Title: Effect of Financial Resource Mobilization on Service Delivery in Local Governments: A Case Study of Kisoro District.
Authors: Dr Ariyo Gracious Kazaara
Volume: 9
Issue: 2
Pages: 36-41
Publication Date: 2025/02/28
Abstract:
This study aimed at examining the effect of financial resource mobilization on service delivery in local governments, with a specific focus on Kisoro District, Uganda. The research utilized multiple linear regression analysis to assess the relationship between financial resource mobilization strategies and the efficiency of service delivery, the impact of local revenue generation efforts on essential public services, and the challenges and opportunities in financial resource mobilization. The findings indicated a significant positive relationship between financial resource mobilization strategies and service delivery efficiency in Kisoro District. Tax collection efficiency was identified as the strongest factor (? = 0.45, p = 0.001), followed by grants and donor funding (? = 0.38, p < 0.001), public-private partnerships (? = 0.29, p = 0.012), and local government savings (? = 0.17, p = 0.038). The model explained 72% of the variance in service delivery efficiency. In terms of local revenue generation, local tax revenue (? = 0.52, p < 0.001), user fees and charges (? = 0.31, p = 0.002), and property rates (? = 0.25, p = 0.004) were found to significantly impact the provision of essential public services, explaining 65% of the variance in service delivery. Finally, challenges such as corruption and mismanagement (? = -0.62, p < 0.001) were found to negatively affect resource mobilization, while opportunities like capacity building (? = 0.48, p < 0.001), community participation (? = 0.35, p = 0.001), and access to external funding (? = 0.27, p = 0.005) presented avenues for improving financial independence and service delivery. The study concluded that improving financial resource mobilization strategies, addressing governance issues, and strengthening community and external partnerships are critical for enhancing service delivery in Kisoro District.