PEOPLE’S PARTICIPATION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS

PEOPLE’S PARTICIPATION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS

DR. S. B. M. MARUME

PROF.D. NDUDZO

DR. A. S. CHIKASHA

In the broader field of Public administration, one of the integral elements of public accountability
and control is the concept of people`s participation. According to available literature, the concept of people`s
participation means participation of people in the process government and administration. It implies citizens’
control over administration or public influence on public administration. It is essential for the smooth and
effective performance of the administrative machinery of the country. What this means is that people`s
participation makes the public administration responsive to the needs and wants of the people. It secures
public support to the government policies and programmes and makes them a success. The concept of people`s
participation which constitutes an important means of enforcing administrative accountability is the subject of
this article

International Journal of Business and Management Invention

2016