Local development programs: Factors of economic efficiency of the city of Dakhla

Abstract

The evaluation of the effectiveness of local development programs is of strategic importance to examine the development programs implemented at the local level, in order to further improve the socio-economic conditions and to promote sustainable development in a given territory via key socio-economic indicators.

This article aims to evaluate the effectiveness of local development programs implemented in Dakhla, by examining their impact on various aspects of local life, including employment, education, health, infrastructure and the quality of life of residents. To do this, we have undertaken a quantitative investigation in order to corroborate our theoretical observations with empirical data.

We first examined the existing literature on the key indicators of the effectiveness of such programs, then proceeded to our survey among a sample of 120 inhabitants in different districts of the city of Dakhla. The results obtained confirmed the theoretical notions addressed by the authors on the main question of this study. It emerges from our analysis that two socio-economic factors are crucial to understand the effectiveness of local development programs: economic and employment development, as well as human and social development.

As a result, this research can provide valuable guidance to policymakers, development practitioners and other stakeholders, proposing recommendations to strengthen the effectiveness of local development programs in Dakhla, while paving the way for future research in this area.

The main limitation of our research is related to the availability and reliability of the data. Due to limited resources and the complexity of local issues, it is possible that some relevant data may not be easily accessible or that their quality may vary.

Keywords: Local development programs, economic and employment development, human and social development.

JEL Classification: O18

Paper type: Empirical Research