Question

Discuss each of arguments presented below for small local governments units:

For small LG units:

1. Easier communication between citizens and governors

2. More „quasi-market” competition- by „exit”

3. Less people in administration

4. Economies of scale could be achived by PPP

5. More innovative governors and administration

Answer 1

For small LG units:

1). Strong communication in local government creates trust in its citizens. The hope is that this trust will inspire citizens to become involved in their communities. As the relationship builds between governments and citizens, over time, citizens will come to realize that their concerns matter. Community engagement keeps citizens informed on the projects that affect their taxes and their lives. Citizens gain assurance that their local government is well-prepared to handle emergencies. Engagement also helps to inform voters about their choices at the polls.

2) A quasi-market framework to integrate the diverse perspectives on local government development competition found in the economic development literatures. Within this framework local governments seek to obtain positive externalities associated with economic growth through the provision of services and inducements to private firms in exchange for commitments of employment and investment. Efficient pursuit of economic development is impeded by market and government failures. Better understanding of how the quasi-market for economic development works promises to enhance our understanding of the relationships between economic and political demands and local development with important implications for evaluation of local growth policy and development competition.

3). Due to uncertainty for flow of funds. Local Government are unable to attract best talent to work with them.Lack of adequate tools, techniques and guidelines to promote a resilient built environment.

4). Public - private partnership

The Policy provides a framework that enables public and private sectors to work together to improve public service delivery by drawing on the capabilities of the private sector in providing public infrastructure and related services. Public-Private Partnerships are an innovative approach to addressing the problems of service delivery to the poor.

Public-private partnerships allow local government projects, such as roads, bridges, or hospitals, to be completed with private funding.

Partnerships work well when private sector technology and innovation combine with public sector incentives to complete work on time and within budget.

5). The world is changing rapidly, with new innovative technologies affecting our everyday way of life and how businesses and industries operate. Governors are looking for ideas to leverage the opportunities these innovative technologies present and tackle challenges to stay "ahead of the curve." They want to know more about proactive measures, partnerships and policies to help them be an innovation governor.The aim of the initiative is to help all governors foster and capture innovation in their states and truly stay ahead of the curve.

New technologies, ideas and way of communicating people are changing day by day all these help in innovation of governers and administration in local government..