Research in public policy analysis and management [[electronic resource] ] . Volume 17 Comparative governance reform in Asia : democracy, corruption, and government trust / / edited by Bidhya Bowornwathana, Clay Wescott

• Pubblicazione: Bingley, UK, : Emerald/JAI, 2008
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (260 p.)
• Disciplina: 351.5
• Soggetto topico: Organizational change - Asia; Administrative agencies - Asia - Management
• Soggetto geografico: Asia Politics and government 21st century
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: Phitthay{macr}a B©ıow©ı{macr}onwatthan{macr}a WescottClay Goodloe
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Research in public policy analysis and management; Copyright page; Contents; Chapter 1. Introduction; References; Chapter 2. Importing governance into the Thai polity: competing hybrids and reform consequences; Introduction; Competing hybrids from different interpretations of governance; Reform consequences of competing hybrids; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3. Administrative reform in Hong Kong: an institutional analysis of food safety; Introduction; Theoretical considerations; The case of Hong Kong; Conclusion; Notes; References; Chapter 4. Civil service reform in Indonesia; Introduction ; The Indonesian civil service Basis for change; Direction of reform; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; Note; References; Chapter 5. Combating corruption as a political strategy to rebuild trust and legitimacy: can China learn from Hong Kong quest; Introduction; Hong Kong's anti-corruption experience; Corruption in China: Features and causes; The fight against corruption in China; Analyzing China's corruption control strategy: Constraints and changes; Enforcement problems: From campaign enforcement to institutionalization ; Conceptualizing corruption: From a crisis of the system to the production of legitimacy Can China learn from Hong Kong quest; Enforcement model - multi-agency structure to remain; Concluding remarks; Notes; Acknowledgment; References; Chapter 6. Anti-Corruption agencies in four Asian countries: a comparative analysis; Introduction; Mission and functions of ACAs; Preconditions for the effectiveness of an ACA; Conclusion; Notes; References; Chapter 7. Regulatory reform and bureaucracy in Southeast Asia: variations and consequences; Introduction; The extent and burden of administrative regulation ; Administrative regulations in key aspects of business in Southeast Asian states Reasons for the failure to reform administrative regulations; The link between reform of administrative regulations and economic and social development; Conclusion - scope for reform; References; Chapter 8. A preliminary assessment of public management reform in Taiwan's local government; Introduction; The transformation of local governance in Taiwan; A smaller and capable local government quest; Discussions; Conclusion; Notes; References ; Chapter 9. Building national integrity through corruption eradication in South Korea Introduction; The development of major anti-corruption infrastructure: Anti-Corruption Act and the independent agency for anti-corruption; The development of major anti-corruption measures by KICAC; International evaluation: Corruption Perception's Index (CPI) and Global Corruption Barometer (GCB); The role of civil society for curbing corruption; Policy implications and conclusions; Notes; References ; Chapter 10. Corruption and government trust: a survey of urban and rural inhabitants in the north and northeast of Thailand
• Sommario/riassunto: Features chapters that analyze and compare the experiences of Asian countries in carrying out governance reforms. This book tackles such questions as: how common reform packages designed for developed countries are implemented in developing countries?
• Titolo autorizzato: Research in public policy analysis and management
• ISBN: 1-280-77087-2; 9786613681645; 1-84663-997-2
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910455547103321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Research in public policy analysis and management ; ; v. 17.