Social Accountability and the Development of Local Communities: A Field Study in Baghdad Governorate / The Abu Ghraib District as a Model

Taqwa Faleh Mansour, Dr. Adnan Yaseen Mustafa

Abstract

This study addresses the importance of social accountability and its role in promoting local development in The Abu Ghraib district amidst the political and social challenges facing Iraq after 2003. The study aims to explore the relationship between social accountability and achieving sustainable development goals by highlighting the impact of implementing social accountability principles on improving the performance of local institutions and fostering trust between citizens and government entities.
‏The descriptive methodology was adopted, utilizing the social survey approach through sampling. The sample consisted of 250 respondents, including employees of The Abu Ghraib District Administration and its service users. Data collection tools such as questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and focus groups were employed, and the data were analyzed using SPSS software.
‏The results revealed that administrative and financial corruption, poor infrastructure, and lack of resources represent the main challenges to sustainable development. The study emphasized the importance of social accountability as a key tool to address these challenges by enhancing citizen participation in holding local authorities accountable, improving service quality, and ultimately achieving a better quality of life in the local community.

How to Cite

Taqwa Faleh Mansour, Dr. Adnan Yaseen Mustafa. (2025). Social Accountability and the Development of Local Communities: A Field Study in Baghdad Governorate / The Abu Ghraib District as a Model . EVOLUTIONARY STUDIES IN IMAGINATIVE CULTURE, 40–59. Retrieved from https://esiculture.com/index.php/esiculture/article/view/2863