This book is unique in that it explores public sector reform from a strategic management perspective. The authors whose work is represented in the book examine seven strategies for public management reform: (1) increases in accountability, (2) decentralization and delegation of authority and...

Introduction : Globalization and public sector reform / Yusuf Bangura and George A. Larbi -- Applying the new public management in developing countries / George A. Larbi -- Elusive public sector reform in east and southern Africa / Ole Therkildsen -- Public sector management reform in Latin...