Abstract: This study sets out to examine the influence of interest groups in public policy formulation in Anambra state in the fourth republic. This was necessitated by the prevalent fallouts, strikes and disagreements that have existed between Anambra state government and interest groups. The theory adopted for the work is the Group theory and data were drawn mainly from secondary sources as content analysis was employed and reinforced with unstructured discussions and interviews. The study exposed disjointed policy issues in the fourth republic that caused the outburst of interest groups against the government with cases of chequered state of facilities in the health and education sector, unremitted pension deductions amongst others. Based on the findings, the researcher made recommendations amongst others that the Anambra State government should have a formal and statutory forum where the government meets with these groups to consistently deliberate on core sensitive issues as this will help to reflect the yearnings and aspirations of the people.
Keywords: Policy Process, Interest Groups, Public policy, Democracy, Policy formulation.
Title: INFLUENCE OF INTEREST GROUPS ON PUBLIC POLICY FORMULATION IN ANAMBRA STATE: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND THE WAY FORWARD
Author: Iwuokafor, Ugochukwu Chukwuagozie, Agbodike, Florence .C (PhD), Usulor, Ejike Solomon
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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