Corruption And The Crisis Of Institutional Reforms In Africa

Author : John Mukum Mbaku
Publisher : Edwin Mellen Press
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105073041993

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Corruption and the Crisis of Institutional Reforms in Africa by John Mukum Mbaku Pdf

This study contains a mixture of analytical ideas and views, and recommends reconstruction of the neo-colonial state as an effective way to deal with this pervasive institution. It examines corruption from a public choice perspective, and part of the book deals specifically with Nigeria.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Africa
ISBN : STANFORD:36105073472347

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Governance and the Economy in Africa by Anonim Pdf

Author : Nirmala Dorasamy,Omololu Fagbadebo
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030638573

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Public Procurement, Corruption and the Crisis of Governance in Africa by Nirmala Dorasamy,Omololu Fagbadebo Pdf

This book establishes a nexus between corruption in public procurement and the prevailing crisis of governance in Africa. The African continent is characterised by the growing concern for the deteriorating human security. In the midst of these woes, African political leaders are known for their stupendous wealth and riches through expropriation of national resources for personal benefits. This growing inequality in the continent has become a major driver for a series of violent and criminal activities, which have added to the worsening governance crisis. Thus, the abuse of public power for advancing private gain constitutes an impediment to effective public service delivery, thereby engendering a crisis of governance. The consequence of this is not limited to the socio-economic growth and welfare of citizens, but it often also jeopardizes the democratic credentials and objectives of the state.

Author : John Mukum Mbaku
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1997-07-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015040556576

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Institutions and Reform in Africa by John Mukum Mbaku Pdf

Uses the public choice theory to explain why Africa failed in its post-independence development effort and to examine institutional reform.

Author : John Mukum Mbaku
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
ISBN : 9780739113172

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Corruption in Africa by John Mukum Mbaku Pdf

Corruption in Africa makes a significant contribution to the study of the impacts and eradication of corruption in African societies. John Mukum Mbaku offers a comprehensive analysis of the causes of public malfeasance in African countries and provides a number of practical and effective policy options for change. This book demonstrates the destructive relationship between corruption and the abrogation of economic freedoms and entrepreneurship, a system that has clearly left Africa as one of the most deprived regions in the world. Utilizing the tools of public choice theory, Mbaku emphasizes the important role that institutions have in corruption control and he recommends reconstructive democratic constitutions as the most effective means of development. Until African states provide their people with institutional arrangements that adequately constrain the state and enhance wealth production, the living standards in the continent will continue to deteriorate. Corruption in Africa is a fascinating and informative text that will appeal to those interested in African studies and developmental policies.

Author : John Mukum Mbaku,Joseph Takougang
Publisher : Africa World Press
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 1592211798

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The Leadership Challenge in Africa by John Mukum Mbaku,Joseph Takougang Pdf

This collection of essays, written by an outstanding group of scholars, makes a significant contribution to the debate on poverty alleviation in Cameroon, the country's stalled transition to democratic governance, identity and citizenship and the equitable allocation of resources. The essays contain a refreshing, rigorous and informative analysis of the Biya regime, opposition politics and provides practical strategies to enhance peaceful co-existence and sustainable develpment in the country.

Author : E. Ike Udogu
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781498507769

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Imagining the United States of Africa by E. Ike Udogu Pdf

This book frames the debates around the pressing desire for some form of unification that found expression in the pan-Africanist movement and formation of the Organization of African Unity in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 1963 following the advent of home-rule for many former colonies of the Western powers. Discussions in this volume address the following fundamental issues: nationalism and political integration and how the contradictions between both philosophies can be resolved; the amelioration of corruption in order to attract internal and external investments critical for developing the vast natural resources housed in the continent; the need for Africa’s adaptation to the ideology and practice of capitalism and liberal globalization to suit the character of African states in a projected federal United States of Africa; solutions to ethnic conflicts that are bound to happen over clashes of competing group interests; the indispensability and promotion of information communication technologies and urgent need to strengthen a network of regional electric power grids that would provide constant energy to the Union and lead to improvement in communication and economic growth; and recommendation of social democracy as the genre of democracy suitable for a proposed United States of Africa.

Author : John Mukum Mbaku
Publisher : Africa World Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Africa
ISBN : 1592212077

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Institutions and Development in Africa by John Mukum Mbaku Pdf

A significant contribution to the debate on poverty alleviation in Africa, Professor Mbaku offers practical policies for economic growth. He argues that the most important contributor to poverty and deprivation in Africa is the absense of institutional structures that enhance indigenous entrepreneurship and wealth creation. He explains that these are so vital that living standards will continue to deteriorate unless these building blocks are put in place.

Author : E. Ike Udogu,A. B. Zack-Williams
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781443812245

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African Mosaic by E. Ike Udogu,A. B. Zack-Williams Pdf

African Mosaic is essential reading for all students of Africa, its people, society and future. Zack-Williams and Udogu bring together an invaluable collection of essays by both Africans and non-Africans dealing with some of the most pressing issues facing Africa in the new millennium. These include: • Development and the Democratisation Process • Human Rights and Ethnicity • Corruption • Education Policy • Health Systems • Gender and Migration • Information Communication and Technology The volume is equally suitable for undergraduates and postgraduates, as well as policy makers and NGO workers specialising in political science, development, sociology, history, anthropology, education and technology.

Author : Paulos Chanie,Paschal B. Mihyo
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 9789970252329

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Thirty Years of Public Sector Reforms in Africa by Paulos Chanie,Paschal B. Mihyo Pdf

Over the past three decades, African countries have been reforming their public sector with a view to improving efficiency, effectiveness, accountability and transparency as part of efforts to improve the delivery of public services. Reform actions have included privatisation, public/private partnerships, commercialisation and adoption of private sector approaches in managing public organisations. This book, put together by OSSREA, reviews measures by African countries in that regard, the extent to which the measures have achieved their intended results, as well as the factors behind the failure to achieve those results, where this was the case.

Author : K. Hope,B. Chikulo
Publisher : Springer
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1999-08-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780333982440

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Corruption and Development in Africa by K. Hope,B. Chikulo Pdf

Bringing together a distinguished cast of contributors, the book provides an authoritative and definitive analysis of the theory, practice and development impact of corruption in Africa. Combating corruption is demonstrated to require greater priority in the quest for African development.

Author : P. Hardi,P. Heywood,D. Torsello
Publisher : Springer
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137427649

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Debates of Corruption and Integrity by P. Hardi,P. Heywood,D. Torsello Pdf

Two aspects link together the notions of corruption and integrity from an epistemological perspective: the complexity of defining the two notions, and their richness in forms. This volume brings together the perspectives of six disciplines - business, political science, law, philosophy, anthropology and behavioural science - to the debate on integrity and corruption. The main goal is to promote a fruitful interdisciplinary dialogue on complex themes such as integrity and corruption in business and politics. The book investigates possible ways in which corruption and integrity apply to everyday practices, ideas and ideologies, and avoids the stigmatizations and oversimplifications that often plague these fields of research.

Author : John Baffoe-Bonnie,Mohammed Khayum
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2003-04-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780313057007

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Contemporary Economic Issues in Developing Countries by John Baffoe-Bonnie,Mohammed Khayum Pdf

Important lessons for policy makers are provided here as contributors evaluate the effectiveness of domestic economic policies and the recommendations of international organizations such as the World Bank regarding the economic development of developing countries. Challenges posed by debt problems, corruption, population dynamics, poverty, and the absence of adequate human and physical capital are highlighted. Contributors cast doubts on the conclusions of the prevailing theories of economic development with patterns of economic change over the course of the 20th century. Their findings point out the issue of inadequate social capability as a critical factor in understanding the lack of economic development in many developing countries. They suggest that contemporary theorizing tends to pinpoint necessary but insufficient conditions for the successful implementation of development strategies in these countries.

Author : Mwangi S. Kimenyi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351159982

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Devolution and Development by Mwangi S. Kimenyi Pdf

Through a collection of unique case studies and theoretical analyses, this work examines the genesis and impact of decentralization reforms in developing and transition countries. In particular, the volume shows how decentralization affects governance and efficiency in the provision of public goods and under what conditions decentralization seems to deliver its theoretical benefits. Analyses in the book address current concerns about the interaction of decentralization with social and political structure, resource mobilization, public goods provision and corruption. This work will be invaluable to scholars of politics, development studies and regional studies.

Author : Matt Andrews
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781139619646

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The Limits of Institutional Reform in Development by Matt Andrews Pdf

Developing countries commonly adopt reforms to improve their governments yet they usually fail to produce more functional and effective governments. Andrews argues that reforms often fail to make governments better because they are introduced as signals to gain short-term support. These signals introduce unrealistic best practices that do not fit developing country contexts and are not considered relevant by implementing agents. The result is a set of new forms that do not function. However, there are realistic solutions emerging from institutional reforms in some developing countries. Lessons from these experiences suggest that reform limits, although challenging to adopt, can be overcome by focusing change on problem solving through an incremental process that involves multiple agents.