Enhanced Parliamentary Oversight: Promoting Good Governance in Smaller States

This groundbreaking book provides insights into how parliamentary oversight is undertaken in small countries and jurisdictions, across the southern African region, and globally. It offers detailed case study examinations of oversight practices and presents the most recent data on current developments. It will be an important resource for practitioners, governments, scholars, and students of legislative studies, international relations, and public administration.

Format: Hardback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 24 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

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In the realm of parliamentary oversight, there has been a notable scarcity of research specifically focused on small countries and jurisdictions, as well as the broader Southern African region, excluding South Africa. This groundbreaking book aims to bridge this gap by delving into the intricacies of oversight practices in these countries. Comprising a distinguished panel of scholars and practitioners, the book builds upon previous research endeavors to present comprehensive case study examinations of oversight across diverse global regions. These regions encompass various Australian and Canadian jurisdictions, the UK Crown and Overseas dependencies, Caribbean islands, autonomous Nordic territories, Southern Africa, and several Pacific island states. Contributors offer the most recent data on current developments worldwide, particularly regarding sub-national parliaments, drawing from primary research and firsthand experiences to provide a deeper theoretical and practical understanding of practices that can be adapted to enhance oversight, mitigate corruption, and promote economic development.

Enhanced Parliamentary Oversight is a vital resource for practitioners, governments, scholars, and students engaged in legislative studies, international relations, and public administration. Its comprehensive coverage and insightful analysis make it an essential read for those seeking to understand and improve parliamentary oversight in diverse contexts.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032355733