معوقات تنفيذ برامج التنمية المستدامة في مجلس مدينة اللاذقية "دراسة ميدانية"

Abstract

The research aimed to identify the hindrances to implementing sustainable development programs in Latakia City Council from the perspective of its administrative staff. The study focused on the following aspects: financial, administrative and organizational, human resources, legislative and political, social and cultural, and technical.

The research employed a descriptive methodology. The study population included all (117) administrative staff members at Latakia City Council. Using a comprehensive enumeration approach, (117) questionnaires were distributed, with 108 valid questionnaires returned, resulting in a (92.31%) response rate.

The results revealed that the most significant hindrances to implementing sustainable development programs are a real budget gap and weak government funding. Furthermore, administrative bureaucracy and slow decision-making were identified as major obstacles, in addition to a shortage of qualified technical staff and a lack of sufficient employee training. The findings also confirmed that the absence of clear legal frameworks and political support, along with the impact of political instability, hinders project continuity. Additionally, social resistance and a lack of community awareness limit effective participation, while weak technological infrastructure and a shortage of accurate data impede effective planning.