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Employing a mixed-methods approach, including quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with local key informants, the research reveals critical insights into how D-by-D frameworks impact healthcare quality and accessibility. Findings indicate that while some approaches, such as project monitoring and budget allocation, are perceived as effective, others\u2014particularly multi-stakeholder involvement, participation, and strategic planning\u2014are regarded as ineffective. The average effectiveness score across both councils suggests a moderate perception of D-by-D functioning, yet significant gaps exist regarding community engagement, resource allocation, and local governance capabilities. Challenges include inadequate funding, personnel shortages, and a lack of transparency, which hinder the realization of Decentralisation\u2019s intended benefits. The study underscores a prevalent sense of skepticism regarding healthcare quality in both councils and highlights the necessity for reforms to better align local health priorities with community needs. To enhance the effectiveness of D-by-D, the research recommends strengthening financial support to Local Government Authorities, enhancing human resource capacity, fostering community participation, and promoting accountability and transparency in healthcare governance. This research contributes to the understanding of local governance in Tanzania and offers essential insights for policymakers aiming to improve healthcare outcomes through decentralized frameworks.<\/p>\n<h2>Authors<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Africanus Calist Sarwatt (Institute of Rural Development Planning, Tanzania)<\/li>\n<li>Omary Magasha Yusuf (Institute of Rural Development Planning, Tanzania)<\/li>\n<li>Adam Matiko Charles (The Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy, Tanzania)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Keywords<\/h2>\n<p>Decentralisation, Devolution, Healthcare, Ilala, Local governance<\/p>\n<h2>References<\/h2>\n<p>References not available for this article.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article was originally published as: Effectiveness of Decentralisation by Devolution Approaches in Public healthcare services Delivery in Ilala Municipal&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[124],"tags":[364,2501,410,2502,2496],"class_list":["post-6000","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-articles","tag-decentralisation","tag-devolution","tag-healthcare","tag-ilala","tag-local-governance","wpcat-124-id"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.8 - 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