Governance Reform Under Real World Conditions: Citizens, Stakeholders, and Voice

Odugbemi, S and Jacobson, T (eds)

ISBN 10: 0821374567 / ISBN 13: 9780821374566

Published by World Bank Publications, 2008

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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean From Markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1100grams, ISBN:9780821374566.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Governance Reform Under Real World Conditions: Citizens, Stakeholders, and Voice
• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0821374567
• ISBN 13: 9780821374566
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 1100 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Political Science

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Synopsis

Although necessary and often first rate, technocratic solutions alone have been ineffective in delivering real change or lasting results in governance reforms. This is primarily because reform programs are delivered no in controlled environments, but under complex, diverse, sociopolitical and economic conditions. Real-world conditions. In political societies, ownership of reform programs by the entire country cannot be assumed, public opinion will not necessarily be benign, and coalitions of support may be scare or nonexistent, even when intended reforms really will benefit those who need them most. While the development community has the technical tools to address governance challenges, experience shows that technical solutions are often insufficient. Difficulties arise when attempts are made to apply what are often excellent technical solutions. Human beings--either acting alone or in groups small and large--are not as amenable as are pure numbers, and they cannot be ignored. In the real world, reforms will not succeed, and they will certainly not be sustained, without the correct alignment of citizens, stakeholders, and voice. 'Governance Reform under Real-World Conditions: Citizens, Stakeholders, and Voice' is a contribution to efforts to improve governance systems around the world, particularly in developing countries. The contributors, who are academics and development practitioners, provide a range of theoretical frameworks and innovative approaches and techniques for dealing with the most important nontechnical or adaptive challenges that impede the success and sustainability of reform efforts. The editors and contributors hope that this book will be a useful guider for governments, think tanks, civil society organizations, and development agencies working to improve the ways in which governance reforms are implemented around the world.