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Governance for development in Africa : solving collective action problems / David Booth and Diana Cammack.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextPublication details: London ; New York : Zed Books, �2013.Description: 1 online resource (160 pages)ISBN:
  • 1299941168
  • 9781299941168
  • 1780325967
  • 9781780325965
  • 9781780325972
  • 1780325975
  • 9781780325989
  • 1780325983
Other title:
  • Solving collective action problems
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version:: Governance for development in Africa.LOC classification:
  • JQ1875 .B63
Online resources:
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
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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.

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