The developmental role of the municipality in Algeria and quality of life: A case study of a sample of municipalities in the province of Tlemcen

Authors

  • Ferouani Belkacem Aboubakr Belkaid University Tlemcen (Algeria)
  • Bumediene Hocine Aboubakr Belkaid University Tlemcen (Algeria)
  • Boumediene Douaa Aboubakr Belkaid University Tlemcen (Algeria)

Keywords:

local development, municipality, public service, quality of life, local management, citizen participation

Abstract

This study on the evaluation of the local development role of Algerian municipalities and quality of life aims to analyse and evaluate their contribution to local development and improve the living conditions of their citizens, through the provision of efficient and quality local services that meet the needs of individuals and groups and make them feel satisfied and accepted, especially those related to the powers granted to them by the law on the municipality and centred on basic local services such as education, health, environment, transport and others. One of the most important findings of this study is the weakness and failure to provide these services, which is due to the difficulties facing municipalities, especially those related to their own financial resources or external financial resources, weak levels of management and efficient administration, and the lack of citizen involvement in the local development process as a new method of managing local affairs, and this was done through an analytical study of a sample of municipalities in the province of Tlemcen.

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Published

2025-02-20

How to Cite

Belkacem, F., Hocine, B., & Douaa, B. (2025). The developmental role of the municipality in Algeria and quality of life: A case study of a sample of municipalities in the province of Tlemcen. International Journal of Economic Perspectives, 19(2), 593–605. Retrieved from http://ijeponline.org/index.php/journal/article/view/871

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 2 (2025)

Section

Peer Review Articles
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