INFLUENCE OF CAPABILITIES FOR RESOURCE MOBILIZATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN ZAMBIA

Monde Felistus Shimwanga, Kalisto Kalimaposo, Royson M. Mukwena, Musole Siachisa

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This study examined the influence of resource mobilization capabilities on the performance of local authorities in Zambia, addressing a decade-long performance challenge despite various government interventions. Using a correlational research design with a sample of 736 employees from 116 local authorities, the study tested the hypothesis that there is no statistically significant influence of resource mobilization capabilities on the financial performance of local authorities. Data collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using multiple linear regression revealed a significant positive relationship between capabilities for resource mobilization and local authorities' performance (B = 0.272, t = 6.516, p < .001), with the model explaining 63.7% of the performance variance. While local authorities demonstrated strengths in developing annual work plans, they struggled to provide all required public services. The study concludes that resource mobilization capabilities significantly influence local authorities' performance in Zambia and recommends enhancing resource mobilization strategies, improving service delivery capabilities, promoting knowledge sharing among local authorities, investing in technology-enabled systems for revenue collection and management, and implementing standardized performance management practices to address the identified performance gaps and improve overall public service delivery.

 

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