Strategic planning systems and sustainable urban road infrastructure development among town councils in Uganda.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55077/edithcowanjournalofstrategicmanagement.v8i1.139Keywords:
strategic planning systems, sustainable urban road, infrastructure development, Town councils, UgandaAbstract
This study examined the influence of strategic planning systems on sustainable urban road infrastructure development among town councils in Uganda. Strategic planning systems were operationalized through six key dimensions: planning tools, planning resources, consideration of internal and external environmental factors, resistance to planning, and functional coverage of planning activities. Anchored in socio-technical systems theory, the study adopted a positivist research philosophy and employed a descriptive cross-sectional survey design. The target population comprised established town councils in Eastern and Central Uganda as of 1 July 2022. Quantitative data were analysed using correlation and regression techniques. The findings revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between strategic planning systems and sustainable urban road infrastructure development (R = 0.589, R² = 0.346, F = 14.837, p < 0.001), indicating that strategic planning systems account for a substantial proportion of variation in sustainable road infrastructure outcomes. The results suggest that effective utilization of strategic planning tools and adequate allocation of planning resources enhance the capacity of town councils to develop sustainable urban road infrastructure. The study recommends strengthening strategic planning practices within local governments to improve infrastructure sustainability.
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