Tag: Municipalities
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Organised Corruption in South Africa’s Municipalities: A Deepening Threat to Local Governance
Introduction: A governance crisis that feels systematic South Africa’s municipalities, the closest tier of government to everyday citizens, are under acute pressure. The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) has highlighted a dire state of local government, marked by weak leadership, weak financial controls, and on-the-ground service failures. When corruption in these districts begins to resemble…
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Netherlands Cities Struggle to Accommodate Ukrainian Refugees
The Growing Challenge of Accommodating Refugees In recent months, cities across the Netherlands have voiced increasing concern over their capacity to accommodate incoming Ukrainian refugees. With the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, many individuals are seeking safety and temporary protection in various European countries. As a result, municipalities in the Netherlands, represented by the Association of…