Democratizing Public Governance in Developing Nations

With Special Reference to Africa
1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-1-138-94442-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 294 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 590 g

Reihe: Democratization and Autocratization Studies

This edited volume brings together critical insights that address the multifaceted problems of governance and democracy in the developing regions with specific reference to Africa. It explores both the externally prescribed and home-grown governance initiatives geared toward democracy and development, and suggests alternative strategies to improve the processes and institutions of governance. The chapters in the book deal with major concerns related to governance, including the strengths and limits of existing policies and practices and the structure and role of state and non-state institutions in promoting democracy and participation. All these issues, in general, have great significance for realizing an authentic and enduring mode of democratic governance in the developing world.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Haque, Shamsul

Shyaka, Anastase

Mudacumura, Gedeon

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Studien zu einzelnen Ländern und Gebieten
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Zentralregierung
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Demokratie
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Verwaltungswissenschaft, Öffentliche Verwaltung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS

Preface

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1: Rethinking Governance and Democracy in Developing Countries: Looking Back, Moving Forward

PART I: PERSPECTIVES ON PUBLIC GOVERNANCE: REGIONAL SCENARIOS

Chapter 2: Legacy of the NPM Model in Governance: Impacts of its Neoliberal Principles on Democracy in Asia, Africa, and Latin America

Chapter 3: Understanding Africa’s Governance Structures and Its Economic Growth Performance: Past, Present, and Future

Chapter 4: Reshaping Economic and Political Governance: Role of the BRICS

PART II: POLITICS, DEMOCRACY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE

Chapter 5: The Arab Spring and Democratic Processes in North Africa: Implications for Sub-Saharan Africa

Chapter 6: Girardin’s “Ethical Hexagon”: Democratic Governance and the Role of Ethics in Politics and Public Service

Chapter 7: Strengthening Democratic Governance and Accountability in Rwanda: The role of Rwanda Governance Board (RGB)

Chapter 8: The New South Africa’s Democratic Governance Complexities

PART III: DECENTRALIZATION AND LOCAL GOVERNANCE

Chapter 9: Making Local Government More “Local”: Strategies for Successful Decentralization in Transitional Countries

Chapter 10: Challenges Faced in the Delivery of Public Services in Uganda’s Local Governments

Chapter 11: Civic Governance, Engagement, and Protest in Quest of Democracy in Uganda

Chapter 12: Fighting Corrupt Practices in the Local Government Authorities in Tanzania: The Role of the National Audit Office

PART IV: INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES AND GOVERNANCE

Chapter 13: Home Grown Solutions: Key Drivers of Development Process in Rwanda

Chapter 14: Understanding SMEs in Peace-building: Lessons from Kenya

Chapter 15: Electoral Adjudication in Africa’s Democratic Process: A Prerequisite for Electoral Justice

Über Autor(innen)

M. Shamsul Haque, PhD, is Professor at the Department of Political Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

Anastase Shyaka, PhD, is Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB), Kigali, Rwanda.

Gedeon M. Mudacumura, PhD, is Professor at the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, USA.