Article,
An Assessment of the Impact of Politics on Public Service Administration in Sierra Leone: Case of the Civil Service in Sierra Leone
International Journal of Recent Innovations in Academic Research, 7 (11): 63-70 (November 2023)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10701587
Abstract
This study critically examines the intricate relationship between politics and public administration with a specific focus on the civil service in Sierra Leone. The paper investigates the historical context of public administration and politics in Sierra Leone, elucidates the challenges emanating from political interference, evaluates the resultant consequences for service delivery and professionalism, and proposes strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of political influence. Findings revealed many challenges facing public administrators in executing their responsibilities due to party politics which result to maladministration and bad governance, partisan appointments, poor service delivery, corruption, lack of accountability, improper and non-adherence to the rule of law, improper use of resources. The paper recommends the separation of politics from administration, promotion of merit-based appointments, independent oversight mechanisms, increased accountability and transparency and performance-based agreements.
