Policy Response, Local Service Delivery, and Governance in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

This book analyzes governance, policy management, and policy performance in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, focusing on central social issues such as empowerment, minority inclusion, institutional trust, policy implementation, and local service delivery. Despite differences, commonalities with other South Asian countries are highlighted.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 266 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of governance, policy management, and policy performance in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, exploring contemporary issues that impact these nations at both the central and local levels. With a strong focus on central social concerns such as empowerment, minority inclusion, institutional trust, policy implementation, and local service delivery, the book offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by these countries in their democratic journey.

Despite their recent adoption of democratic governance, these three countries have encountered a painful and challenging path toward establishing and consolidating democracy, as well as enhancing their governance capacity. The chapters in this volume are country-specific studies based on extensive empirical data, both quantitative and qualitative, collected over several years. Presented in a readable and accessible prose, these findings have the potential to apply to other contexts within and beyond the borders of these countries.

While South Asia presents unique challenges and dynamics, the policy and governance issues explored in this book share commonalities with other South Asian countries. The book highlights the importance of understanding these commonalities in order to develop effective strategies for addressing regional challenges and promoting sustainable development.

Overall, this book provides a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in understanding the complexities of governance, policy management, and policy performance in South Asia and beyond. It offers insightful analysis and practical recommendations that can contribute to the improvement of governance and policy outcomes in these countries.

Weight: 379g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030660208
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021