The Role of Public Administration in Building a Harmonious Society

The Role of Public Administration in Building a Harmonious Society
Author: Network of Asia-Pacific Schools and Institutes of Public Administration and Governance. Annual Conference
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 743
Release: 2006
Genre: Asia
ISBN: 971561616X

This volume brings together a collection of papers presented at the annual conference of the Network of Asia-Pacific Schools and Institutes of Public Administration and Governance (NAPSIPAG). The publication reflects the diversity of "grounded voices to be found in the region." While the approaches are different, a distinguishing feature is the depth of local knowledge they exhibit and the manner in which innovation from within the Asia and Pacific region is highlighted.

Digital Public Administration and E-Government in Developing Nations: Policy and Practice

Digital Public Administration and E-Government in Developing Nations: Policy and Practice
Author: Halpin, Edward Francis
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2013-03-31
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1466636920

In recent years, it has become apparent that there are very distinct gaps between developed and developing regions in the world, especially in regards to e-government systems, infrastructures, and processes. Digital Public Administration and E-Government in Developing Nations: Policy and Practice examines e-government from the perspective of developing nations and addresses issues and concerns of developing systems and processes. This publication is a valuable and insightful tool for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students in different fields who are interested in information systems, public policies, politics, and media and communication studies.

Competition and Compromise among Chinese Actors in Africa

Competition and Compromise among Chinese Actors in Africa
Author: Niall Duggan
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2019-08-02
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 981138813X

This book explains why conflict exists among Chinese foreign-policy actors in Africa and argues against the concept that China has a grand strategy in relation to Africa. It does so by examining Sino-African relations by focusing on how China’s Africa policy is constructed and implemented concluding that a large number of actors are active in its formulation and implementation. The book argues that China’s Hegemonic Political Discourse (HPD), the goal of achieving a Harmonious Society and later the Chinese Dream through the Scientific Concept of Development, has dominated Chinese political discourse. It is this HPD that acts as the structural imperative that allows for collective action in the Chinese foreign-policy process in Africa rather than a Chinese grand strategy since the actors are unwilling to break the social norms of the collective process for fear of exclusion. This book will be of great interest to China watchers and those eager to understand how China's rise will impact the developing world.

A Research Agenda for Studies of Corruption

A Research Agenda for Studies of Corruption
Author: Alina Mungiu-Pippidi
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2020-05-29
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1789905001

This interdisciplinary Research Agenda contains state-of-the-art surveys of the field of corruption and points towards an agenda for future research. This comprehensive work covers the main approaches to diagnosing, analysing and measuring corruption, as well as the ways to tackle it. Chapters explore top political and grassroots corruption, buying and stealing votes, corruption in relation to gender and the media, digital anti-corruption and an examination of whistleblowing and market-based tools.

Human-Centered System Design for Electronic Governance

Human-Centered System Design for Electronic Governance
Author: Saeed, Saqib
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2013-03-31
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1466636416

As e-government policies and procedures become widely practiced and implemented, it is apparent that the success of technology in e-government hangs on its consistentency with human practices. Human-Centered System Design for Electronic Governance provides special attention to the most successful practices for implementing e-government technologies. This highly regarded publication highlights the benefits of well designed systems in this field, while investigating the implications of poor practices and designs. This book is beneficial for academics, researchers, government officials, and graduate students interested and involved in design of information systems within the context of e-government.

e-Government in Asia:Origins, Politics, Impacts, Geographies

e-Government in Asia:Origins, Politics, Impacts, Geographies
Author: Barney Warf
Publisher: Chandos Publishing
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2016-11-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0081008996

E-Government in Asia offers a thorough examination of e-governance in Asia, including the uses of the Internet to mediate interactions between Asian governments and their citizens. The book examines how the Internet is reshaping these interactions in the region and summarizes the nature of e-government, the growth of the Internet in Asia, issues of the digital divide, and how the Internet is affecting the ways in which public services are provided, how Asians acquire information, and other issues. Offers essential reading for many social science courses on Asia, including geography, political science, public administration, as well as courses on the social impacts of technology, notably the Internet Examines issues of e-governance, which loom large in significant Asian economies, including China Examines how e-governance in Asia is shaped by regional geographies Explores how the Internet is affecting the ways in which public services are provided and how Asians acquire information

Policy Analysis in Australia

Policy Analysis in Australia
Author: Head, Brian
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2018-03-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1447347498

Policy Analysis in Australia offers a distinctly Australian interpretation of policy scholarship with eighteen chapters strongly reflecting the outstanding contributions of Australian scholars to the field of public policy. It provides a coherent overview of the strengths and opportunities for policy analysis in Australia. It recognises that government agencies are no longer regarded as the sole source of sound policy analysis, and takes a broad view of policy analysis capacity, both within institutions at all levels of government, and beyond government in the media, political parties, business, and non-government associations. It provides a valuable contribution to Australian scholarship about policy analysis in academic, professional, teaching and learning contexts, and is a key addition to research and teaching in comparative policy analysis and policy studies more generally.

Routledge Handbook of Corruption in Asia

Routledge Handbook of Corruption in Asia
Author: Ting Gong
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2016-11-25
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1317507886

Corruption in Asia ranges from the venal rent-seeking of local officials to the million-dollar bribes received by corrupt politicians; from excessive position-related consumption to future job offers in the private sector for compliant public servants; from money-laundering to ‘white elephant’ projects that do little more than line the pockets of developers and their political partners. The Routledge Handbook of Corruption in Asia addresses the theories, issues and trends in corruption and anticorruption reform that have emerged from this diverse experience. The book is divided into four major parts: corruption and the state; corruption and economic development; corruption and society; and controlling corruption: strategies, successes and failures. Chapters compare and contrast corruption in different social and institutional contexts, examine both successful and unsuccessful attempts to control it, and consider what lessons can be drawn from these Asian experiences. This academically rigorous and insightful book will be of interest to a wide range of students and scholars, particularly those of Asian studies, politics and sociology.

ICTs for Global Development and Sustainability: Practice and Applications

ICTs for Global Development and Sustainability: Practice and Applications
Author: Steyn, Jacques
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 473
Release: 2010-09-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1615209980

"This book unites the theoretical underpinnings and scientific methodology of an approach of deploying ICT in marginalized communities to bridge the so-called digital divide. This book contains case studies of Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean that demonstrate which approaches work and which do not in deploying public access to information sources"--Provided by publisher.

Handbook of Research on Geographic Information Systems Applications and Advancements

Handbook of Research on Geographic Information Systems Applications and Advancements
Author: Faiz, Sami
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 675
Release: 2016-10-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1522509380

The proper management of geographic data can provide assistance to a number of different sectors within society. As such, it is imperative to continue advancing research for spatial data analysis. The Handbook of Research on Geographic Information Systems Applications and Advancements presents a thorough overview of the latest developments in effective management techniques for collecting, processing, analyzing, and utilizing geographical data and information. Highlighting theoretical frameworks and relevant applications, this book is an ideal reference source for researchers, academics, professionals, and students actively involved in the field of geographic information systems.