Governance for development in Africa : solving collective action problems /
Booth, David, 1945-
Governance for development in Africa : solving collective action problems / Solving collective action problems David Booth and Diana Cammack. - London ; New York : Zed Books, �2013. - 1 online resource (160 pages)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 140-154) and index.
Introduction -- From 'good governance' to governance that works -- The country contexts -- Maternal health : why is Rwanda doing better than Malawi, Niger and Uganda? -- The politics of policy incoherence and provider indiscipline -- The space for local problem-solving and practical hybridity -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- index.
Drawing on in-depth empirical research spanning a number of countries in Africa, this path-breaking book controversially argues that externally imposed good-governance approaches make unrealistic assumptions about the choices leaders are able to make, while ignoring the potential for addressing causes rather than symptoms. It offers a comprehensive, critical examination of the institutional barriers to economic and social progress in Africa and makes a compelling plea for fresh policy thinking.
1299941168 9781299941168 1780325967 9781780325965 9781780325972 1780325975 9781780325989 1780325983
9781780325972 codeMantra
GBB374660 bnb GBC213372 bnb
020453473 Uk
2000-2099
Public administration--Africa.
Economic assistance--Africa.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--Government--Executive Branch.
Economic history
JQ1875 / .B63
Governance for development in Africa : solving collective action problems / Solving collective action problems David Booth and Diana Cammack. - London ; New York : Zed Books, �2013. - 1 online resource (160 pages)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 140-154) and index.
Introduction -- From 'good governance' to governance that works -- The country contexts -- Maternal health : why is Rwanda doing better than Malawi, Niger and Uganda? -- The politics of policy incoherence and provider indiscipline -- The space for local problem-solving and practical hybridity -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- index.
Drawing on in-depth empirical research spanning a number of countries in Africa, this path-breaking book controversially argues that externally imposed good-governance approaches make unrealistic assumptions about the choices leaders are able to make, while ignoring the potential for addressing causes rather than symptoms. It offers a comprehensive, critical examination of the institutional barriers to economic and social progress in Africa and makes a compelling plea for fresh policy thinking.
1299941168 9781299941168 1780325967 9781780325965 9781780325972 1780325975 9781780325989 1780325983
9781780325972 codeMantra
GBB374660 bnb GBC213372 bnb
020453473 Uk
2000-2099
Public administration--Africa.
Economic assistance--Africa.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--Government--Executive Branch.
Economic history
JQ1875 / .B63