The closer a government is to its citizens,
, the more they trust it. The
closer it is the more accountable its officials tend to be [in a democratic
environment] and the more likely to handcraft solutions rather than create
one-size-fits-all programs.
This is a very terrible statement, so now that Canada is a land coast to
coast we are mismanaged. But look at the very silliness core of this
statement, let me not even tire you with Canada. Uganda had only 18
Districts until 1971. I grew up when a saying goes that even if you invite
the DC I will not do that. Do you know why? For they were only 18 in the
entire country and very tough to meet, I challenge any one in this forum
that got a chance to meet with the DC when they were 18 and you were not in
politics but a usual local Ugandan. Who? You Kashambuzi? Now let us fast
forward to the silliness you Movementists brought to Uganda. Today Uganda
has 111 Districts and adding. Do Ugandans trust their government today? And
if you have distributed 111 DCs to run the country is Uganda politicians
accountable more today than they were when we had only 18 DCs?
Sometimes I read writings in these forums and one wonder why I do not put a
spear through my head. I end up with a screen full of garbage-feed as this
one for trust me I had a right to enjoy my Saturday than reading nonsense.
Geez !!!
EM
On the 49th
Thé Mulindwas Communication Group
"With Yoweri Museveni and Dr. Kiiza Besigye Uganda is in anarchy"
Kuungana Mulindwa Mawasiliano Kikundi
"Pamoja na Yoweri Museveni na Dk. Kiiza Besigye Uganda ni katika machafuko"
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Eric Kashambuzi
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 12:05 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: {UAH} What do we know about federal governments?
The word federal is derived from a Latin term foedus which means covenant or
compact. Federalism is sometimes used interchangeably with decentralization.
Federalism is a system in which political power is shared between a central
(national) government and smaller governmental units. The central government
is often called the federal government and smaller units called states or
provinces. The division of power between the federal government and states
or provinces is defined in the constitution. The principal objective of
federalism is to balance the interests of different ethnic and language
groups, regions, etc and between different groups or regions and the central
government.
Central or unitary governments hold principal powers and choose what to give
to states or provinces. Some governments that appear federal use unitary
systems, making states or provinces serve as administrative rather than
political units. In a federal system, citizens usually owe their loyalty
directly to the central government.
Federal systems are classified as coming-together like the American-style
federalism and holding-together like India, Belgium, Nigeria and Spain
designed to hold multicultural societies together by devolving powers
constitutionally and forming a federation. Federalism whether democratic or
not is the result of bargain involving an element of give and take. In other
words, to have lasting impact federal systems of government should not be
imposed by stronger members on weaker ones. Different regions in a country
or different states should come to the table as equals and bargain a win-win
outcome.
There is no one federal formula that fits all situations. Thus, federalism
can, and should, be remodeled to reflect socio-economic endowments, cultural
and historical differences in a given society. Bargaining a federal system
of government includes establishing areas of governmental activity over
which the states or provinces have sole or predominant responsibility and
the role of state governments in policy-setting process at the federal
government level.
Many countries including Uganda are debating the merits of federalism. Those
who oppose it fear the prospect of some states or provinces seceding into
independent states or residents thrown out of states not of their birth.
Notwithstanding this fear, studies on the merits of federalism versus
unitarism have found that federal institutions promote successful
accommodation among diverse interests. For example, in Nigeria flexible
federalism has served as a mechanism of ethnic conflict management and
political development.
Decentralized or federal institutions have many advantages:
1. They are far more flexible than centralized institutions and can
respond quickly to changing circumstances and peoples needs;
2. They are more effective than centralized institutions;
3. Decentralized Institutions are far more innovative than centralized
ones;
4. They generate higher morale, more commitment, and greater
productivity.
Additionally, The closer a government is to its citizens,
, the more they
trust it. The closer it is the more accountable its officials tend to be [in
a democratic environment] and the more likely to handcraft solutions rather
than create one-size-fits-all programs.
The federal government would continue to:
1. Provide funds and set overall policy framework and mission and free
lower government units to implement it as they see fit.
2. Engage in activities for which states or provinces have no capacity
or power such as setting standards and regulations;
3. Design anti-poverty policy, focusing on areas with fewer resources
in order to equalize each areas ability to invest in development.
4. Participate in social insurance programs such as pension and
unemployment benefits;
5. Engage in national investments that require huge amount of money
(David Osborne and Ted Gaebler Reinventing Government 1992).
A conference on Uganda federalism has been arranged in London on October 27,
2012. The agenda includes discussing a roadmap to achieve federalism within
five years. A road map presupposes that an agreement has been reached by all
stakeholders including NRM government to establish a federal government in
Uganda.
Eric
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