The changing role of government : the reform of public services in developing countries
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The changing role of government : the reform of public services in developing countries
(The role of government in adjusting economies)
Palgrave Macmillan, 2004
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 240-252) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Batley and Larbi examine how governments of developing countries are organized to deliver public services. The book is based on comparative international studies of four service sectors: Health care, urban water, business promotion and agricultural marketing. Governments everywhere are being driven to adopt an 'indirect' approach - managing, contracting and regulating public agencies or private partners, rather than providing services directly. It questions how governments are responding and whether this approach is appropriate to the capacities of developing countries.
Table of Contents
The Changing Roles of Government The Politics of Service Reform Internal Management Reforms Charging for Services The Experience of Contracting The Experience of Regulation The Capacity of Government
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