Elements of Effective Governance Measurement, Accountability and Participation |
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| Author:
| Callahan, Kathe |
| Series title: | Public Administration and Public Policy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8493-7096-0 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2006 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $145.00 |
Book Description:
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One of the first to combine these topics under one heading, this book explores the relationship between accountability, government performance, and public participation. It discusses two main assumptions: greater accountability leads to better performance, and the more the public is involved in the measurement of government performance, the more they can hold government accountable for its performance. It presents the basics of performance measurement, defines public sector...
More DescriptionOne of the first to combine these topics under one heading, this book explores the relationship between accountability, government performance, and public participation. It discusses two main assumptions: greater accountability leads to better performance, and the more the public is involved in the measurement of government performance, the more they can hold government accountable for its performance. It presents the basics of performance measurement, defines public sector accountability, examines the rationale for and against direct citizen participation, and provides in-depth case studies on state and local governments that have attempted to implement performance measurement systems with the input of the public, performance-based accountability systems, and broad public participation strategies.