Factors affecting effective training programmes in local government authorities (LGAS) in Tanzania: a case of ilala municipal council

In this study the factors affecting effective training programme in Local Government Authority (LGAs) were evaluated. The factors affecting effective training programmes in LGAs, criteria used in selection of employees for training and contributions of training programmes to employees was assessed. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was employed using qualitative and some quantitative approaches. The study made use of two types of questionnaires having both structured and open- ended questions. Area and stratified sampling techniques were used to get representative samples. Both primary and secondary data were obtained through interviews and documentary review. A total of 102 respondents were asked to fill the questionnaires and responded positively. Data collected were processed using the software package in which various non- parametric methods such as Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were used. The results from the study reveal that there is a significant difference between level of education and awareness of selection criteria to attend training. This entailed response from both administrative and non-administrative staff. Other results indicate greater concern of criteria used in selection and contributions of training programmes to employees It is recommended that there is a need for training and educating employees using seminars and workshops to address the benefit that can be gained when LGAs develop comprehensive training programmes in order to grasp the intended rewards. Without the LGAs awareness, Ilala municipal council will waste time and scarce resources in trying to outweigh each other while staffs are ignorant of training programmes.