Routledge Handbook of Public Policy in Africa

This Handbook provides an authoritative and foundational disciplinary overview of African Public Policy and a comprehensive examination of the practicalities of policy analysis, policymaking processes, implementation, and administration in Africa today. It assembles a multidisciplinary team of distinguished and upcoming Africanist scholars, practitioners, researchers, and policy experts working inside and outside Africa to analyze the historical and emerging policy issues in 21st-century Africa. The contributions examine an interplay of prevailing institutional, political, structural challenges and opportunities for policy effectiveness to discern striking commonalities and trajectories across different African states.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 680 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This Handbook offers an in-depth and comprehensive exploration of African Public Policy, providing a foundational disciplinary overview. It delves into the practicalities of policy analysis, policymaking processes, implementation, and administration in contemporary Africa. Drawing upon a diverse team of distinguished and emerging Africanist scholars, practitioners, researchers, and policy experts, the book offers a multi-faceted analysis of the historical and emerging policy issues confronting 21st-century Africa. While primarily focused on comparative public policy in Africa, it also addresses key questions such as how public policy can be understood and taught in the context of the continent, how policymaking unfolds in unstable political contexts or under pressure, the impact of democratization on policy processes in Africa, and the ways in which recent transformations, including technological advancements, have shaped public policy in the region.

The contributions in this Handbook examine the intricate interplay between prevailing institutional, political, structural challenges, and opportunities for policy effectiveness, revealing striking commonalities and trajectories across different African states. By exploring these dynamics, the book provides valuable insights for practitioners, politicians, researchers, university students, and academics interested in studying and understanding the governance dynamics of African countries.

Overall, this Handbook serves as a crucial resource for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of African Public Policy and its implications for the future of the continent.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367699208