Exploring Opportunities for Improvement: Emphasizing Leadership and Governance
Dr Vuyiwe Tsako is a Local Government Expert with over 20 years' experience.
Summary
Dr Vuyiwe Tsako, Local Government Expert, stresses the importance of acknowledging past mistakes and openly sharing data to facilitate improvements in local government.
She regrets the absence of effective channels for disseminating such information and propose that professional associations and permanent senior management could enhance governance. Culture's significance in local government appointments is recognized, and she underlines the importance of securing high-caliber appointments to mitigate potential risks.
By capitalizing on these opportunities, local government can achieve substantial advancements in leadership and governance.
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