Description
Book SynopsisThe Caribbean is at a crucial phase in its development. Global and local pressures have seen the region losing its competitiveness, while it remains at risk of losing out on development gains made in the last few decades. These pressures are demanding improvements in the way government operates, particularly in its policy-making and administrative capacity. This book offers the single most comprehensive reference on public administration in the Caribbean to date, providing information on legacies, tools, and strategies that are beneficial to understanding and improving public policy.
Public Administration and Policy in the Caribbean presents contributed chapters from a host of well-placed practitioners and academics across the region and its diaspora. The collection maps the history and development of Caribbean public policy and management, discussing some of the most relevant contemporary themes and practices in a region that has received insufficient attention in rese
Table of Contents
Public Administration in the Caribbean. Public Administration and Policy in the Caribbean: History and Major Developments. The History of Public Administration in the Commonwealth Caribbean. The History of Public Administration in the French Caribbean. The History of Public Administration in the Dutch Caribbean. The History of Public Administration in the Spanish-Speaking Territories. Issues in Public Administration. Civil Service Performance in the Caribbean. Public Sector Finances in the Caribbean. Ethics Management and Corruption Control in the Caribbean. ICT and E-Government in the Caribbean. Administrative Reforms in the Caribbean. Public Sector Leadership in the Caribbean. Collaborative Government: An Assessment of Cross-Sector Partners. Public Policy Issues and Themes. Health Care Reform. Environment and Disaster Management. Tourism Policy and Management. Education and Literacy. Public Policy and Management in Haiti. State Capacity for International Relations and Participation in International Politics. Migration, Diasporas and the Policy Process in the Caribbean. Public Policy and Management in Cuba.
