Dear Sina,
The dialogue around this topic is complex but interesting indeed. From South Africa I would like to engage you on a case within the Transport sector, the systematic challenges that persisted to plague this sector and current reforms…
Managing for development results within the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA):Author: LM Bosch 07 July 2009Click here to access discussion resources and mediaThe South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is the arm of government that gives social grants to the poor and the infirm (i.e. to the elderly, the disabled and children). In doing so, the government has spent well over 70 billion Rand during a period…See More
Ledule,
This is quite innovative. Indeed the development crisis with which Africa is confronted demand innovative thinking such as experience sharing in this manner. I extol you and hope this can be deepened. We as development practitioners across the region are under obligation to adapt the South African rubost proactivity and confront those who present themselves as obstacles to development in Africa.
Bravo Ledule
Come on guys, jopin me in this beautiful discussion so we share lessons with the rest of Africa and international. We cannot end this discussions without your input or comments, they are much valued!!!!
Dear Sheka,
Thanks for sharing this book review with us and for examining its implications in Sierra Leone.
Although Mauritius doesn't fall in this category, I'll go through the book for its insight into the complexity of issues involved…
BOOK REVIEWFixing Failed States: A Framework for Rebuilding A Fractured WorldBy Ashraf Ghani & Clare Lockhart. Oxford University Press. 2008. What Lessons There Are for Sierra Leone? Review by Sheka BANGURAJICA Scholar (PhD)Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Beppu, JapanE-mail: shekabangs@yahoo.co.uk---------------SummaryIn Fixing Failed States by Ashraf Ghani and Clare Lockhart, the attention of nations and the international community is brought to the realization and the need to be…See More
BOOK REVIEWFixing Failed States: A Framework for Rebuilding A Fractured WorldBy Ashraf Ghani & Clare Lockhart. Oxford University Press. 2008. What Lessons There Are for Sierra Leone? Review by Sheka BANGURAJICA Scholar (PhD)Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Beppu, JapanE-mail: shekabangs@yahoo.co.uk---------------SummaryIn Fixing Failed States by Ashraf Ghani and Clare Lockhart, the attention of nations and the international community is brought to the realization and the need to be…See More
Key Messages:Rethinking and enforcing PSR strategies that tackle issues of values, ethics, integrity and attitude in the public/civil service can turn around the African continent. Strong public institutions, complaint handling systems and streamlined service time processes are in many ways embedded in value-based and ethical public services; and enhances competitiveness;Public sector reforms should be designed and implemented within the socio-political and macroeconomic context of a given…See More