Constraints of Revenue Mobilization: Local Government Perspective

This paper critically examines the constraints local governments are experiencing in Africa specifically Ghana. The study gives an in-depth assessment of revenue instruments and strategies employed by local governments that ensure efficient revenue collection. The researchers threw more light on the administrative and political challenges local governments are experiencing in recent times. The analysis is illustrated with an example from the Sekondi-Takoradi Municipal Assembly in this descriptive research. The conclusion of the study shows that although revenue generation by local governments is necessary, the amount of revenue collected is not sufficient to develop and provide the required services for the constantly growing population. This is mainly because there are new revenue sources local governments are not exhausting.