Citizen participation in the budget process in local government: a case study of the eThekwini Municipality

This study focused on participatory governance in the form of involvement of communities and community organisation in matters of local government in general, and citizens participation in the local budget process in particular. The study therefore aimed to assess the theoretical and policy framework for citizens participation in South Africa; and evaluated the perceptions of councillors and civics and ratepayer organisations on participation in the local budget process at the eThekwini Municipality.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

University of the Western Cape

Year dc:date.issued

2006

Author dc:creator

• Govender, Jayanathan P.

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Williams, John J.

• Local budgets
• Citizen participation - South Africa
• Kwa-Zulu Natal
• Local government