Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of Tables and Figures -- Acronyms/Abbreviations -- Authors -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- PART I CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS -- Chapter 1 The Meaning of Accountability -- Chapter 2 The Importance of Accountability in Public Management -- Chapter 3 A Typology of Accountability and its Mechanisms -- Chapter 4 Administrative Reform: Obstacles and Solutions -- PART II DESCRIPTIVE ASPECTS -- Chapter 5 The System of Government in Bangladesh
Chapter 6 History and Machinery of Accountability in BangladeshChapter 7 Understanding Accountability in Bangladesh -- Chapter 8 Problems of Accountability in Bangladesh Public Management -- PART III THEORETICAL CONSIDERATIONS -- Chapter 9 Democracy -- Consequences of Weak Accountability -- Chapter 10 Development -- Consequences of Weak Accountability -- Chapter 11 Human Rights -- Consequences of Weak Accountability -- PART IV COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVES -- Chapter 12 Comparisons: Problems in the UK, India and Sri Lanka -- Chapter 13 Solutions Found in Other Countries
PART V APPLICATIONSChapter 14 Creating Conditions and Applying Positive Lessons for Accountability in Bangladesh -- Chapter 15 Role of Government in Making Accountability Effective -- Chapter 16 Role of Public Opinion -- PART VI CONCLUSION -- Chapter 17 Conclusion -- References -- Appendices
Summary
"This title was first published in 2000: This timely volume makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of the issues faced by developing countries embarking on the path of democracy and economic development. Accountability in public management and administration is an essential element in the decision making process. It provides a comprehensive study of public institutions and their management in a developing context."--Provided by publisher
