New Public Management in Africa: Emerging Issues and Lessons

New Public Management (NPM) aims to produce efficient, responsible, and client-oriented public services, but reforms often overlook political and cultural contexts. New Public Management in Africa: Emerging Issues and Lessons provides theoretical foundations for NPM reforms in the African context and reflects on the success of existing reforms. The book offers valuable insights into public administration research in and on African states, contributing to the exchange between African and Western administration science research.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 21 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The administrative sciences have witnessed a significant shift towards managerial perspectives in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, leading to the emergence of New Public Management (NPM). This approach aims to deliver efficient, responsible, and client-oriented public services. The reforms pursued under NPM often exhibit great optimism and swift implementation efforts. However, it is important to note that these fundamental reforms may overlook the political and cultural contexts of the implementing countries, even in highly developed industrial nations.

New Public Management in Africa: Emerging Issues and Lessons is a timely volume that offers valuable theoretical foundations for NPM reforms in the African context. It reflects on the success of existing reforms in developing several African states and provides important insights into academic discourse, practical policy, achievements, and desiderata. The individual contributions in this book offer insightful analyses of various aspects of public administration in Africa.

The book as a whole serves as a valuable impetus for public administration research in and on African states. It shares findings on the results of reforms to date and highlights the adjustments required for these reforms to succeed. For public administration researchers outside of Africa, this book provides a review of New Public Management case studies that are unavailable or difficult to find elsewhere. It contributes significantly to the exchange between African and Western administration science research, showcasing the preparedness of African administrative research to address global challenges.

In conclusion, New Public Management in Africa: Emerging Issues and Lessons is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in understanding and implementing public administration reforms in Africa. It provides theoretical foundations, practical insights, and case studies that contribute to the ongoing dialogue between African and Western administration science research. By promoting knowledge exchange and collaboration, this book plays a crucial role in addressing global challenges and advancing the development of public administration in Africa.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032476667