Decentralization; Fiscal Autonomy; Service Delivery; Comparative Governance; Nigeria; South Africa