Date

2-13-2026

Department

Helms School of Government

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration (PhD)

Chair

Gerald P. Regier

Keywords

Public Administration, Public Policy, Governance, Public-Sector Management, Institutional Capacity, Policy Implementation, Development Planning, Development Implementation

Disciplines

Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative case study is to examine the formation and implementation of development plans by public administrators in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. This study will seek to understand the underlying factors affecting the success of these plans and proffer strategies for improving their effectiveness and sustainability. The theoretical framework of this research study is grounded in modernization theory, globalization theory, and transformational leadership theory. This study will conduct a comparative examination of other states in Nigeria with comparable populations and metrics. To gather data for the study, the researcher will convene with 20 current or former public administrators and citizens of Akwa Ibom State in their preferred locations and public spaces. The researcher will collect data through interviews, focus groups, and document analysis. Will record interviews on tape and on a cell phone to ensure the accuracy of data transcription. The researcher will analyze all data using a 'data analysis spiral' (Creswell & Poth, 2018), which involves organizing and managing data, reading and noting emerging themes, describing and classifying codes into themes, developing and evaluating interpretation, and representing and visualizing the data.

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