Exploring the Competencies, Phases and Dimensions of Municipal Administrative Management towards Sustainability: A Systematic Review

Municipal administrative management plays a crucial role in the progress of local communities, with its effectiveness and efficiency being determining factors for the economic growth and sustainable development of a region. Therefore, it is essential to understand how local governments approach admi...

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Published inSustainability Vol. 16; no. 14; p. 5991
Main Authors Uquillas Granizo, Gilma Gabriela, Mostacero, Soledad Janett, Puente Riofrío, Mariana Isabel
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel MDPI AG 01.07.2024
Subjects
Analysis
Community
Economic growth
Innovations
Literature reviews
Local government
Municipal government
Municipalities
Political aspects
Public services
Quality of life
Smart cities
Strategic planning (Business)
Sustainable development
Systematic review
United Kingdom
Urban planning
United Kingdom
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Summary:Municipal administrative management plays a crucial role in the progress of local communities, with its effectiveness and efficiency being determining factors for the economic growth and sustainable development of a region. Therefore, it is essential to understand how local governments approach administrative management with a view to promoting sustainable practices. This research focuses on analyzing municipal administrative management from a global and multidimensional perspective, examining both its competencies and its phases and dimensions. The methodology employed is a systematic literature review using PRISMA. Among the findings, the thematic diversity in municipal management stands out, with a particular focus on performance evaluation and quality. The main competencies of local governments include the promotion of social welfare and sustainable development. The key dimensions of administrative management focused on sustainability encompass social, organizational, environmental, economic, and political aspects, highlighting the complexity of municipal management. Strategic planning is identified as essential, along with a balanced focus on all phases of implementation, control, and improvement. This research provides an understanding of how local governments can play a fundamental role in improving the quality of life of their communities through effective and sustainable management.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su16145991