STRATEGIC PLANNING SYSTEMS AND SUSTAINABLE URBAN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AMONG TOWN COUNCILS IN UGANDA

Abstract

This investigation aimed to explore whether strategic planning systems significantly influence the
advancement of sustainable urban road infrastructure within Ugandan Town councils. The
strategic planning systems were delineated into six components, encompassing planning tools,
planning resources, consideration of internal and external factors, resistance to planning, and
functional coverage. Grounded in the socio-technical systems theory, the study adopted a positivist
philosophical approach, employing a descriptive cross-sectional survey design. The target
population comprised established Town councils in eastern and central Uganda as of July 1, 2022.
The results revealed a statistically significant positive correlation between strategic planning
systems and sustainable urban road infrastructure development (R-value = 0.589, R-squared =
0.346, F statistic = 14.837, p < .001). Encouraging and enhancing the utilization of strategic
planning resources and tools during the strategic management process could foster the
development of sustainable urban road infrastructure. Further research encompassing diverse
urban landscapes, varied performance metrics, and longitudinal designs could contribute to
extending the generalizability of these findings.
Key words: Strategic planning systems, sustainable urban road infrastructure development, Town
Councils, Uganda.