Governance for development in Africa : solving collective action problems /

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 caus...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Booth, David, 1945- (Author)
Other Authors: Cammack, Diana Rose, 1945-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; New York : Zed Books, ©2013.
Subjects:
2000-2099
Public administration > Africa.
Economic assistance > Africa.
Administration publique (Science) > Afrique.
Aide économique > Afrique.
Development studies.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Government > Executive Branch.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Affairs & Administration.
Economic assistance
Economic history
Politics and government
Public administration
Africa > Politics and government > 21st century.
Africa > Economic conditions > 21st century.
Afrique > Politique et gouvernement > 21e siècle.
Afrique > Conditions économiques > 21e siècle.
Africa
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of 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.

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