Abstract:
Good governance has gained significant attention in developing countries and
Ethiopia is no exception. It is widely recognized that as a
precondition/prerequisite for sustainable development particularly for developing
countries like Ethiopia. The main objective of this study is to assess the practices
and challenges of good governance in Ethiopia; the case of Holeta city
administration. To achieve these objectives the study Descriptive research design
was employed. 140 questionnaires were distributed out of the data was collected
from 130 public servants its performance is 93%, and interview from officials
selected via purposively. The study used mixed research approach and a primary
and secondary source of data were taken from different written documents and
researches. The data analysis method used Descriptive data analyze method with
help of SPSS v26 software. Based on the descriptive analysis conducted the
practice of good governance in public institutions practically different
achievements and failure was observed. The major findings of the paper identified
that questionable distribution of resources especially finance, weak transparency
and accountability, limitations on participation in different activities, for example
election, lack of responsiveness or speedy service delivery which leads to lack
performance standards, limitations on respecting rule of law are observed. The
researcher kindly advised interested researchers to investigate the practice and
challenges of good governance at different city administration throughout
Ethiopia to get and share experiences each other. Therefore, individuals required
to be dedicated to fulfill their responsibilities.
