Faboye, Samson Olaoluwa and Gumbo, Trynos and Sebola-Samanyanga, Kgomotso Jackson Phillip (2024) Maintaining Water and Sanitation Service Delivery in Rural and Peri-Urban North West Province of South Africa: Governance as Social or Entrepreneurial Responsibility? KEEP ON PLANNING FOR THE REAL WORLD. Climate Change calls for Nature-based Solutions and Smart Technologies. Proceedings of REAL CORP 2024, 29th International Conference on Urban Development, Regional Planning and Information Society. pp. 407-412. ISSN 2521-3938
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Abstract
Globally, the success of municipal governance is measured by effectiveness towards service delivery, which is evident in quality and accessibility by residents. Primarily as a social service, there is a prevalence amongst metropolitan governments globally to impose rates or privatise service delivery. Although a middle-income country, South Africa is considered one of the most socioeconomically unequal societies in the world. To balance the socioeconomic disparities, South African municipal governments provide basic services such as water and sanitation without exerting rates in rural areas and most peri-urban communities. Given recent economic downturns, growing population and increasing urbanisation, among other adverse factors, South African municipalities struggle to ensure efficient service delivery. This article contributes to studies on effective municipal service delivery models. It case studies North West Province of South Africa using qualitative methods involving interviews and desktop reviews of social and market theories. Preliminary findings reveal a dilemma in the iteration of neo-liberalist ideals within the context of welfarist manifestoes and the economic question of profit-making against welfarism. The study recommends regular tax eligibility assessment for residents of periurban areas who are currently outside rate-paying delineated areas. The process of infrastructure development and service delivery requires huge financial resources. Reliable service delivery and quality infrastructure to improve quality of life are the epitome of good governance, ensuring equitable societies and guaranteeing economic growth.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Service delivery, infrastructure, municipalities, South Africa, planning |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering |
| Depositing User: | REAL CORP Administrator |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Apr 2024 07:50 |
| Last Modified: | 10 May 2024 09:24 |
| URI: | http://repository.corp.at/id/eprint/1106 |
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