Good Governance & Leadership Performance- Yardstick for Leadership Re-election by Olubunmi Oluwadare

 Good Governance & Leadership Performance- Yardstick for Leadership Re-election.

It's common for political supporters to call for the re-election of elected office holders, such as Presidents and Governors, without critically assessing their performance in their first term.

 Many elected leaders have access to substantial funds without delivering concrete projects or initiatives that match the funds spent in their nation or state.

Assessing Government Leadership.

A comprehensive framework can help evaluate government projects and determine their impact on citizens.

Please kindly see the below a refined template for assessing government projects:

Project Details.

 1.Sector: Specify the sector (e.g., infrastructure, education, healthcare)

2.Project Description: Brief overview of the project, including objectives and scope.

3.Location: Specify the location of the project

4.Contractors: List the contractors handling the project.

5.Duration: Specify the duration of the project, including start and completion dates.

Impact Assessment.

1.Impact on People: Quantify the impact on people, including the percentage of the population benefited.

2.Poverty Alleviation: Assess the project's contribution to poverty reduction

3.Job Creation: Specify the number of jobs created directly and indirectly

4.Environmental Improvement: Evaluate the project's environmental impact, including sustainable practices.

5.Life Expectancy Improvement: Assess the project's contribution to improved healthcare outcomes.

6.Social Impact: Evaluate the project's social impact, including cultural or community development aspects.

Financial Transparency.

1.Budget Spent: Specify the total budget spent on the project.

2.Breakdown of Expenses: Provide a detailed breakdown of expenses.

3.Value for Money: Assess whether the project provides value for money

Governance and Accountability.

1.Ministry or Agency: Specify the ministry or agency in charge of the project.

2.Maintenance Plan: Evaluate the project's maintenance plan.

3.Transparency and Accountability: Assess the government's transparency and accountability.

Measuring Good Governance.

Good governance can be measured by its impact on:

1.Poverty Alleviation: Effectiveness in reducing poverty.

2.Job Creation: Ability to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.

3.Environmental Improvement: Commitment to sustainable practices.

4.Life Expectancy Improvement: Effectiveness in improving healthcare outcomes.

5.Social Impact: Ability to promote social cohesion and community development

Conclusion.

A well-structured framework for assessing government leadership ensures accountability and transparency. 

Citizens can hold leaders accountable by evaluating project impact, financial transparency, and governance.

Recommendations

1. Governors and Local governments should prioritize transparency and accountability.

2. Citizens should demand regular project updates.

3. Governments should establish clear frameworks for evaluating project success.

Don't re-elect leaders who have nothing to show for the huge funds allocated to them without visible impacts.

 Good governance is not rocket science.

Olubunmi Oluwadare.

Visionary Leader/Author/Serial Entrepreneur/Founder/BSDP/Publisher. 

www.olubunmioluwadare.com