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37 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 720 Local Governance and Development papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Based on the results of implementing these activities, the development of the web-based service system in 41 Kardiana, Suhaeri, Suyana, Fais ISE 4(1) 2026 36-42 Mandalamekar Village requires ongoing maintenance, feature updates aligned with community needs, and enhanced user data security. Furthermore, further training is needed for village officials to optimize their system management skills and adapt to technological developments. Regular community outreach is also necessary to increase the utilization of digital services, ensuring optimal system implementation and a broader impact on improving the quality of village public services.

    Development of a Web-Based Service System for the Empowerment of Mandalamekar Village · 2026 · DOI

  • DENR-XII officials and DARS focal persons should maintain their commitment to accurate and timely encoding, submission, and verification of reports. Since efficiency obtained the highest acceptability rating, users should continue observing deadlines and quality standards to sustain the benefits of the system. The system developer and database administrator should continue upgrading the graphical user interface and system functionality to maintain user-friendliness, strengthen security, and support future conversion into a responsive Android platform. Licensed software for the frontend and backend processes should be updated periodically to prevent system shutdown and protect long-term operations. Top management should sustain support for the system by allocating funds for faster Internet connections, Internet allowances for focal persons and relevant section/unit chiefs, updated computer units, static URL or domain maintenance, and system hosting requirements. These investments are necessary because the major issues raised by respondents were related to Internet access and system continuity. The agency should establish a workforce mechanism by hiring or designating IT-related personnel who can maintain DARS and other developed systems at the Regional Office and field office levels. Technical support should be available to address database backup, system debugging, user account management, server connectivity, and report-related concerns. Regular refresher training and yearly system assessments should be conducted for officials and focal persons. These activities should focus on system navigation, proper attachment of MOVs, accurate encoding of physical and financial accomplishments, cybersecurity awareness, and troubleshooting procedures. Future researchers may evaluate the long-term impact of DARS on organizational ranking, staff workload, data accuracy, and decision-making quality in other DENR regions or government agencies.

    Department Of Environment and Natural Resources XII Automated Reporting System: Its Implementation and Performance in The New Normal Mechanism in Monitoring and Evaluation · 2026 · DOI

  • This study recommends that teacher training institutes should ensure a timely release of funds to the academic staff to carry out research activities. Similarly, should reinforce expenditure tracking by conducting regular financial audits. In addition, the teacher training institutes should ensure that their budgets are adjusted easily to concentrate on academic the research activities. Furthermore, staff institutes the Agbo, S. (2024). Perspective Chapter: Improving health budgeting and management practices in low-middle-income countries (LMIC): Using 3 country case studies - Nigeria, Kenya and Tanzania. Ali, M. M., Bhattacharyya, P., & Olejniczak, A. J. (2010). The effects of scholarly productivity and the institutional characteristics on distribution of federal research grants. The Journal of Higher Education, 81(2), 164-178. Amutabi, M. N. (2023). Assessment of factors which contribute to graduate students’ delays in completing in African Universities: A critical retrospection from perspectives of students. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 7(2), 85-102. their degrees Ayam, J. R. A. (2024). Strategic cost management practices and performance of Ghanaian public higher education institutions. International Journal of African Higher Education, 11(1). Baro, E. E., Bosah, G. E., & Obi, I. C. (2017).

    Budget Execution and Academic Staff Research Output in Teacher Training Institutes in West Nile, Uganda · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research is recommended to examine the implementation of Minister of Home Affairs Regulation Number 13 of 2024 in other regions using comparative or mixed-method approaches so that broader findings can be obtain The standards and objectives of the policy have not been understood evenly by all implementers, human resources and budget support remain limited, interorganizational communication has not been carried out effectively, and the readiness of implementing agencies to adapt to the broader functions of Posyandu is still insufficient.

    Implementation of Minister of Home Affairs Regulation Number 13 of 2024 (Article 2) Concerning the Transition of Posyandu Duties and New Functions into Six Minimum Service Standard Sectors in Payakumbuh City · 2026 · DOI

  • collective 17(1),., Forss, K. (2020). From Measuring Impact to Understanding Change. Long Term Perspectives in Evaluation, 186–201. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003058250-12 Asian Journal of Social and Humanities, Vol. 4, No.

    The Role of Self-Leadership in Public Health: Controversies in Stunting Prevention Efforts by Village Development Non-Commissioned Officers (Babinsa) · 2026 · DOI

  • This suggests that improvements in planning, budgeting, implementation, and oversight processes are necessary prerequisites but are insufficient to ensure the implementation of spending that favors the poor without adequate governance mechanisms. From a policy perspective, these findings underscore that increasing budget allocations alone is insufficient; local governments must ensure that budget management and execution are supported by a transparent, accountable, integrated, and digitally based governance system.

    E-Budgeting and the Effectiveness of Pro-Poor Public Spending: An Institutional Governance Perspective from Local Government in Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • The study recommends that the municipality implement stronger accountability measures for officials to ensure transparency and improve the effectiveness of LED efforts. The findings showed that most of the respondents agreed that the lack of accountability among officials hinders LED. The study also recommends that the municipality enhance policy implementation by improving monitoring systems, providing adequate training for officials, and ensuring clear communication of policies to all stakeholders to overcome challenges and promote economic development. Based on the finding that poor communication between the municipality and stakeholders impedes economic progress, the study recommends improving communication channels with stakeholders by establishing regular, transparent, and inclusive platforms to foster collaboration and support economic progress. Finally, the study recommends that the municipality strengthen financial management practices by implementing rigorous budgeting, monitoring, and reporting systems to support the growth and sustainability of local economic initiatives. The study recommends promoting regular community participation and community engagement to ensure LED projects address actual community needs. The study also recommends addressing the shortage of skilled staff by investing in targeted training and capacity-building programs to improve the municipality’s ability to effectively implement LED. The researcher recommends that VDM strengthen financial management and oversight by addressing misuse of funds, ensuring qualified appointments, and improving accountability to prevent project delays and incomplete developments. The municipality should enforce strict criteria for appointing qualified personnel to manage development projects. Additionally, implementing robust monitoring and evaluation systems can help track project progress and completion. This will help enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of LED initiatives.

    Governance challenges: A buffer in enhancing local economic development in the Vhembe District Municipality · 2026 · DOI

  • Lack of data about the requirements of guests, poor market awareness/ segmentation, and competitive advantages also another part of challenge of Tamansari village owned enterprise. It is only limited to the provision of plant seeds, livestock breeds, construction of road and sewage infrastructure also foreign language training for village youth.

    Initiation Village-Owned Enterprise for Strengthening Tourism Development · 2026 · DOI

  • In contrast, when effectiveness was analyzed by expenditure type, certain components could not be assessed, particularly capital expenditure, because the DIPA report lacked specified budget targets.

    Analysis of Budget Realization to Assess the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Expenditure Budget in the Financial Affairs Division (Bidkeu) of the Central Java Regional Police for Fiscal Year 2024 · 2026 · DOI

  • In further work on the topic, an association between the applied leadership style and the financial-economic condition of the municipality/region can be investigated as well as qualitative methods will also be included – in-depth interviews, case studies, with the aim of examining the specific features of each leadership style and linking them to the broader context.

    Leadership Styles in Bulgarian Municipalities · 2024 · DOI

  • The results showed that the implementation of the MSME mentoring policy in the Cirebon district, the implementation was considered quite successful but still less than optimal because there were several problems in it such as social media accounts that were no longer actively providing information, the quantity of mentoring policy implementers was still lacking, and there was no clear SOP in implementing the mentoring policy.

    Implementation Of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise (Umkm) Assistance Policy · 2024 · DOI

  • The results of the study show that the levels and criteria for the effectiveness of using the budget and the realization of the Enrekang Regency Public Works Office for 2018-2021 vary widely.

    EFEKTIVITAS DAN EFISIENSI KINERJA DINAS PEKERJAAN UMUM KABUPATEN ENREKANG · 2023 · DOI

  • The Key Performance Areas of top managers were not aligned to the Integrated Development Plan goals; Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) were internally rather than externally focused; some of the KPIs were too vague to be measurable, and there was no agreement on the top five strategic objectives of the Municipality.

    Performance Management and the Integrated Development Plan of the Msunduzi Municipality in South Africa · 2021 · DOI

  • The result shows that negotiation and social relation access is the essential access that can influence five other forms of SRAM by Theory of Access that need to be examined by the collaborative approach elements, especially at accountability, communication, involvement, and equity to identify elite capture.

    Melengkapi Analisa Teori Akses dengan Pendekatan Kolaboratif pada Konteks Program Perhutanan Sosial: Studi Kasus Lembaga Masyarakat Desa Hutan (LMDH) Rawa Sakti, Pemalang · 2021 · DOI

  • In the case of poviats (counties), the significance of the resources under consideration for the implementation of the ISO 9001 QMS has not been confirmed.

    Organisational Resource Capacity and ISO 9001 QMS Implementation in the Local Government. Evidence from Poland · 2020 · DOI

  • However, governance implementation remains insufficiently institutionalized due to the absence of standardized service procedures, uncertain service completion times, limited digital information management, and ineffective complaint mechanisms.

    Implementation of Good Governance by Village Governments in Efforts to Improve The Quality of Public Services · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research is recommended to explore comparisons among batik villages in major Indonesian cities to test the generalizability of the conceptual framework formulated in this study, and to use a longitudinal approach to track empowerment trajectories over a longer period.

    Community Empowerment through the Batik Industry: The Facilitative Role of the Urban Village Administration in Strengthening the Creative Economic Capacity of Residents in Kampung Batik Okra Surabaya · 2026 · DOI

  • While e-government programs have generally been associated with improved public accountability, the mechanisms through which these systems are adopted and implemented, especially under institutional pressure, remain underexplored in the context of village governance.

    COERCIVE PRESSURE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INDONESIAN VILLAGE E-GOVERNMENT FOR PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to develop mechanisms to better account for and predict personnel structure changes, staff transfers, retirements, and promotions that affect budget realization but occur regularly during the fiscal year.

    Analysis of Budget Realization to Assess the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Expenditure Budget in the Financial Affairs Division (Bidkeu) of the Central Java Regional Police for Fiscal Year 2024 · 2026 · DOI

  • The study shows that the average efficiency level in regional government remains relatively low, indicating the need to strengthen budget planning and implementation systems to ensure financial resources are used appropriately and efficiently.

    Analysis of Budget Realization to Assess the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Expenditure Budget in the Financial Affairs Division (Bidkeu) of the Central Java Regional Police for Fiscal Year 2024 · 2026 · DOI

  • Budget realization is highly dependent on actual conditions and unforeseen external factors such as changes in personnel structure and fluctuating operational needs, which cannot always be fully predicted at the planning stage.

    Analysis of Budget Realization to Assess the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Expenditure Budget in the Financial Affairs Division (Bidkeu) of the Central Java Regional Police for Fiscal Year 2024 · 2026 · DOI

  • Capital expenditure could not be assessed for effectiveness because the DIPA report lacked specified budget targets.

    Analysis of Budget Realization to Assess the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Expenditure Budget in the Financial Affairs Division (Bidkeu) of the Central Java Regional Police for Fiscal Year 2024 · 2026 · DOI

  • The research shows that the decisive role is still limited to the village elites present in the CAMC and the experts of ACAP.

    Community Participation in Conservation and Development: A Case of Sikles Village in Annapurna Region · 2024 · DOI

  • The reason for those irregularities may be: insufficient knowledge of legal provisions resulting in their incorrect application, ineffective management of financial resources, or even the lack of proper cooperation between executive and constitutive bodies of local government.

    The suspension of the municipal authorities · 2021 · DOI

  • They were also limited by the extent to which donor-supported programmes were still based on standardized models which did not allow for varying and complex environments at district level.

    Strengthening health management: experience of district teams in The Gambia · 1996 · DOI

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