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Traditional Institutions and Public Administration in Democratic Africa

Author : Kwame Badu Antwi-Boasiako; Okyere B
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1462822614
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (628 download)

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Download or read book Traditional Institutions and Public Administration in Democratic Africa written by Kwame Badu Antwi-Boasiako; Okyere B and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-04-14 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditional Institutions and Public Administration in Democratic Africa tackles the most pressing contemporary administrative issues of Africa. The first chapter opens with a thorough discussion on neo-colonialism in Africa. It questions the authenticity of African democracy as it points out the presence of groups and individuals who exploit African resources to their advantage. The chains of colonialism have perpetually defeated democracy in Africa and the former oppressors continue to financially and politically control their former colonies. The authors probe into the traditional institutions as well as the functions of the government to explain the political status quo of Africa. It emphasizes the negative impact of adhering to democratic structures that impair the positive practices and values of the traditional African administrative culture. An eye-opener, Traditional Institutions and Public Administration in Democratic Africa boldly exposes revolutionary views that challenge and defy democracy in Africa

Traditional Institutions and Public Administration in Democratic Africa

Author : Kwame Badu Antwi-Boasiako
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781441520128
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book Traditional Institutions and Public Administration in Democratic Africa written by Kwame Badu Antwi-Boasiako and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Traditional Institutions in Contemporary African Governance

Author : Kidane Mengisteab
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1351854658
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (518 download)

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Book Synopsis Traditional Institutions in Contemporary African Governance by : Kidane Mengisteab

Download or read book Traditional Institutions in Contemporary African Governance written by Kidane Mengisteab and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-06-26 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines why traditional institutions have remained entrenched, what the socioeconomic implications of fragmented institutional systems are, and whether they facilitate or impede democratization. The contributors investigate the organizational structure of traditional leaders, the level of adherence of the traditional systems, how dispute resolution, decision-making, and resource allocation are conducted in the traditional system, gender relations in the traditional system, and how the traditional institutions interact with the formal institutions.

Public Administration in Africa

Author : Shikha Vyas-Doorgapersad
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351552759
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (515 download)

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Book Synopsis Public Administration in Africa by : Shikha Vyas-Doorgapersad

Download or read book Public Administration in Africa written by Shikha Vyas-Doorgapersad and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With contributions from leading regional scholars, Public Administration in Africa: Performance and Challenges examines the complexities of the art of governance from the unique African perspective. The editors bring together a cohesive study of the major issues and regions by taking an analytic approach with the strong problem-solution application. Regions addressed range from South Africa, Congo, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, Mauritius, and Botswana. Themes include colonialism, reform, poverty, economy, decentralization, financing, media, political structures, and more. Beginning with an analysis of the relationship of policy design and its destination, service delivery, the book discusses the historical development of a state that has gone through upheavals in government and explores a decayed political economy that ultimately results in a need for sweeping measures. The text examines the issues emerging policy-makers in Africa must tackle, namely poverty and the denial or lack of resources to keep a dignified human life. It highlights how the media can be a catalyst for good governance and provides analytical aspects of implementing good governance reforms. The book concludes with an examination of the concepts of decentralization and devolution in measuring service delivery performance and an exploration of Africa’s economic success story. It also details the African Peer Review Mechanisms in selected African countries and provides a holistic analysis of local government functioning in Africa. These features and more make it an interdisciplinary reference for diverse social, economic, political, and administrative issues.

Tradition and Public Administration

Author : Martin Painter
Publisher : Palgrave MacMillan
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tradition and Public Administration written by Martin Painter and published by Palgrave MacMillan. This book was released on 2010-05-13 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary administrative reforms push administrative systems to homogenize. This book documents, however, the persistence of administrative traditions in a number of countries that tend to maintain existing administrative patterns and reduce the impact of pressures for reform.

Traditional Institutions in Contemporary African Governance

Author : Kidane Mengisteab
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781315227948
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (279 download)

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Download or read book Traditional Institutions in Contemporary African Governance written by Kidane Mengisteab and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most African economies range from moderately advanced capitalist systems with modern banks and stock markets to peasant and pastoral subsistent systems. Most African countries are also characterized by parallel institutions of governance - one is the state sanctioned (formal) system and the other is the traditional system, which is adhered to, primarily but not exclusively, by the segments of the population in the subsistence peasant and pastoral economic systems. Traditional Institutions in Contemporary African Governance examines critical issues that are largely neglected in the literature, including why traditional institutions have remained entrenched, what the socioeconomic implications of fragmented institutional systems are, and whether they facilitate or impede democratization. The contributors investigate the organizational structure of traditional leadership, the level of adherence of the traditional systems, how dispute resolution, decision-making, and resource allocation are conducted in the traditional system, gender relations in the traditional system, and how the traditional institutions interact with the formal institutions. Filling a conspicuous gap in the literature on African governance, this book will be of great interest to policy makers as well as students and scholars of African politics, political economy and democratization.

Decentralization and Constitutionalism in Africa

Author : Charles M. Fombad
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0198846150
Total Pages : 673 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (988 download)

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Book Synopsis Decentralization and Constitutionalism in Africa by : Charles M. Fombad

Download or read book Decentralization and Constitutionalism in Africa written by Charles M. Fombad and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-22 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited collection explores how African governments have sought to decentralize power in order to enhance democratic governance. It offers a range of insightful case studies and makes a case for the usefulness of decentralization as a method of sharing power at all levels of society in Africa.

Local Governance in Africa

Author : Dele Olowu
Publisher : Lynne Rienner Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781588261731
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (617 download)

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Book Synopsis Local Governance in Africa by : Dele Olowu

Download or read book Local Governance in Africa written by Dele Olowu and published by Lynne Rienner Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of why some decentralization reforms have led to viable systems of local governance in Africa, while others have failed. It outlines the key issues involved, provides historical context, and identifies the factors that have encouraged or discouraged success.

Relevance of African Traditional Institutions of Governance

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Relevance of African Traditional Institutions of Governance written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Paradox of Traditional Chiefs in Democratic Africa

Author : Kate Baldwin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 131645388X
Total Pages : 439 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (164 download)

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Download or read book The Paradox of Traditional Chiefs in Democratic Africa written by Kate Baldwin and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-11-12 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Paradox of Traditional Chiefs in Democratic Africa shows that unelected traditional leaders can facilitate democratic responsiveness. Ironically, chiefs' undemocratic character gives them a capacity to organize responses to rural problems that elected politicians and state institutions lack. Specifically, chiefs' longer time horizons encourage investment in local institutions that enable the provision of local public goods. This is the paradox of traditional chiefs in democratic Africa: elected politicians can only effectively respond to rural constituents through institutions constructed and maintained by local leaders who are not worried about electoral terms. Furthermore, the critical role played by chiefs in brokering local development projects forces us to reassess how we understand the basis of their political influence during elections. The book examines the effects of traditional leaders on the electoral connection in Africa through a multi-method approach that combines qualitative research, surveys, and experiments, with particular attention to the Zambian case.

E-Governance in Africa, from Theory to Action

Author : Gianluca Misuraca
Publisher : Africa Research and Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Book Synopsis E-Governance in Africa, from Theory to Action by : Gianluca Misuraca

Download or read book E-Governance in Africa, from Theory to Action written by Gianluca Misuraca and published by Africa Research and Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Integrating information and communication technologies (ICTs) into governance processes can greatly enhance the delivery of public services to all citizens. ICT integration will not only improve the performance of governance systems, it will also transform relationships amongst stakeholders, thereby influencing policymaking processes and regulatory frameworks. In the developing world, however, the potential of ICTs for effective governance remains largely unexplored and unexploited. This book presents the context, theory, and current thinking on the interaction between ICTs and local governance, particularly in Africa. It discusses the shift from "government" to "e-governance," describes the role of local-level authorities, and presents the benefits and limitations of introducing ICTs in government operations. Case studies from Ghana, Senegal, South Africa, and Uganda describe local governance/ICTs projects executed by civil society organizations, academic institutions, and government authorities. Drawing from the findings in these case studies and from the introductory research and original conceptual framework, the book presents a series of conclusions and recommendation on the future of effective ICTs use for better governance and improved economic development at the local level. This book will be of interest to professionals, practitioners, and policy advisors at local and national government levels in developing countries (particularly in Africa); international organizations staff, bilateral aid agencies, international financial institutions, civil society organizations, and private sector; researchers, academics, students, and professors of public administration and governance in Africa and throughout the world.

Democratization in Africa

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309047978
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Democratization in Africa written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1992-02-01 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The global movement toward democracy, spurred in part by the ending of the cold war, has created opportunities for democratization not only in Europe and the former Soviet Union, but also in Africa. This book is based on workshops held in Benin, Ethiopia, and Namibia to better understand the dynamics of contemporary democratic movements in Africa. Key issues in the democratization process range from its institutional and political requirements to specific problems such as ethnic conflict, corruption, and role of donors in promoting democracy. By focusing on the opinion and views of African intellectuals, academics, writers, and political activists and observers, the book provides a unique perspective regarding the dynamics and problems of democratization in Africa.

Social Media and Africa's Public Sector

Author : Eric Kwame Adae
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031226429
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (312 download)

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Download or read book Social Media and Africa's Public Sector written by Eric Kwame Adae and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-04-05 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on developing a systematic approach to understanding the transformations in Africa's public sector social media landscape. Looking at the use of social media from the African public sector perspective, the authors present a comprehensive understanding of social media practices and how these could be integrated into African public sector institutions’ operational activities in order to deliver greater value for African citizens and consumers of public goods and services. Chapters explore how social media in Africa differs from traditional media use, their application in the public sector, objectives for government using social media, and how social media plays an interactive role in e-government services. Providings practical guidance on the use of social media in Africa’s public sector and governmental spaces, the book also serves as a teaching text in governance and public sector communication efforts within the African context for both undergraduate and graduate programmes.

Traditional Governance Influence on Democracy in Africa

Author : Kofi Afful
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (958 download)

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Download or read book Traditional Governance Influence on Democracy in Africa written by Kofi Afful and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The spread of democracy in the global community has been rampant since the end of World War II. On the continent of Africa, as a collective of countries are recent newcomers as sovereign states to this governmental practice. The purpose of this thesis is to explore the political development of African countries since the end of colonialism and the systems of government that countries are practicing since independence. Alongside the current system of government, there is a need to analysis the connections between pre-colonial institutions whether or not if they are complimentary or antithetical to democracy in African countries. Lastly, to examine the benefits that comes with having a democratic government in Africa.

Democracy, Good Governance and Development in Africa

Author : Mawere, Munyaradzi
Publisher : Langaa RPCIG
ISBN 13 : 9956763004
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (567 download)

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Download or read book Democracy, Good Governance and Development in Africa written by Mawere, Munyaradzi and published by Langaa RPCIG. This book was released on 2015-10-24 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Questions surrounding democracy, governance, and development especially in the view of Africa have provoked acrimonious debates in the past few years. It remains a perennial question why some decades after political independence in Africa the continent continues experiencing bad governance, lagging behind socioeconomically, and its democracy questionable. We admit that a plethora of theories and reasons, including iniquitous and malicious ones, have been conjured in an attempt to explain and answer the questions as to why Africa seems to be lagging behind other continents in issues pertaining to good governance, democracy and socio-economic development. Yet, none of the theories and reasons proffered so far seems to have provided enduring solutions to Africa’s diverse complex problems and predicaments. This book dissects and critically examines the matrix of Africa’s multifaceted problems on governance, democracy and development in an attempt to proffer enduring solutions to the continent’s long-standing political and socio-economic dilemmas and setbacks.

The Relevance of African Culture in Building Modern Institutions and the Quest for Legal Pluralism

Author : Semahagn Abebe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 18 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book The Relevance of African Culture in Building Modern Institutions and the Quest for Legal Pluralism written by Semahagn Abebe and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In light of the continued debate on the relevance and compatibility of traditional institutions to the modern state institutions in Africa, this Article attempts to highlight the significance of traditional institutions to improving governance in Africa and to prospects for improving the democratic features of traditional institutions to meet the demands of modern institutional development. The Article in particular argues that dismissing the relevance of traditional institutions by claiming they are incompatible to modern institutional values is not only inaccurate, but it also may further alienate the role of traditional institutions in Africa. The Article addresses divergent issues that help put the issue in perspective. The Article consists of three parts. Part I of the Article discuses the debate on the universalist versus relativist approach in relation to democratic and human rights principles and the impact of the ongoing debate on the nature of governance needed in Africa. Part II of the Article continues to highlight the features of African traditional institutions that have wider relevance to the principles of modern democracy. The last Part of the Article argues for the emergence of a system of legal pluralism whereby the formal and informal institutions flourish side-by-side until the informal systems are gradually integrated into the formal institutional system.

Culture, Development, and Public Administration in Africa

Author : Ogwo J. Umeh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book Culture, Development, and Public Administration in Africa written by Ogwo J. Umeh and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * The first text that integrates a cultural context into the study of public administration programs * Covers the whole of southern Africa: South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe * Written jointly by an African professor of public administration and an American political scientist Despite extensive theoretical consideration over the past several decades, the discipline of public administration still suffers from an inability to meet on-the-ground administrative challenges in developing countries. In the past, public administrators have relied upon Western organizational models considered rational and efficient. But in neglecting various social and cultural aspects of any non-Western country, development proceeds in fits and starts. Using southern African nations as an example, the authors argue that emerging societies are poor today thanks to the overreliance on non-local models. Practitioners must consider local cultures--languages, symbols, customs, and rituals--in developing effective administrative practices. They must absorb the experiences of people who know first-hand the dynamics and conditions in these countries. Otherwise, neither citizens nor leaders will manage their affairs and development processes effectively. Written particularly for undergraduate and graduate students in public administration, political science, and comparative and development public administration, but also for policymakers, managers, administrators, and individuals who seek to understand the challenges of organizing and managing development, this book helps foster a culturally sensitive understanding of public administration in a global context.