An Exploration of the Link Between Civic Engagement and Community Development in Lusaka District Zambia

Authors

  • Adrian Matole Institute of Distance Education, University of Zambia, Lusaka
  • Lushinga Eliazer Kawila Institute of Distance Education, University of Zambia, Lusaka
  • Francis Simui Institute of Distance Education, University of Zambia, Lusaka
  • Gistered Muleya Institute of Distance Education, University of Zambia, Lusaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.108.15319

Keywords:

Civic engagement, community development, democracy, National governance

Abstract

In a democratic nation like Zambia, Civic engagement is expected to improve the wellbeing of the people in the community. Given the expected outcome of Civic engagement, this article explored the link between Civic engagement and community development in Lusaka district, Zambia. The study rids on case study design to generate evidence on the link between civic engagement and community development. The objective of this article was to explore the link between civic engagement and community development. Data was generated from a total sample of 23 participants. Finding of this research were that civic engagement act as a reflection of citizen’s ownership of community development, interface in solving community problems and facilitator in preferential option for those in absolute poverty. Findings also revealed that civic engagement helps to strengthen national governance. Therefore, this article concludes that in order to make democracy a reality and meaningful, civic life should result into community transformation.  The article recommends that there is need for Ministry of local government and rural development to enhance and create more structures were citizens can interface more often with civic leaders.

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Published

2023-08-25

How to Cite

Matole, A., Kawila, L. E., Simui, F., & Muleya, G. (2023). An Exploration of the Link Between Civic Engagement and Community Development in Lusaka District Zambia. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 10(8), 257–266. https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.108.15319

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Vol. 10 No. 8 (2023): Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal

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