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Despite the large amounts of human and financial resources invested to foster democratic governance in developing countries, statistics show that the majority of these countries have not yet achieved significant improvements in living standards. While some regions make strides towards improving the living conditions of their citizens, Sub-Saharan Africa, for instance, is still trapped in poverty with more than 40% of its 600 million people living below the internationally recognized absolute poverty line of one US dollar per day. Poor governance and corruption should be highlighted as the most important systemic factors contributing to poverty in developing countries. As a result the institutional foundations of these countries are weakened, public funds are misappropriated, and policies and programs aimed at reducing poverty and fostering sustainable economic growth are undermined. It is therefore not surprising that a 2008 Transparency International report found a direct link between corruption and the failure of the societal institutions designed to achieve the Millennium Development Goals in the majority of developing countries. This book investigates the problems of democratic governance, particularly as they relate to corruption, and also whether democracy should be based on universal principles or local context and historical factors. It also analyses the rule of law, in promoting democratic governance and curbing corruption and if governmental, non-governmental organizations, and civil societies are effective in promoting democratic governance and curbing corruption. This book will go beyond identifying the challenges and offer plausible solutions that could be adapted to various developing countries. It is premised on the importance of bridging theory and practice, which has been lacking in most local and international development publications, making of interest to scholars and policy-makers alike concerned with public administration in developing countries.

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Preface -- Contents -- Contributors -- Part I: Development Discourse: Change Versus Continuity -- Chapter 1: Introduction: Development Discourse and Its Challenges and Directions -- Chapter 2: The Narrative Foundations of International Development -- Chapter 3: Managing Social Change 1n Complex Environments: A Chaos Approach to Environmental Impacts -- Chapter 4: Sustainable Development: What Does Sustainability Mean to Individuals in the Conduct of Their Lives and Businesses? -- Chapter 5: The Myths of Economic Growth (GNP): Implications for Human Development -- Chapter 6: Social Scientific Knowledge and American Interests: An Episode in the Development of Development Theory -- Part II: Development Domains and Their Significance -- Chapter 7: Development as a Multidimensional Concern -- Chapter 8: From Development Administration to New Public Management in Postcolonial Settings: Internal Problems, External Prescriptions -- Chapter 9: Evaluating Indicators for Rural Women's Socioeconomic Development: The Case of Thailand -- Chapter 10: Fossilization of Chinese Customs Under Colonial Rule in Hong Kong: Implications for Gender and Development -- Chapter 11: Information and Communication Technologies as Tools for Development: Between Skepticism and Optimism -- Part III: Development Policy Issues in Major Sectors -- Chapter 12: Smallholder Response to Population Pressure and Adversity in Rwanda -- Chapter 13: Structural Adjustment in Bulgarian Agriculture -- Chapter 14: Factors Affecting Sustainable Health Care Management Programs in Post-Soviet Transitional Economies -- Chapter 15: The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Policy Implications -- Chapter 16: Industrial Development Policies and Strategies: The African Case

Rethinking governance and democracy in developing countries: looking back, moving forward / M. Shamsul Haque, Anastase Shyaka, and Gedeon M. Mudacumura -- Legacy of the NPM model in governance: impacts of its neoliberal principles on democracy in Asia, Africa, and Latin America / M. Shamsul Haque -- Understanding Africa's governance structures and its economic growth performance: past, present, and future / Oluwole Owoye and Olugbenga A. Onafowora -- Reshaping economic and political governance: role of the BRICS / Asha Gupta -- The Arab Spring and democratic processes in North Africa: implications for sub-Saharan Africa / Chris M.A. Kwaja -- Girardin's ethical hexagon: democratic governance and the role of ethics in politics and public service / Denis Venter -- Strengthening democratic governance and accountability in Rwanda: the role of the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) / Félicien Usengumukiza, Jean Paul Munyandamutsa, and Esperance Nshutiraguma -- The new South Africa's democratic governance complexities / Boyie Sabelo Dlamini -- Making local government more local: strategies for successful decentralization in transitional countries / Jyldyz Kasymova, Marco Aurelio M. Ferreira, and Tia Sherèe Gaynor -- Challenges faced in the delivery of public services in Uganda's local governments / William Kalanzi -- Civic governance, engagement, and protest in quest of democracy in Uganda / Prince Karakire Guma -- Fighting corrupt practices in the local government authorities in Tanzania: the role of the National Audit Office / Japhace Poncian -- Home-grown solutions: key drivers of the development process in Rwanda / Florence Mutesi and Prince H. Kayigire -- Understanding SMEs in peace-building: lessons from Kenya / Caleb Wafula -- Electoral adjudication in Africa's democratic process: a prerequisite for electoral justice / Lydia A. Nkansah.

"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. All these issues, in general, have great significance for realizing an authentic and enduring mode of democratic governance in the developing world."--Provided by publisher.

"Sustainable Development Policy and Administration provides a learning resource describing the major issues that are critical to understanding the multiple dimensions of sustainable development. The overall theme of each contributed chapter in this book is the urgent need to promote global sustainability while adding insights into the challenges facing the current and future generations. This volume brings together diverse contributions that cover the multiple facets of development, resulting in a rich reference for students, development managers, and others interested in this emerging field"--EBL

Sustainable Development Policy and Administration provides a learning resource describing the major issues that are critical to understanding the multiple dimensions of sustainable development. The overall theme of each contributed chapter in this book is the urgent need to promote global sustainability while adding insights into the challenges facing the current and future generations. This volume brings together diverse contributions that cover the multiple facets of development, resulting in a rich reference for students, development managers, and others interested in this emerging field.