Public Administration and Local Government

ABSTRACT

Policy implementation is the basic function of Local Governments and its essentiality is rarely overstated, hence this study have investigated local government and policy implementation in Anambra state (a study of idemili north) to make an inference. The study revealed the role of local government in policy implementation, and that Idemili south have a low rate of Policy implementation and the cause is highlighted in the challenges faced by Local Government such- Overbearing nature of the state government, Adequate funding among others, in summary- Policy Implementation is the means by which government do achieve whatever they achieved. The conclusion drawn in this research that the essentialities of Local Governments in Policy implementation, its importance to the citizens, even its ability to enhance or forestall Government and even private activities. Several recommend made includes Policy should be made in a feasible and achievable manner to avoid frustration and half done projects, Policy should be interpreted to ensure understanding, Local Government should given clear directives so that they will know what is really expected from them, etc. this study is worthwhile and necessary in Policy Implementation at the local Government Level.