Influence of Accountability on Policy Implementation in Public Sector in Kenya
Keywords:
Accountability, Governance, Public policy and ImplementationAbstract
Public policy implementation is important since it shapes our daily lives and welfare of our societies and might lead to peace and harmony or lead to war and chaos with far reaching consequences. However, problems associated with policy implementation occur when the desired result on the target or beneficiaries are not achieved. Reforms that seek to disconnect policy implementation from political matters may face a more difficult task than had been thought. The study endeavored to determine if accountability influences policy implementation in public sector in Kenya. A descriptive correlation research design was adopted and the target population included 20 ministries, 153 parastatals and government agencies. The study adopted a census technique with respect to the unit of analysis which is the public sector. Questionnaires were used for data collection and pretested for validity and reliability. Data analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings indicated that there was a linear positive relationship between accountability and Public Policy Implementation which means that an increase in accountability would lead to a linear increase in Public Policy Implementation. The study concluded that accountability was important factor that affects effective public policy implementation in the public sector. The study recommended that the government should have effective mechanisms that obligate public sector entities to the citizens and other stakeholders to account, and be answerable, for their policies, decisions, and actions, particularly in relation to public finances.
Keywords: Accountability, Governance, Public policy and Implementation
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