Democratizing Public Governance in Developing Nations -

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Résumé :
This edited volume brings together critical insights that address the multifaceted problems of governance and democracy in the developing regions with specific reference to Africa. It explores both the externally prescribed and home-grown governance initiatives geared toward democracy and development, and suggests alternative strategies to improve the processes and institutions of governance. The chapters in the book deal with major concerns related to governance, including the strengths and limits of existing policies and practices and the structure and role of state and non-state institutions in promoting democracy and participation....

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LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS

Preface

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1: Rethinking Governance and Democracy in Developing Countries: Looking Back, Moving Forward

PART I: PERSPECTIVES ON PUBLIC GOVERNANCE: REGIONAL SCENARIOS

Chapter 2: Legacy of the NPM Model in Governance: Impacts of its Neoliberal Principles on Democracy in Asia, Africa, and Latin America

Chapter 3: Understanding Afric?s Governance Structures and Its Economic Growth Performance: Past, Present, and Future

Chapter 4: Reshaping Economic and Political Governance: Role of the BRICS

PART II: POLITICS, DEMOCRACY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE

Chapter 5: The Arab Spring and Democratic Processes in North Africa: Implications for Sub-Saharan Africa

Chapter 6: Girardin?s ?Ethical Hexagon?: Democratic Governance and the Role of Ethics in Politics and Public Service

Chapter 7: Strengthening Democratic Governance and Accountability in Rwanda: The role of Rwanda Governance Board (RGB)

Chapter 8: The New South Afric?s Democratic Governance Complexities

PART III: DECENTRALIZATION AND LOCAL GOVERNANCE

Chapter 9: Making Local Government More ?Local?: Strategies for Successful Decentralization in Transitional Countries

Chapter 10: Challenges Faced in the Delivery of Public Services in Ugand?s Local Governments

Chapter 11: Civic Governance, Engagement, and Protest in Quest of Democracy in Uganda

Chapter 12: Fighting Corrupt Practices in the Local Government Authorities in Tanzania: The Role of the National Audit Office

PART IV: INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES AND GOVERNANCE

Chapter 13: Home Grown Solutions: Key Drivers of Development Process in Rwanda

Chapter 14: Understanding SMEs in Peace-building: Lessons from Kenya

Chapter 15: Electoral Adjudication in Afric?s Democratic Process: A Prerequisite for Electoral Justice