Good Governance Role for the Relationship between Road Infrastructure Development and Quality of Life of Residents in the Municipality of Viqueque
Keywords:
Good Governance, Road Infrastructure, Rural Development, Quality of Life, Transparency, Accountability
Abstract
This qualitative descriptive study explores the critical role of sound governance principles, specifically transparency, participation, and accountability, in advancing road infrastructure development and, in turn, enhancing the quality of life in rural areas, focusing on the Viqueque municipality of Timor-Leste. Improved community mobility and service accessibility are essential drivers of economic growth in this context. Employing purposive sampling, data were collected from key informants, including local officials, community leaders, and residents, using interviews, observations, and documentation. The collected data were then subjected to content analysis. The findings demonstrate a significant positive relationship, indicating that the application of good governance principles substantially improves infrastructure quality and overall community welfare. Nevertheless, the research identified persistent obstacles, including a lack of transparency, insufficient community participation in decision-making, and budgetary constraints. The study concludes that achieving sustainable road infrastructure development and inclusive growth requires a concerted focus on increased community involvement, strengthened governance mechanisms, and adequate strategic planning to enhance living standards for Viqueque's residents
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Florensia K. Lamanele1, Daisy S. M. Engka2, A.L.C.P.L. (2024) ‘Implementation Of Good Governance In Improving The Quality of Public Services at The Fatuaruin Village Office, Sasitamean District,Malaka District’, 24(1), pp. 25–36.
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Masaviru, L.A. (2021) ‘Influence of Devolved Human Resource Governance Structure on Service Delivery in the Public Health Sector in Kenya’, Public Policy and Administration Research, 11(1), pp. 10–22.
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Mustari, M., Zubair, M., Kurniawansyah, E., & Sumardi, L. (2024). Analysis of the implementation of adaptive school-based management in the independent curriculum in West Lombok high schools. Jurnal Kependidikan: Jurnal Hasil Penelitian dan Kajian Kepustakaan di Bidang Pendidikan, Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran, 10(1), 195–205.
Mokhter, S.H. et al. (2024) ‘Transparency Principle in Environmental Governance: A Case Study of Malaysia’s Regulatory Framework’, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14(7), pp. 1310–1323. Available at: https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22203.
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Ruiz, A. (2020) ‘Sustainable Decision-Making in Road Development : Analysis of Road Preservation Policies’, Sustainability, pp. 1–25.
Ramirez Hernandez, H. F. (2020). Community-driven development in Timor-Leste: a case study of the National Village Development Program from 2015 to 2020.
Sari, A.N., Brabar, C.H. and Agustinus, A. (2021) ‘Impact of Youtefa Bridge Development to the Community’s Economic Condition on Holtekamp Beach, Jayapura City’, Economic and Social of Fisheries and Marine Journal, 009(01), pp. 115–127.
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State, O. (2024) ‘Good Governance and Citizens ’ Well-Being’, Journal of Public Administration, Finance and Law, (31), pp. 115–124.
Streimikiene, D. (2015) ‘Quality of Life and Housing’, International Journal of Information and Education Technology, 5(2), pp. 140–145.
Susanti, A. (2022) ‘Implementation of the Principles of Good Governance in Improving Public Services At the Investment Office and One-Stop Integrated Services of Central Sulawesi Province’, Indonesian Journal of Multidisciplinary Science, 1(12), pp. 1598–1611.
Sumaryanti, S., & Purwanto, N. A. (2023). Achieving the quality of education through the application of eight national education standards using school-based management. Al-Ishlah: Jurnal Pendidikan, 15(1), 135–146.
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Wardhana, A., Susanto, S. R., Syahputra, R. D., Palwari, A. F. P. T., Yapply, B., Kartikayuni, F. D., Listhy, M. N., Az-Zahro, N., Nauvarian, D., & Sartina, B. (2024). DIMENSI RELASI INDONESIA–INGGRIS-Sebuah Kajian Hubungan Internasional. Airlangga University Press.
Tavares, J.C. (2024) ‘Trajectories of infrastructure in Brazil. Conceptions, operationalizations, and conceptual frameworks in perspective’, Cadernos Metrópole, 26(60), pp. 443–464.
Thangiah, G. et al. (2020) ‘Income inequality in quality of life among rural communities in malaysia: A case for immediate policy consideration’, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(23), pp. 1–19.
Tambunan, M. I., Idayanti, S., & Rahayu, K. (2024). Langkah Strategis ASEAN Untuk Perlindungan Buruh Migran Pasca KTT Ke-43. Penerbit NEM.
Tang, Q., Kamarudin, S., Rahman, S., & Zhang, X. (2024). Bridging Gaps in Online Learning: A Systematic Literature Review on the Digital Divide. Journal of Education and Learning, 14(1), p161.
Tavares, M. D. S. (2020). Assessing the vulnerability of Timor-Leste’s agricultural sector to climate change with recommended options for adaptation and increased resilience of dependent communities. Southern Cross University.
Zahira, I., Nafi’Hasbi, M. Z., & Faris, S. (2024). Strengthening Economic and Development Relations Transformation Efforts Towards Golden Indonesia 2045. Journal of Islamic Economics and Business Ethics, 1(3), 125–135.
Zaitul, Z., Ilona, D. and Novianti, N. (2023) ‘Good Governance in Rural Local Administration’, Administrative Sciences, 13(1), pp. 1–19.
Zofka, A. and Maciejewski, A. (2021) ‘Implementation of Road Asset Management in Poland’, 30th International Baltic Road Conference (IBRC 2021), pp. 1–11.
Published
2026-03-23
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Soares, O., Muni, J. and Vong, M. (2026) “Good Governance Role for the Relationship between Road Infrastructure Development and Quality of Life of Residents in the Municipality of Viqueque”, Timor Leste Journal of Business and Management, 7, pp. 28-37. doi: 10.51703/bm.v7i0.250.
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