State Owned Enterprises In Africa And The Economics Of Public Service Delivery

Author : Fulufhelo G. Netswera,Omololu M. Fagbadebo,Nirmala Dorasamy
Publisher : AOSIS
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781776342389

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State-owned enterprises in Africa and the economics of public service delivery by Fulufhelo G. Netswera,Omololu M. Fagbadebo,Nirmala Dorasamy Pdf

This book intends to provide a continuous assessment of the crisis in governance in Africa. As it is, there are huge deficits in the capacity of African states to harness vast human and material resources to promote good governance. This manifests in pervasive corruption, collapsed service delivery, collapsed state-owned enterprises, eroded social trust, capital flight, escalating levels of poverty and wars, human insecurity, and stunted growth. The public sector is the pulse of service delivery because the entire governance system revolves around the sourcing of materials and services, mostly from the private sector, in order to achieve its public policy intents. The procurement process, therefore, ordinarily ought to yield positive economic outcomes and an efficiency-driven system in favour of the government itself and its service recipients. However, this more often than not is not the case. Despite its enormous wealth, the African continent is in an economic quagmire, a dilemma that requires multi-facet research activities. This is the motivation for this book.

Author : Fulufhelo Godfrey Netswera,Omololu Fagbadebo,Nirmala Dorasamy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Corruption
ISBN : 1776342372

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State-owned Enterprises in Africa and the Economics of Public Service Delivery by Fulufhelo Godfrey Netswera,Omololu Fagbadebo,Nirmala Dorasamy Pdf

"This book intends to provide a continuous assessment of the crisis in governance in Africa. As it is, there are huge deficits in the capacity of African states to harness vast human and material resources to promote good governance. This manifests in pervasive corruption, collapsed service delivery, collapsed state-owned enterprises, eroded social trust, capital flight, escalating levels of poverty and wars, human insecurity, and stunted growth. The public sector is the pulse of service delivery because the entire governance system revolves around the sourcing of materials and services, mostly from the private sector, in order to achieve its public policy intents. The procurement process, therefore, ordinarily ought to yield positive economic outcomes and an efficiency-driven system in favour of the government itself and its service recipients. However, this more often than not is not the case. Despite its enormous wealth, the African continent is in an economic quagmire, a dilemma that requires multi-facet research activities. This is the motivation for this book."--

Author : I. Obadan
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2008-03-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9782869784222

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The Economic and Social Impact of Privatisation of State-owned Enterprises in Africa by I. Obadan Pdf

The case for privatization, whether defined in a broad or narrow sense, has been forcefully made by its advocates against the backdrop of the much advertised poor performances of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and theoretical arguments relating to the efficiency of private firms over public enterprises. Consequently, privatization and commercialization have been key components of the structural adjustment programmes foisted by the Bretton Woods institutions on Third World countries. Yet, the empirical findings on privatization, especially outside Africa where they exist, do not portray the strategy to be a panacea that works in all circumstances in all branches of economic activity. In spite of this, since the late 1980s, privatization has been stepped up in almost all African countries. And after about two decades of vigorous implementation of privatization programmes in Africa, there is a compelling need for a comprehensive and systematic analysis of various privatization issues, particularly the economic and social impact. This book thus establishes a clear case for a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the impact of privatization in Africa. Specifically, the book provides a state-of-the art review of privatization issues and research questions as a prelude to an in-depth study of the economic and social impact of privatization. In the light of the rich insights brought to bear on the issues, this book should stimulate the interest of researchers, donors and policy makers to undertake or support the follow-up in-depth research envisaged.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2005-12-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264009431

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Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises A Survey of OECD Countries by OECD Pdf

Presents the OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises as well as a comparative overview of main practices and issues related to corporate governance of state-owned enterprises in the OECD area.

Author : Benon C. Basheka,Lukamba-Muhiya. Tshombe
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,8 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 : K. Bayliss,B. Fine
Publisher : Springer
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007-11-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230286412

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Privatization and Alternative Public Sector Reform in Sub-Saharan Africa by K. Bayliss,B. Fine Pdf

it is increasingly apparent that the privatization experiment in sub-Saharan Africa has failed. This book shows that the state is set to dominate service delivery for the foreseeable future in much of the region, and that the public sector must be considered as a viable policy option for the delivery of water and electricity.

Author : Edimon Ginting,Kaukab Naqvi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 929262282X

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Reforms, Opportunities, and Challenges for State-Owned Enterprises by Edimon Ginting,Kaukab Naqvi Pdf

Author : Roache, Darcia Ann Marie
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 573 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798369313817

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Transformational Leadership Styles for Global Leaders: Management and Communication Strategies by Roache, Darcia Ann Marie Pdf

The impact of transformational leadership styles, management strategies, and communication for organizational effectiveness and employee performance within organizations cannot be overemphasized. Leadership as a concept has evolved over the years based on situations, practices, and change management approaches in organizations. The evolution of transformational leadership in organizations is imperative to examine in order to motivate and encourage others to collectively support and work to achieve organizational effectiveness, or vision and mission. Leadership needs a paradigm shift to influence opportunities and challenges in organizations such as organizational behavior, motivation, communication, and management functions. Transformational Leadership Styles, Management Strategies, and Communication for Global Leaders aims to provide relevant theoretical, conceptual, and procedural frameworks and the latest empirical research findings that critically examine the areas of leadership, leadership styles, management studies, and communication for leaders globally. It is ideal for multi-sectoral interests in business and educational organizations, chief executive officers, executive members, team leaders, industry leaders, human resource directors and personnel, leadership and management, and practitioners.

Author : Alvaro Rosa
Publisher : Academic Conferences and publishing limited
Page : 834 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781914587801

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ECKM 2023 24th European Conference on Knowledge Management Vol 2 by Alvaro Rosa Pdf

These proceedings represent the work of contributors to the 24th European Conference on Knowledge Management (ECKM 2023), hosted by Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Portugal on 7-8 September 2023. The Conference Chair is Prof Florinda Matos, and the Programme Chair is Prof Álvaro Rosa, both from Iscte Business School, Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Portugal. ECKM is now a well-established event on the academic research calendar and now in its 24th year the key aim remains the opportunity for participants to share ideas and meet the people who hold them. The scope of papers will ensure an interesting two days. The subjects covered illustrate the wide range of topics that fall into this important and ever-growing area of research. The opening keynote presentation is given by Professor Leif Edvinsson, on the topic of Intellectual Capital as a Missed Value. The second day of the conference will open with an address by Professor Noboru Konno from Tama Graduate School and Keio University, Japan who will talk about Society 5.0, Knowledge and Conceptual Capability, and Professor Jay Liebowitz, who will talk about Digital Transformation for the University of the Future. With an initial submission of 350 abstracts, after the double blind, peer review process there are 184 Academic research papers, 11 PhD research papers, 1 Masters Research paper, 4 Non-Academic papers and 11 work-in-progress papers published in these Conference Proceedings. These papers represent research from Australia, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, México, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, UK, United Arab Emirates and the USA.

Author : Brian Levy,Sahr John Kpundeh
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015060837260

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Building State Capacity in Africa by Brian Levy,Sahr John Kpundeh Pdf

This publication considers options for strengthening institutional capacity within the public sector in African countries, by drawing on the experiences of public sector reform programmes in over a dozen African states. Issues discussed include: the relationship between governance and economic development, public expenditure and accountability, anti-corruption reforms, the politics of decentralisation, political structures and public service delivery.

Author : Gudo, Julieth
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2024-03-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781040031568

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Civil Society Organisations and State-Owned Enterprises in South Africa: Promoting Accountability and Corporate Governance by Gudo, Julieth Pdf

This book examines the important role which civil society organisations in South Africa play in challenging poor corporate governance in state-owned enterprises and demanding better government accountability, transparency and citizen participation. The book provides a powerful examination of the shortcomings in corporate governance in South Africa's state-owned enterprises, highlighting how civil society organisations, as citizen representatives, can push for change. It examines the legal provisions used by civil society organisations in South Africa to advance good corporate governance and accountability in state-owned enterprises. The book demonstrates the need for an enabling legal environment for civil society organisations to challenge poor governance in state-owned enterprises. Also critical is enforcing laws, so those responsible for poor corporate governance in SOEs are held accountable. The book will be useful to policy advisors, public servants and social justice activists, as well as to postgraduate students and researchers who are interested in African governance and accountability.

Author : M?zrak, Filiz
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798369311561

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Trends, Challenges, and Practices in Contemporary Strategic Management by M?zrak, Filiz Pdf

Modern business dynamics are an intricate and strategic landscape that underpins organizational triumphs despite today’s turbulent market. Those fervently exploring the symbiosis of theory and reality within the strategic realm of contemporary strategic management require a solid understanding of the concept, and they can now enhance this journey with Trends, Challenges, and Practices in Contemporary Strategic Management. This seminal work unfurls a tapestry of erudition, guiding its readers through the corridors of contemporary strategic management. Targeting a diverse readership encompassing academicians, researchers, students, and industry leaders, the book’s scope is as expansive as its subject matter. For scholars and researchers, its pages unfold a treasure trove of contemporary strategic management theories, their evolution, and cutting-edge practices. Practitioners entrusted with steering strategic compasses will glean a pragmatic arsenal of insights and best practices, their leadership acumen fortified to navigate the most tempestuous waters of organizational strategy. Covering from disruptive innovation and strategic leadership in a digital epoch to sustainability, global strategy, and the pivotal role of artificial intelligence in shaping strategies, this book mirrors the ever-evolving cadence of contemporary strategic management.

Author : Mr. Ernesto Ramirez Rigo,Christine J. Richmond,Oluremi Akin Olugbade,Gareth Anderson,Maria Atamanchuk,Mr. Hatim Bukhari,Iacovos Ioannou,Deeksha Kale,Tannous Kass-Hanna,Mr. Maximilien Queyranne,Wei Shi,Joyce Wong
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781513594088

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State-Owned Enterprises in Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia: Size, Costs, and Challenges by Mr. Ernesto Ramirez Rigo,Christine J. Richmond,Oluremi Akin Olugbade,Gareth Anderson,Maria Atamanchuk,Mr. Hatim Bukhari,Iacovos Ioannou,Deeksha Kale,Tannous Kass-Hanna,Mr. Maximilien Queyranne,Wei Shi,Joyce Wong Pdf

Prior to the COVID-19 shock, the key challenge facing policymakers in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia region was how to generate strong, sustainable, job-rich, inclusive growth. Post-COVID-19, this challenge has only grown given the additional reduction in fiscal space due to the crisis and the increased need to support the recovery. The sizable state-owned enterprise (SOE) footprint in the region, together with its cost to the government, call for revisiting the SOE sector to help open fiscal space and look for growth opportunities.

Author : János Besenyő
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031534294

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Terrorism and Political Contention by János Besenyő Pdf

Author : David A. McDonald
Publisher : Zed Books Ltd.
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781783600205

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Rethinking Corporatization and Public Services in the Global South by David A. McDonald Pdf

After three decades of privatization and anti-state rhetoric, government ownership and public management are back in vogue. This book explores this rapidly growing trend towards ‘corporatization’ - public enterprises owned and operated by the state, with varying degrees of autonomy. If sometimes driven by neoliberal agendas, there exist examples of corporatization that could herald a brighter future for equity-oriented public services. Drawing on original case studies from Asia, Africa and Latin America, this book critically examines the histories, structures, ideologies and social impacts of corporatization in the water and electricity sectors, interrogating the extent to which it can move beyond commercial goals to deliver progressive public services. The first collection of its kind, Rethinking Corporatization and Public Services in the Global South offers rich empirical insight and theoretical depth into what has become one of the most important public policy shifts for essential services in the global South.