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

By:

Booth, David, 1945- [author.]

Contributor(s):

Cammack, Diana Rose, 1945-

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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

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Governance for development in Africa.LOC classification:

JQ1875 .B63

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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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Cover image	Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Materials specified	Vol info	URL	Copy number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode	Item holds	Item hold queue priority	Course reserves
	Books	Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College General stacks		Reference		JQ1875 .B63 (Browse shelf(Opens below))				C.1	Available			2024-4731
	Books	Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College General stacks		Reference		JQ1875 .B63 (Browse shelf(Opens below))				C.2	Available			2024-4732

Includes bibliographical references (pages 140-154) and 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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