Description
Book SynopsisWhile providing an in-depth analysis of the political stability of South Africa and addressing the unique situation and composition of its society, this book answers the crucial questions, What is the state supposed to achieve?, How will it get there?, and
Where is it now?Table of ContentsStrengthening the centre: the South African Presidency, 1994-2008. Building capacity for water supply and sanitation services. The institutional evolution of the ANC as party of government after 1994. Basic education: a development approach. Where are we going?. Improving the capacity of the state. State models, capacity and economic policy in modern South Africa. Who governs the governors: accountability and government effectiveness in post-apartheid South Africa. State capacity and political accountability in post-apartheid South Africa. Broad-based empowerment or dependent accumulation? The state and development in South Africa. State ownership and the national democratic revolution: debating the issue of nationalisation. The transition to democracy. Performance monitoring and evaluation. Public entities.