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Abstract
This study analyzed the "Naga Akong Garbo" (NAGa) Programme's execution through the lens of its two components: (1) cleanliness, sanitation, and health; and (2) governance systems and structures. It concentrated on the Program's current status, obstacles, and successes encountered and accomplished during implementation. The survey was designed in a descriptive manner, and descriptive statistics were utilized to analyze the data. The findings indicated that the twenty purposefully chosen key informants (KIs) consistently assessed each criterion on cleanliness, sanitation, health, and governance as adequately implemented, while governance systems were rated as highly implemented. The implementation of the program experienced difficulties with highly technical indicators of the scorecards, making progress and monitoring reporting onerous and cumbersome. Certain village authorities were discovered to be unresponsive and uncooperative as a result of their competing political party memberships and vested interests. A significant problem was the delayed delivery of funding, which resulted in further program implementation delays. On a more positive side, significant accomplishments have been made in terms of enhanced public service delivery. Finally, the NAGa Programme facilitated the development of stronger working connections between various government departments, stakeholders, and the local populace. It was critical to the city's development in terms of cleanliness, sanitation, health, and governance systems, most notably along governance structures.