Accountability in Public Management and Administration in Ban... - 9781138716476

Taylor & Francis

This title was first published in 2000:  Set in the appropriate political and administrative contexts, this comprehensive study of Bangladesh develops our understanding of the issues faced by developing countries embarking on the path of democracy and economic development. > This title was first published in 2000:  This timely volume makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of the issues faced by developing countries embarking on the path of democracy and economic development. Accountability in public management and administration is an essential element in the decision making process. It provides a comprehensive study of public institutions and their management in a developing context. > Contents: Conceptual Analysis: The meaning of accountability; The importance of accountability in public management; A typology of accountability and its mechanisms; Administrative reform: obstacles and solutions. Descriptive Aspects: The system of government in Bangladesh;a