Promoting Good Governance

Principles, Practices and Perspectives

Paperback: £25.00
978-0-85092-629-3

Promoting Good Governance

Contributors: Sam Agere
Series Title: Managing the Public Service: Strategies for Improvement Series
Publication date: 1 January 2000
Size: 240mm x 156mm
ISBN: 978-0-85092-629-3
Pages: 144

The concept of good governance is interlinked with institutionalised values such as democracy, observance of human rights, accountability, transparency and greater efficiency and effectiveness of the public sector.

This publication focuses on key elements of good governance. It discusses the role of public management in promoting productivity and improving performance in the pursuit of efficiency, effectiveness, economic growth, sustainable development and social justice. It also looks at the public/private sector interface in the context of developing a meaningful and effective partnership in economic development.



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Concepts and Issues  
Good Governance in the Public Sector – Promotion and Management of Productivity  
Accountability and Transparency in the Public Service  
Public and Private Sector Partnership Paradigm  
The Role of the State in Creating a Conducive Environment  
Public and Private Sector Values in Partnership Strengthening  
Teaching, Training and Management Development for the Public Services