Analysis of Local Communities Development Policy in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia During the Period From 1380 AH to 1443 AH

Abstract

The study aimed to analyze the Local Communities Development Policy in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the period from 1380 AH to 1443 AH by monitoring developments and changes in the policy. Additionally, the study sought to enhance the development of the Local Communities Development Policy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study relied on the case study and the social survey methods. The study community and tools were represented by a comprehensive inventory of regulations and legislation was analyzed, totaling (46) items, using the content analysis tool. Additionally, there was an available sample of officials involved in Local Communities Development Policy making in Saudi Arabia, totaling (10), using the open interview tool, and an available sample of officials involved in Local Communities Development Policy implementation in Saudi Arabia, totaling (132), using the questionnaire tool. The study found varying level of interest in issues addressed by the Local Communities Development Policy. It was also found that government institutions ranked first in influencing policy making for Local Communities Development in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, the sample agreed on the need for policy suggestions with societal in line with the circumstances and needs. The study recommended the need to define important issues for the development of local communities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through specialized research teams and providing the opportunity for members of local communities to participate in making local community development policy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through designated channels.