Evaluation of Governance and Governance at the Municipal Level

Abstract

Research results are presented around the topic of governability and governance in the municipal context in
Guatemala. The research objective has been set out, which refers to determining measurable factors of governability
and governance in Guatemala in the region of the departments of Baja. and Alta Verapaz commonly called “Las
Verapace”. The type of qualitative study, of explanatory scope, was based on the determination of a data collection
instrument, applied to members of Community Development Councils, from municipalities of Verapaces, with
a quantitative design value of the sample, n= 383, z value=1.96 with error value of 5%. The set of correlations
and Cronbach’s alpha were estimated using the SPSS computer program, from which an average baseline was
estimated for the observed performance of the variables/factors considered. A predominance of aspects of financial
control was determined as the main expectation of strength, within the governability and governance mechanisms,
having in contrast, within a set of greater challenges, prospecting, planning and management for development.
Background and theoretical elements of conceptualization regarding the constructs of governability and governance
in the Guatemalan context are attached.