Gov't must be decentralized - Dr. Jonah

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• Sankofa 12 years ago

  You earn the support of the people by promoting development in the district.
  
  You do not need the support of the local people to become an effective DCE. In fact popularity is not a prerequisite for effectiveness. Hard work ...
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  You earn the support of the people by promoting development in the district.
  
  You do not need the support of the local people to become an effective DCE. In fact popularity is not a prerequisite for effectiveness. Hard work, common sense, an understanding and empathy of what is needed locally, astute leadership, probity and accountability are all required to be an effective DCE.
  
  Even if one is a political appointee , one must be dedicated and committed to the work and be diligent, intelligent and wise. DCEs need to set clear goals and targets, prepare proper business plans and source funding for their projects. Project planning will be key to success.

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• Kwesi 12 years ago

  This is a good idea but you need to ask yourself who is going to pay for the cost of elections.

  This is a good idea but you need to ask yourself who is going to pay for the cost of elections.

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• KKK 12 years ago

  INTRINSICALLY ELECTED LEADERS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT AND CAN BE CHALLENGED BY THOSE WHO HAVE CONCERN FOR THE AREA.

  INTRINSICALLY ELECTED LEADERS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT AND CAN BE CHALLENGED BY THOSE WHO HAVE CONCERN FOR THE AREA.

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• KWAKUD 12 years ago

  At the moment, It is like the president appointing a bank manager based on political considerations. Not on if the person is QUALIFIED to run a bank. There are managerial skills required to manage a district effectively. Cri ...
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  At the moment, It is like the president appointing a bank manager based on political considerations. Not on if the person is QUALIFIED to run a bank. There are managerial skills required to manage a district effectively. Criteria for appointment should be set, as you would for a managerial position anywhere. Positions should be advertised on a national basis, and selection by competent boards. These are not positions to 'play' with. These positions determine how well this country is running at the grassroots level. Never mind which party is in power.

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• GREAT NANA ANTWI 12 years ago

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• Dr. med.William Acquah,Germany 12 years ago

  As I have said before, our constitution is hopeless and should be rewritten.Our Presidents are allowed to be dictators!

  As I have said before, our constitution is hopeless and should be rewritten.Our Presidents are allowed to be dictators!

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• George Badak 12 years ago

  What sort of accountability is Mr Jonah talking about? Accountability to the people or the Government? People talk about electing MMDCEs as if it were on the silver plate. Let us ask ourselves, do we have the resources to run ...
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  What sort of accountability is Mr Jonah talking about? Accountability to the people or the Government? People talk about electing MMDCEs as if it were on the silver plate. Let us ask ourselves, do we have the resources to run elections for our MMDCEs? Mr Jonah should remember that no matter what Government chooses to do, it will always not meet the expectation of everybody. I do not think that the Government is so insensitive to appoint "lunatics" as MMDCEs even though i have some reservations.

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• CAT 12 years ago

  Kenyans now elect people through the ballot to head such positions. the question of lack of resources is just a silly excuse. where it the government get that huge amount paid to woyome?

  Kenyans now elect people through the ballot to head such positions. the question of lack of resources is just a silly excuse. where it the government get that huge amount paid to woyome?

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