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Reforming Africa's Institutions : Ownership, Incentives, and Capabilities 🔍
Carment, David, 1959-; Schnabel, Albrecht Tokyo ; New York: United Nations University Press, United Nations University, Tokyo, 2003
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There is not a single African country that did not attempt public sector reforms in the 1990s. Governments no longer see themselves as sole suppliers of social services, frequently opting for partnerships with the private sector. Efficiency and choice have entered the language of the planning and implementation units of Africa's line ministries, while privatization is no longer the controversial subject it was a decade ago. There have also been moves towards more open and democratic governments. Reforming Africa's Institutions looks at the extent to which reforms undertaken in Sub-Saharan Africa in recent years have enhanced institutional capacities across the breadth of government. To what extent have reforms been internalized and defended by governments? The authors also look specifically at the impact of public sector reforms on these economies and pose the question whether'ownership can be attained when countries continue to be heavily dependent on external support. The volume is presented in three parts. The first focuses on the issue of reform ownership; on the issues of governance, the political economy of reform ownership, and the contradictions inherent in using aid as an instrument for enhancing domestic reform ownership. Part two examines the nature of incentives in the African civil service and the reforms undertaken in recent years to raise public sector efficiency in Africa. The third part discusses issues related to institutional capabilities in Africa and how they have been affected by the reforms undertaken in the 1990s, including privatization and movement towards political pluralism.
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Conflict Prevention: Path to Peace or Grand Illusion? (Foundation of Peace (Series Title).)
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Conflict Prevention: Path to Peace or Grand Illusion? (Foundations of Peace)
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Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa; World Institute for Development Economics Research
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edited by David Carment and Albrecht Schnabel
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Carment, David, Albrecht Schnabel
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United Nations; Albrecht Schnabel
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edited by Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa
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[name missing]
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The United Nations University
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United Nations Publications
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Foundations of peace, Tokyo, New York, Japan, 2003
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International NGO Publishers, Japan
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New York, NY, United States, 2003
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New York, Jan. 2005
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1st Edition,, 2003
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New Edition, 2003
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December 2002
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March 2003
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Obscured text on back cover.
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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There is not a single African country that did not attempt public sector reforms in the 1990s. Governments no longer see themselves as sole suppliers of social services, frequently opting for partnerships with the private sector. Efficiency and choice have entered the language of the planning and implementation units of Africa's line ministries, while privatization is no longer the controversial subject it was a decade ago. There have also been moves towards more open and democratic governments. Reforming Africa's Institutions looks at the extent to which reforms undertaken in Sub-Saharan Africa in recent years have enhanced institutional capacities across the breadth of government. To what extent have reforms been internalized and defended by governments? The authors also look specifically at the impact of public sector reforms on these economies and pose the question whether 'ownership can be attained when countries continue to be heavily dependent on external support. The volume is presented in three parts. The first focuses on the issue of reform ownership; on the issues of governance, the political economy of reform ownership, and the contradictions inherent in using aid as an instrument for enhancing domestic reform ownership. Part two examines the nature of incentives in the African civil service and the reforms undertaken in recent years to raise public sector efficiency in Africa. The third part discusses issues related to institutional capabilities in Africa and how they have been affected by the reforms undertaken in the 1990s, including privatization and movement towards political pluralism
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Conflict Prevention evaluates the institutional record on conflict prevention, identifies current trends in conflict prevention practice, and makes recommendations on improving organizational capacity. This volume brings together a diverse group of individuals involved in conflict prevention scholars from developed and developing countries, and practitioners with insights on the work of regional organizations and the United Nations. The first part of the book addresses the What is successful conflict prevention? The distinctive answers to this question reflect an understanding of conflict prevention that is both analytically rigorous and useful to practitioners. Conflict prevention can be understood as an important but understated element of statecraft and coercive diplomacy, as the physical presence of a deterrent force, or as a rehabilitative action taken to prevent the re-emergence of violence. Collectively, these interpretations point to the malleability of conflict prevention as a theory and as a policy. Contributors to the second part of the volume reflect on how existing mechanisms and instruments for conflict prevention can be properly evaluated and improved. They focus on several institutions that are at the forefront of conflict prevention the EU, the OSCE, NATO, and the UN. They further show how informational and analytical needs can be used to enhance the quality of conflict analysis and its policy relevance. Drawing on experiences in Africa and the Americas, Conflict Prevention concludes with reflections on the efforts and challenges of building regional capacity in the developing world.
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1. Governance And Policy In Africa: Recent Experiences / Abdalla Hamdok -- 2. Owning Economic Reforms: A Comparative Study Of Ghana And Tanzania / Yvonne M. Tsikata -- 3. Do Donors Matter For Institutional Reform In Africa? / Tony Addison -- 4. Zambian Policy Making And The Donor Community In The 1990s / Hendrik Van Der Heijden -- 5. Economic And Institutional Reforms In French-speaking West Africa: Impact On Efficiency And Growth / Anders Danielson -- 6. Reform Of The Malawian Public Sector: Incentives, Governance And Accountability / Dick Durevall -- 7. Incentive Structure And Efficiency In The Kenyan Civil Service / Damiano Kulundu Manda -- 8. Incentive Structure, Civil Service Efficiency And The Hidden Economy In Nigeria / Mohammed Salisu -- 9. The Mozambican Civil Service: Incentives, Reforms And Performance / José A. Sulemane And Steve Kayizzi-mugerwa -- 10. Privatization In Sub-saharan Africa: On Factors Affecting Implementation / Steve Kayizzi-mugerwa -- 11. Decentralization, Local Bureaucracies And Service Delivery In Uganda / Moses L. Golola -- 12. Institutional Development In Africa: The Case Of Insolvency Law / Clas Wihlborg -- 13. Non-formal Institutions, Informal Economies And The Politics Of Inclusion / Aili Mari Tripp -- 14. The Relevance Of The Nordic Model For African Development / Arne Bigsten -- Concluding Remarks / Steve Kayizzi-mugerwa. Edited By Steve Kayizzi-mugerwa. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
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Annotation This title looks at the degree to which recent reforms undertaken in Sub-Saharan Africa have enhanced institutional capacities across the breadth of government. It analyzes to what extent reforms have been internalized and defended by governments, paying special attention to the impact of public sector reforms on the economy. The question of whether ownership can be attained when countries continue to be heavily dependent on external support is also addressed. Another important issue looked at is related to institutional capabilities in Africa and how they have been affected by reforms undertaken in the 1990s
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This publication evaluates the institutional record on conflict prevention, identifies current trends in conflict prevention practice and makes recommendations on improving organizational capacity. It brings together a diverse group of individuals involved in conflict prevention activities
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Looks at the extent to which public sector reforms undertaken in sub-Saharan Africa in recent years have enhanced institutional capacities across the breadth of government, and to what extent the reforms have been internalized and defended by governments.
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In response to the recent record of traditional peacekeeping in conflict settlement and resolution, academics and policy makers have begun to re-examine conflict prevention as an ideal instrument for the creation of peace in a war-torn world.
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2023-06-28
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