Traditional Administrative System Research Articles

Traditional Administrative System and Modern-Day Governance in Nigeria: A Comparative Analysis

Traditional Administrative System and Modern-Day Governance in Nigeria: A Comparative Analysis

Traditional Administrative System and Community Development in Nigeria: Roles and Relevance of Traditional Institution in Local Community Development

Recently, the 1999 Nigerian constitution has been unavoidably silent on specific roles for traditional rulers in the country. Thus, traditional institutions play a crucial part in policy development and implementation in the country. Consequently, the lack of constitutional roles for traditional institutions severely limited their utility at the grassroots. The study assesses the roles of the traditional administrative system of selected communities in Osun State towards the integration of traditional core values into mainstream administration in Nigeria and also assesses the relevance of traditional institutions in managing inherent conflicts of the selected communities in Osun State. The study engaged qualitative research through key informant interviews and in-depth interviews. The findings showed that traditional institutions in Nigeria play active roles in the development process in the country. Despite their difficulty, the roles were more visible in cultural dissemination and managing conflicts in the local communities. The study concluded that the traditional administrative system and structure had influenced community development in the southwest region immensely but are limited in function and operation largely by the absence of roles in the Nigeria constitution.

Public governance mechanism in the prevention and control of the COVID-19: information, decision-making and execution

In China, sub-provincial governments are responsible for managing public health emergencies. In the context of coordinating multiple stakeholders, the role of the local government can be defined as ‘meta-governance’. It shall provide rules to facilitate collective action and co-produce quality public services. However, the case of Wuhan suggests that some local governments still rely on the traditional administrative system, which hampers them in terms of issuing a sufficient response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Three measures can be taken to facilitate a public governance mechanism in public health emergency management. First, local governments can use the ICTs to create a more transparent information mechanism. The free flow of information could alert all stakeholders to potential emergencies, while the open government data form the base for cross-border collaboration. Second, a more comprehensive Public Health Emergency Preparedness is constructive for local governments in making quality and immediate decisions. This preparedness shall clearly define the responsibility of the involved agencies based on a careful evaluation of their qualification and capability. Third, the local government shall note that good governance requires more than an executive capacity based on command-and-control. It is necessary to develop the ability to work with stakeholders outside the bureaucratic system.

Indigenous Administration and Dispute Resolution System of the “Abo Gereb” and Its Essence of Democracy from the Modern Philosophical Perception

This paper was targeted to emphasize and promote the traditional political and social perspectives of the abo-gereb. Abo-gereb is an indigenous administrative system and conflict resolution mechanism in Enderta, Wejereat Raya and the low land (Afar). The paper aimed to discuss the central activities and core problems of the abo-gereb, the role of the paper was to scrutinize the role of the traditional democratic system of, “Abo-gereb” to the current politics of Tigray and Ethiopia and attempts to identify the factors that weakens the indigenous traditional democratic system of the Enderta province “Abo-gereb” and put direction about its revival. In the end, the paper emphasizes the entity of the traditional administration of Abo-gereb and its articulation with the modern political thought of Hobbes and Locke. This paper also investigates the political failure of the administrative system of the Abo gereb; the peasants or Abo gerebs didn’t have scientific program that enable them successful in defeating the colonial and imperial government. Finally, it exemplifies the political system of abo-gereb deserve the entity of traditional democracy and the role of this traditional administrative system to the contemporary democracy of the politics of Tigray, and Ethiopia and it explores several mechanisms to salvage the system of Abo gereb.

«Всемилостивейше жалуем тебя, подданного Нашего, и учреждаем Ханом Калмыцким». Церемония объявления Дондук-Омбо в ханское достоинство в 1737 г.

Introduction. The article examines an understudied episode in the history of the Kalmyk Khanate — the ceremony of proclaiming Donduk Ombo Khan of the Kalmyk people. Goals. The paper aims to introduce into scientific discourse some newly discovered archival materials covering the period of Donduk Ombo Khan’s rule (1735–1741). Results. The successful participation of the Kalmyks in the Russo-Turkish War of 1735–1739 actualized the issue that the Russian Government should satisfy political ambitions of the viceroy Donduk Ombo. Confirmation if his status as Khan not only implied a certain consolidation of Kalmyk society but was also to guarantee further involvement of Kalmyk troops in the war. The concentration of powers in the hands of Donduk Ombo had a positive impact on the Kalmyk Khanate since after the prolonged period of internal feuds, the traditional administrative system was being restored, and uluses (districts) were being reestablished. The Kalmyk population also showed decently positive attitudes towards the installed political stability in the khanate, especially appreciated after the experienced civil war and times of vagrancy in the lands of Kuban. Still, the mentioned course of policy was evidently resisted by the majority of Kalmyk landlords. And the khanate’s internal political processes directly depended upon the relations between Kalmyk landlords and Russia, the latter seeking to consolidate powers among the Kalmyks in the hands of one ruler by granting him the title of Khan. However, the lack of a corresponding confirmation certificate supposed to have been issued by the 7th Dalai Lama resulted in that Kalmyk society viewed Donduk Ombo’s status and position as somewhat semi-legitimate. So, after the credentials received from Empress Anna Ioannovna were proclaimed, the newly established Khan of the Kalmyks immediately started arranging a mission to Lhasa.

Opportunities and challenges to rural renewable energy projects in Africa: Lessons from the Esaghem Village, Cameroon solar electrification project

Abstract The study’s aim is to identify and analyze opportunities and challenges facing renewable energy technology (RET) penetration in Cameroon. The strengths-challenges-opportunities-responses-effectiveness (SCORE) model, a recently proposed alternative to the classical SWOT matrix is employed. A solar PV electrification project involving the co-authors in Esaghem Village, Cameroon, serve as the empirical referent. The primary data for the study were assembled during the feasibility assessment and implementation phases. The following attributes of the village are classified as opportunities: abundant solar radiation, hilltop location, self-help ethos, environmental stewardship, and effective traditional administrative system. Conversely, the following factors in, or directly tied to, the village were identified as obstacles: small economy and lack of skilled technicians, sparse spatial layout, lack of RET infrastructure, low wind speed, and intense and protracted rainy season, the outdated national energy policy, and recent international economic crisis and environmental politics. These findings hold lessons for RET policymaking and research in Cameroon and other sub-Saharan African countries. In this regard, policymakers would do well to eliminate the identified obstacles and maximize the utility of the opportunities. Future research would do well to interrogate how institutional support structures and market forms jointly or separately affect investments in RET.

Evolution dynamics of digital HR system at Pak Elektron Ltd (PEL)

Subject area Human resource management and organizational change. Study level/applicability Students on an introductory course on Human Resource Management or a specialization course of HRM such as change management and organizational development. This case study can be taught at the MBA level. Case overview This case study can serve as the base for understanding and identifying the various characteristics that relate to revolutionizing HR functions with the help of digitalization. It can also be elaborated further to include the challenges that a company has to face after it decides to establish IT software based on operations. This case is an evolutionary story of a large-scale Pakistani company, Pak Electron Ltd. (PEL) which has been in operation for almost 60 years. The top management decided to move from a traditional administrative system towards setting up an HR department for the first time. The case states the salient features of the traditional administrative system, issues faced by the company in the setup of a new HR system and digital HR system along with the employees’ views and perceptions on these systems. Expected learning outcomes Students are expected to learn the following: the various characteristics of a paper-file based traditional administrative system; the various features of an IT-based modern HR system; the decision background and basis for making the switch to the new contemporary HR system; and the reaction of employees against changes in organizational systems. Supplementary materials Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email support@emeraldinsight.com to request teaching notes. Subject code CSS: 6: Human Resource Management.

Public Administration and Traditional Administrative System in Africa: The Ecological Nexus

Public Administration and Traditional Administrative System in Africa: The Ecological Nexus

E-government and transformation of service delivery in developing countries

Purpose Since 2009, e-government has been high on governmental agenda in Bangladesh. Seen as a vehicle for improving governance and service delivery, it is also presented as a key to fighting poverty and achieving the millennium development goals. Thus, the goals of e-government remain broad and ambitious. Can a developing country such as Bangladesh realize its e-government vision? The purpose of this paper is to explore this and other related questions seeking to draw lessons that the Bangladesh experience may offer. Design/methodology/approach The paper draws primarily on secondary information, complemented by primary data gathered from various sources. In addition to an extensive review of secondary sources, necessary information was derived from websites of relevant government departments/agencies and through interviews and conversations with selected government officials having intimate knowledge on e-government projects at the field and local levels. Findings The paper demonstrates the ways in which various e-initiatives have transformed traditional administrative systems and practices, notwithstanding the nation’s limited overall e-development. It also shows how e-innovations have helped tackle some complex challenges, thereby adding to convenience and benefits to service users. A major conclusion of the paper is that although e-government is yet to make a breakthrough in governance and service delivery, it has set the wheels of change in motion. Practical implications E-government must be seen as a long term project, it must attract high-level political support and it requires fruitful collaboration between the public, private and non-governmental actors. Originality/value This paper adds to the limited knowledge in the field. Lessons learned from the Bangladesh experience have much relevance to other developing countries with similar socioeconomic circumstances. The policymakers and practitioners are expected to benefit from the insights of the paper.

Collaborative Governance Regime and the Responsive Governance in Ogun State : A Study of Ogun State Council of Elders

The public administration system in Nigeria which has been traditional and patterned towards the bazaar canteen model of Riggs has over the years led to gross inefficiency and inability to meet the needs of the citizenry. The failings of the traditional administrative system necessitated an investigation of the adoption of collaborative governance regime as a tool for achieving responsive governance. The study conducted in Ogun State, one of the 36 states in Nigeria, utilized qualitative data, and primary data were collected through interview of 97 respondents drawn from eight selected local governments in the state. The key informants included top government officials at state and local government levels, career civil servants, community leaders, traditional rulers, as well as members of the Ogun State Council of Elders. Data collected were content analyzed. The adoption of collaborative governance between the state government and the Ogun State Council of Elders led to resolution of several crises in the state; economic development programmes and projects; enhancement of qualitative education in the state; effective poverty reduction; and grassroots development. The study suggested that embracing collaborative governance regime in a prismatic society such as Nigeria ensures the attainment of responsive governance in the society, and equally short circuit the excesses of corrupt officials following the involvement of educated and enlightened citizens.

World Trade Center Tragedy Creates Complex Workers’ Compensation Issues

The World Trade Center tragedy will prove the greatest challenge that has yet confronted the US workers’ compensation system. The horrible and catastrophic events of September 11, 2001 were never contemplated in the legislative crafting of our nation’s social, remedial insurance paradigm. Amid grief, sadness and despair, the injured workers and their dependents are being directed to file claims through this traditional administrative system, which has been enhanced by a complicated series of collateral and emergency entitlement programs. At a difficult time for all Americans, the road to benefits will be a twisted and byzantine labyrinth.

Mutations administratives et formes nouvelles d’administration. Rapport introductif

Administrative changes and new forms of public administration Because public administration is no longer merely the watchdog of society but has developed into an instrument for social change, it has lost its former clear-cut structure. New forms of administration are developing outside of any preexisting framework. The expansion of such organisations is to be seen both in the diversity of their legal forms — either original in themselves or making use of existing legal structures outside of their original context — their geographical development and the variety of their areas of activity. These new forms of administration have not grown up by chance or at the wish of a few administrative departments. Their proliferation is the evidence of the extent to which an attempt is being made to remedy some of the shortcomings of the traditional administrative System. It is in fact an effort to create an administration better geared for action, doser to the public and more subject to central or local authority. One irrefutable conclusion is obvious from this whole context of change : the uniformity of administrative structures no longer corresponds with the needs of society.