Reforming The African Public Sector Retrospect And Prospects

Author : Joseph R. A. Ayee
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Administrative agencies
ISBN : 9782869782143

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Reforming the African Public Sector. Retrospect and Prospects by Joseph R. A. Ayee Pdf

Reforming the African Public Sector: Retrospect and Prospectsis an in-depth and wide-ranging review of the available literature on African public sector reforms. It illustrates several differing country experiences to buttress the main observations and conclusions. It adopts a structural/institutional approach which underpins most of the reform efforts on the continent. To contextualize reform of the public sector and understand its processes, dynamics and intricacies, the book examines the state and state capacity building in Africa, especially when there can be no state without an efficient public sector. In addition, the book addresses a number of theories such as the new institutional economics, public choice and new public management, which have in one way or another influenced most of the initiatives implemented under public sector reform in Africa. There is also a survey of the three phases of public sector reform which have emerged and the balance sheet of reform strategies, namely, decentralization, privatization, deregulation, agencification, co-production and public-private partnerships. It concludes by identifying possible alternative approaches such as developing a vigorous public sector ethos and sustained capacity building to promote and enhance the renewal and reconstruction of the African public sector within the context of the New Partnerships for Africa's Development (NEPAD), good governance and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Author : Richard I. C. Tambulasi
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Administrative agencies
ISBN : 9782869783140

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Reforming the Malawian Public Sector by Richard I. C. Tambulasi Pdf

Reforming the Malawian Public Sector argues that the new public management model that Malawi, like most African countries, adopted under the influence of donor organisations has not led to the intended development. The book examines decentralisation, performance contracting, and public-private partnerships as key aspects of the reforms and comes to the conclusion that at best, it can be argued that the failures have been due to poor implementation and this could be attributed to the fact that the process was led by donors who lacked the necessary institutional infrastructure. The book uses the 2005/6 fertiliser subsidy programme, which the government embarked on despite donor resistance that it went against market models, but which turned out to be overwhelmingly successful to demonstrate the stateís developmental ability and potential. This volume is essential reading for academics, students, and practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of public administration, management, policy, development and governance in Africa and the rest of the developing world. The book is dedicated to the memory Guy Mhone, a Malawian, who was among Africaís leading scholars in public administration and governance. His works focused mainly on public sector reforms and development.

Author : Benon C. Basheka,Lukamba-Muhiya. Tshombe
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351606530

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New Public Management in Africa by Benon C. Basheka,Lukamba-Muhiya. Tshombe Pdf

The administrative sciences have been dominated by a turn to managerial perspectives in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, and in the spirit of this turn, 'New Public Management' (or NPM) promises to produce efficient, responsible and client-oriented public services. The reforms carried out in the pursuit of New Public Management are often accompanied by great optimism and rapid, enthusiastic steps toward implementation. Even in highly developed industrial countries, however, these fundamental reforms often overlook the political and cultural contexts of the implementing country. New Public Management in Africa: Emerging Issues and Lessons provides much-needed theoretical foundations for NPM reforms in the African context and reflects on the success of existing reforms in the development of several African states. The individual contributions in this timely volume provide important analyses of academic discourse, practical policy, achievements, and desiderata. The book as a whole, however, provides a valuable impetus for public administration research in and on African states, sharing findings on the results of reforms to date and adjustments required for these reforms to succeed. For public administration researchers outside of Africa, this book offers a review of New Public Management case studies that are unavailable or difficult to find elsewhere, contributing much to the exchange between African and Western administration science research, and demonstrating that African administrative research is well-prepared to help resolve global challenges.

Author : Paulos Chanie,Paschal B. Mihyo
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 51,6 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 : Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Administrative agencies
ISBN : MINN:31951D020616886

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Reforming Africa's Institutions by Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa Pdf

There is not a single African country that did not attempt public sector reforms in the 1990s. Governments no longer see themselves as sole suppliers of social services, frequently opting for partnerships with the private sector. Efficiency and choice have entered the language of the planning and implementation units of Africa's line ministries, while privatization is no longer the controversial subject it was a decade ago. There have also been moves towards more open and democratic governments. Reforming Africa's Institutions looks at the extent to which reforms undertaken in Sub-Saharan Africa in recent years have enhanced institutional capacities across the breadth of government. To what extent have reforms been internalized and defended by governments? The authors also look specifically at the impact of public sector reforms on these economies and pose the question whether 'ownership can be attained when countries continue to be heavily dependent on external support. The volume is presented in three parts. The first focuses on the issue of reform ownership; on the issues of governance, the political economy of reform ownership, and the contradictions inherent in using aid as an instrument for enhancing domestic reform ownership. Part two examines the nature of incentives in the African civil service and the reforms undertaken in recent years to raise public sector efficiency in Africa. The third part discusses issues related to institutional capabilities in Africa and how they have been affected by the reforms undertaken in the 1990s, including privatization and movement towards political pluralism.

Author : Charles Conteh,Ahmed Shafiqul Huque
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135100599

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Public Sector Reforms in Developing Countries by Charles Conteh,Ahmed Shafiqul Huque Pdf

The underpinning assumption of public management in the developing world as a process of planned change is increasingly being recognized as unrealistic. In reality, the practice of development management is characterized by processes of mutual adjustment among individuals, agencies, and interest groups that can constrain behaviour, as well as provide incentives for collaborative action. Paradoxes inevitably emerge in policy network practice and design. The ability to manage government departments and operations has become less important than the ability to navigate the complex world of interconnected policy implementation processes. Public sector reform policies and programmes, as a consequence, are a study in the complexities of the institutional and environmental context in which these reforms are pursued. Building on theory and practice, this book argues that advancing the theoretical frontlines of development management research and practice can benefit from developing models based on innovation, collaboration and governance. The themes addressed in Public Sector Reforms in Developing Countries will enable public managers in developing countries cope in uncertain and turbulent environments as they seek optimal fits between their institutional goals and environmental contingencies.

Author : K. Hanson,G. Kararach,T. Shaw
Publisher : Springer
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230393271

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Rethinking Development Challenges for Public Policy by K. Hanson,G. Kararach,T. Shaw Pdf

Covers topical issues for Africa's development, economics and politics of climate change, water management, public service delivery, and delivering aid. The authors argue that these issues should be included in the post-MDG paradigm and add an important voice to recent moves by academics and practitioners to engage with each other.

Author : Gerrit van der Waldt
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781803929392

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Handbook of Public Management in Africa by Gerrit van der Waldt Pdf

This forward-thinking Handbook provides a thorough and comprehensive guide on the positive prospects for public management and governance across the African continent. Exploring best practices learned by public management and governments in the region, this book examines Africa’s ability to leapfrog developed nations in the adoption and adaptation of managerial models, techniques and applications for government.

Author : Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030342968

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Pan Africanism, Regional Integration and Development in Africa by Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba Pdf

This edited volume addresses the accomplishments, prospects and challenges of regional integration processes on the African continent. Since regional integration is a process that ebbs and flows according to a wide range of variables such as changing political and economic conditions, implications and factors derived from the vagaries of migration and climate change, it is crucial to be cognizant with how these variables impact regional integration initiatives. The contributors discuss the debates on Pan-Africanism and linking it with ongoing discourses and policies on regional integration in Africa. Other aspects of the book contain some of the most important topic issues such as migration, border management and the sustainable development goals. This content offers readers fresh and innovative perspectives on various aspects of sustainable development and regional growth in Africa.

Author : Siddhartha Sarkar
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781627345385

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International Journal of Economic and Political Integration by Siddhartha Sarkar Pdf

Author : Caitlin Blaser Mapitsa, Catherine Churchill
Publisher : African Sun Media
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-08
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781991260154

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Monitoring Systems in Africa by Caitlin Blaser Mapitsa, Catherine Churchill Pdf

Monitoring systems are essential to Africa’s development effectiveness. Too often, however, monitoring is a time consuming exercise that is done exclusively for compliance. When developed with an understanding of the context within which they are implemented, monitoring systems have the potential to provide an evidence base from which progress can be evaluated and informed decisions made. The establishment, implementation, and institutionalisation of monitoring systems is a nuanced process, shaped by the unique characteristics and culture of each organisation. While ‘how to guides’ on the subject are abundant, their focus is often technical, and they do not sufficiently consider how monitoring practice links to the context of governance and development in the region, and what role monitoring systems can play to strengthen processes of reform. Monitoring Systems in Africa balances a strong theoretical foundation in governance and development with a practical approach to asking some of the big-picture questions about why and how we could more effectively build and institutionalise systems for useful monitoring. Given the scale of resources already being invested in monitoring, taking a systemic view and theoretically informed approach to monitoring can support decision-making around compliance, accountability, development effectiveness, and performance.

Author : Joseph R. A. Ayee
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031569647

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Public Sector Management and Economic Governance in Ghana by Joseph R. A. Ayee Pdf

Author : Bacha Kebede Debela,Geert Bouckaert,Meheret Ayenew Warota,Dereje Terefe Gemechu
Publisher : Leuven University Press
Page : 703 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789462702561

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Public Administration in Ethiopia by Bacha Kebede Debela,Geert Bouckaert,Meheret Ayenew Warota,Dereje Terefe Gemechu Pdf

Building an effective, inclusive, and accountable public administration has become a major point of attention for policymakers and academics in Ethiopia who want to realise sustainable development. This first handbook on Ethiopian Public Administration is written by Ethiopian academics and practitioner-academics and builds on PhD studies and conference papers, including studies presented at the meetings of the Ethiopian Public Administration Association (EPAA), established in 2016. Public Administration in Ethiopia presents a wide range of timely issues in four thematic parts: Governance, Human Resources, Performance and Quality, and Governance of Policies. Each of the individual chapters in this volume contributes in a different way to the overarching research questions: How can we describe and explain the contexts, the processes and the results of the post-1990 politico-administrative reforms in Ethiopia? And what are the implications for sustainable development? This book is essential for students, practitioners, and theorists interested in public administration, public policy, and sustainable development. Moreover, the volume is a valuable stepping stone for PA teaching and PA research in Ethiopia.

Author : Adeoye O. Akinola
Publisher : Springer
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9783319701844

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Globalization, Democracy and Oil Sector Reform in Nigeria by Adeoye O. Akinola Pdf

The Nigerian state has been oil-rich for decades, and yet perennially incapable of converting its oil resources into wealth for ordinary Nigerians. Adeoye O. Akinola tackles this “vexed” oil question by examining the political economy of efforts to deregulate the Nigerian downstream oil industry. Focusing on themes of globalization and democratization, this book considers how a resource-rich developing country like Nigeria can exploit the opportunities of globalization and navigate the pressures of democratization and the challenges of liberalization. Pairing sophisticated theoretical frameworks with firsthand accounts from actors in the oil industry, this book identifies the root causes of Nigeria’s development struggles and offers practical policy solutions for successfully deregulating the oil sector. For public officials and policymakers as well as researchers, this book offers a critical new lens on the future of natural resource management in Nigeria and the Global South.

Author : Kararach, George,Besada, Hany,Timothy M. Shaw
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781447328544

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Development in Africa by Kararach, George,Besada, Hany,Timothy M. Shaw Pdf

This publication argues that Africa as a continent must work on securing social and political stability and building effective economic governance to ensure the development of a society that is socially, economically and politically inclusive.