IPA anti-corruption
... While corruption ratings have improved somewhat in some of the countries, Turkey and the Western Balkan as a whole remain among those with the poorest ratings in Europe. In most countries, corruption is seen as deeply embedded in the national and local politics. It is pervasive and touches on core i ...
... While corruption ratings have improved somewhat in some of the countries, Turkey and the Western Balkan as a whole remain among those with the poorest ratings in Europe. In most countries, corruption is seen as deeply embedded in the national and local politics. It is pervasive and touches on core i ...
CPRsouth 2016: Otieno, Omwenga, Waema
... (Jadi & Jie, 2014; Otieno & Omwenga, 2015). Consequently, in spite of the successful implementation of some of the e-government projects, previous studies present many cases of egovernment project failure. It is apparent that the rate of failure of e-government projects even in developed countries i ...
... (Jadi & Jie, 2014; Otieno & Omwenga, 2015). Consequently, in spite of the successful implementation of some of the e-government projects, previous studies present many cases of egovernment project failure. It is apparent that the rate of failure of e-government projects even in developed countries i ...
National Anti-Corruption Strategy Discussion Document
... Accountability: is understood as the acknowledgment and assumption of responsibility for actions and decisions, and being answerable to a person or group of people (such as Government being answerable to citizens, a firm being answerable to a regulator, a non-governmental organisation being answerab ...
... Accountability: is understood as the acknowledgment and assumption of responsibility for actions and decisions, and being answerable to a person or group of people (such as Government being answerable to citizens, a firm being answerable to a regulator, a non-governmental organisation being answerab ...
The Theory - The University of Texas at Arlington
... countries.9 These attempts to reshape and improve public administration and governance produced in the U.S. and Europe what has been called a ‘movement to reinvent government in public administration’ and a 'new public management revolution'.10 The primary efforts here focused on: reducing the size ...
... countries.9 These attempts to reshape and improve public administration and governance produced in the U.S. and Europe what has been called a ‘movement to reinvent government in public administration’ and a 'new public management revolution'.10 The primary efforts here focused on: reducing the size ...
What`s Behind the Budget? - Overseas Development Institute
... rather than a simply technocratic, process. Studying the politics of the budget process essentially means examining the ways in which the distribution of power within that process affect the subsequent distribution of public resources. From a social theory perspective, this has two key dimensions – ...
... rather than a simply technocratic, process. Studying the politics of the budget process essentially means examining the ways in which the distribution of power within that process affect the subsequent distribution of public resources. From a social theory perspective, this has two key dimensions – ...
... This volume presents a collection of insightful case studies focusing on the nexus between security sector governance (SSG) and peacebuilding in Asia and covering Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Timor-Leste. 1 By outlining the features and exploring the challenges of SSG ...
Managing Collaboration in Public Administration:
... decision-making. In a world where competition is the “name of the game” governments are expected to respond better to citizens’ demands through choosing the best of many offers and by reducing costs and expenses to their minimum. Hence, in recent decades we have become familiar with the new tools of ...
... decision-making. In a world where competition is the “name of the game” governments are expected to respond better to citizens’ demands through choosing the best of many offers and by reducing costs and expenses to their minimum. Hence, in recent decades we have become familiar with the new tools of ...
Internal consulting - Pepperdine University Graziadio School of
... open or closed, as mentioned under contracting, must also be taken into account. The more closed, the more assurances about confidentiality must be given, and the more arms-length devices – such as anonymous questionnaires returned to an outside address – must be employed. The more the internal cons ...
... open or closed, as mentioned under contracting, must also be taken into account. The more closed, the more assurances about confidentiality must be given, and the more arms-length devices – such as anonymous questionnaires returned to an outside address – must be employed. The more the internal cons ...
from political won`t to political will
... accountable, effective, and equitable—governance cannot be achieved by governments alone. Good governance requires strong, effective government and the active involvement of citizens and civil society organizations (CSOs) (UNDP 1997; Hyden, Court, and Mease 2004; Tandon and Mohanty 2002). Around the ...
... accountable, effective, and equitable—governance cannot be achieved by governments alone. Good governance requires strong, effective government and the active involvement of citizens and civil society organizations (CSOs) (UNDP 1997; Hyden, Court, and Mease 2004; Tandon and Mohanty 2002). Around the ...
Fragility and State-Society Relations in South Sudan
... reprisals by the Sudan People’s Liberation Army. Hundreds of innocent civilians have been killed in the process, particularly in Jonglei state but also in pockets of rising insecurity around the country. The new country is not without assets. It took control of developed oil fields that are estimate ...
... reprisals by the Sudan People’s Liberation Army. Hundreds of innocent civilians have been killed in the process, particularly in Jonglei state but also in pockets of rising insecurity around the country. The new country is not without assets. It took control of developed oil fields that are estimate ...
Governing in the Shadows SFB-Governance Lecture
... Scott 2008) so that the meta-governance can occur even without the use of direct intervention by the hierarchical institutions. If meta-governance using hierarchical instruments is to be meaningful, then some alternative forms of governance must be in operation. Much of the discussion of “governance ...
... Scott 2008) so that the meta-governance can occur even without the use of direct intervention by the hierarchical institutions. If meta-governance using hierarchical instruments is to be meaningful, then some alternative forms of governance must be in operation. Much of the discussion of “governance ...
1 International Relations on State Sovereignty
... often confusing it with a reduction in state capabilities for independence and autonomy” (Biersteker and Weber, 1995:7). 4 While making an attempt to bridge the gap between theory and research in international relations, but without a clear working definition of sovereignty, Thomson (a realist) pres ...
... often confusing it with a reduction in state capabilities for independence and autonomy” (Biersteker and Weber, 1995:7). 4 While making an attempt to bridge the gap between theory and research in international relations, but without a clear working definition of sovereignty, Thomson (a realist) pres ...
Corporate Political Activity: A literature review
... 2000; Delmas and Montes-Sancho, 2010; Okhmatovskiy, 2010). As it stands, this area of research is becoming more complex and requires further synthesis to understand its important theoretical dimensions. Not least as the pursuit of competitive advantage through political means can insulate firms from ...
... 2000; Delmas and Montes-Sancho, 2010; Okhmatovskiy, 2010). As it stands, this area of research is becoming more complex and requires further synthesis to understand its important theoretical dimensions. Not least as the pursuit of competitive advantage through political means can insulate firms from ...
Constitutional Secession Rights, Blackmail Threats and
... So, secession rights might protect vulnerable minorities, and could be a prudent precaution in the eventuality of political divorce. Why do some constitutional scholars object to them? Cass Sunstein is probably the most prominent critic of secession rights (1991, 2001a, 2001b). In Buchanan‟s summary ...
... So, secession rights might protect vulnerable minorities, and could be a prudent precaution in the eventuality of political divorce. Why do some constitutional scholars object to them? Cass Sunstein is probably the most prominent critic of secession rights (1991, 2001a, 2001b). In Buchanan‟s summary ...
Theories of European Integration. Ben Rosamond
... The integrative momentum, in the 1960s, was mirrored by a reassertion of nationalist sentiment at elite level in Western European politics. The pivotal figure in this nationalist resurgence was Charles de Gaulle, the French President since the inauguration of the V th Republc in 1958. De Gaulle´s in ...
... The integrative momentum, in the 1960s, was mirrored by a reassertion of nationalist sentiment at elite level in Western European politics. The pivotal figure in this nationalist resurgence was Charles de Gaulle, the French President since the inauguration of the V th Republc in 1958. De Gaulle´s in ...
Democracy and good governance: Nigeria`s dilemma
... governance, enjoys four important attributes which include sovereignty, power, authority and legitimacy (Ekei, 2003). All these elements or attributes are the instruments of effective governance in the sense that they provide the necessary anchor and legal/moral justifications to the government. Gov ...
... governance, enjoys four important attributes which include sovereignty, power, authority and legitimacy (Ekei, 2003). All these elements or attributes are the instruments of effective governance in the sense that they provide the necessary anchor and legal/moral justifications to the government. Gov ...
MURUGU MASTERS THESES - Institute Of Diplomacy and
... decentralized government makes eminent sense, given Kenya‟ s diversity and experience. The Kenya constitution 2010 entrenches devolved government by guaranteeing minimum unconditional transfer of power and resources to the counties under the new dispensation. The devolved units started functioning ...
... decentralized government makes eminent sense, given Kenya‟ s diversity and experience. The Kenya constitution 2010 entrenches devolved government by guaranteeing minimum unconditional transfer of power and resources to the counties under the new dispensation. The devolved units started functioning ...
Accountability and Citizen Participation Project
... responsiveness of, and accountability for government policy priorities and actions also remain a challenge. Social accountability mechanisms in the budgeting process broadly depend on available space for informed participation and the transparency and responsiveness of government institutions to cit ...
... responsiveness of, and accountability for government policy priorities and actions also remain a challenge. Social accountability mechanisms in the budgeting process broadly depend on available space for informed participation and the transparency and responsiveness of government institutions to cit ...
IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM)
... A distinction exists between methods and approaches. The first important thing to note is that whereas a method is concerned with how (modus operandi) the subject –matter-any subject-matter is handled, an approach is basically a matter of value preference in viewing and selecting subject-matter. Thu ...
... A distinction exists between methods and approaches. The first important thing to note is that whereas a method is concerned with how (modus operandi) the subject –matter-any subject-matter is handled, an approach is basically a matter of value preference in viewing and selecting subject-matter. Thu ...
Individuals, Institutions and Public Policy: Making the Linkages
... In addition, people constitute the raw materials for most institutions within the public sector–they are characteristically people processing institutions. This is perhaps particularly evident in areas of social policy but also even in policy areas such as defense that depend upon large number of in ...
... In addition, people constitute the raw materials for most institutions within the public sector–they are characteristically people processing institutions. This is perhaps particularly evident in areas of social policy but also even in policy areas such as defense that depend upon large number of in ...
Decentralisation and local and regional development
... from one territory to another, but the case is far from proven, especially in developing countries. Prud‟homme argues that more than responding to “fine differences in preferences between jurisdictions [governments have] to satisfy basic needs, which are – at least in principle – quite well known” ( ...
... from one territory to another, but the case is far from proven, especially in developing countries. Prud‟homme argues that more than responding to “fine differences in preferences between jurisdictions [governments have] to satisfy basic needs, which are – at least in principle – quite well known” ( ...
Lecture 10 Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation
... • Changing an organization’s structure or culture • Altering the source of conflict ...
... • Changing an organization’s structure or culture • Altering the source of conflict ...
Sources of Conflict
... Focusing on the problem, not the people Focusing on interests, not demands Creating new options for joint gain Focusing on what is fair ...
... Focusing on the problem, not the people Focusing on interests, not demands Creating new options for joint gain Focusing on what is fair ...
Full working paper
... and articulate their values and civic norms. Civil society can also mobilize particular constituencies such as vulnerable and marginalized groups and minorities to participate more fully in politics and public policy. Another important role of civil society is to undertake local development activiti ...
... and articulate their values and civic norms. Civil society can also mobilize particular constituencies such as vulnerable and marginalized groups and minorities to participate more fully in politics and public policy. Another important role of civil society is to undertake local development activiti ...
Peacekeeping, Poverty, and Development: Towards an
... – Peacekeeping economies include the skilled, semiskilled, or unskilled jobs available to local staff in UN offices or NGOs that accompany the UN presence (often secretarial or translation-based, as well as cleaning, cooking, driving, guarding, etc); unskilled and mainly informal work such as housec ...
... – Peacekeeping economies include the skilled, semiskilled, or unskilled jobs available to local staff in UN offices or NGOs that accompany the UN presence (often secretarial or translation-based, as well as cleaning, cooking, driving, guarding, etc); unskilled and mainly informal work such as housec ...