Public Administration in Southeast Asia

Description

While public administration practice and education has become considerably professionalized in the last decade, existing knowledge on public administration in Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, and Hong Kong is fragmented at best, and devoid of a useful reference. Sufficiently in-depth and well-rounded, this handbook fills a critical need by bringing together leading scholars in the field. Focusing on recent developments in public administration in these countries which are among the fastest growing economies in the world, it explores their unique practices and innovative approaches in public administration. 

Organized by Country

Divided into five sections, each dedicated to a particular country, the text outlines the most relevant topics to modern public administration, including—

The handbook also contains introductory and concluding chapters that summarize and analyze its content in interesting and thought provoking ways.

Contents

Thailand. History and Context of Public Administration in Thailand. Performance Management Reforms. Public Ethics and Corruption. Civil Service System. Government Finance. Public Policy Process and Democracy (including NGO’s). Singapore. History and Context of Public Administration in Thailand. Performance Management Reforms. Public Ethics and Corruption. Civil Service System. Government Finance. Public Policy Process and Democracy (including NGO’s).Philippines. History and Context of Public Administration in Thailand. Performance Management Reforms. Public Ethics and Corruption. Civil Service System. Government Finance. Public Policy Process and Democracy (including NGO’s). Vietnam. History and Context of Public Administration in Thailand. Performance Management Reforms. Public Ethics and Corruption. Civil Service System. Government Finance. Public Policy Process and Democracy (including NGO’s). Hong Kong. History and Context of Public Administration in Thailand. Performance Management Reforms. Public Ethics and Corruption. Civil Service System. Government Finance. Public Policy Process and Democracy (including NGO’s).

Related Subjects

1. Public Policy
2. Fundamentals & General Reference
3. Government & Education
4. Policy
5. Public Administration & Management
6. Government