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Citizens’ Behaviour and Compliance in Sub Saharan Africa Local Governments: the Role of Social Capital

Authors: Maxwell Poul Ogentho, Nixon Kamukama, John C. Munene, Joseph Mpeera Ntayi, Samuel Mafabi

Published in: Public Organization Review | Issue 1/2022

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This study uses social capital theory to explain the power of social capital in mediating relationship between citizens’ behaviour and compliance in local governments. The research builds on past studies that used citizenship, agency and stewardship theories to examine the mediating role of social capital in the association between citizens’ behaviour and compliance in local governments. The findings revealed that social capital partially mediates the association between citizens’ behaviour and compliance. This article urges citizens to come together, leveraging on social capital to garner critical mass to drive compliance. The study findings present both policy and managerial implications.

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Title: Citizens’ Behaviour and Compliance in Sub Saharan Africa Local Governments: the Role of Social Capital
Authors: Maxwell Poul Ogentho
Nixon Kamukama
John C. Munene
Joseph Mpeera Ntayi
Samuel Mafabi
Publication date: 04-03-2021
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Public Organization Review / Issue 1/2022
Print ISSN: 1566-7170
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7098
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11115-020-00502-4

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