Governance in Developing Asia: Public Service Delivery and Empowerment

This publication provides an overview of the role that better governance and citizen empowerment can play in improving public service delivery in developing Asia. The World Development Report 2004 set a framework for public service delivery in terms of the short and long roads to accountability of service providers to citizens. More than a decade on, this book revisits the issue and departs from the WDR framework, highlighting its shortcomings and offering alternative solutions.

Presenting fresh evidence on the relationship between governance and development outcomes, including growth and indicators of living standards, contributors argue that the Asia-Pacific region must do better in delivering essential public services if it wishes to continue improving the quality of life for millions of its people. Quantity and quality of public services in a country can be improved if the government actively solicits citizen involvement in service delivery.

This publication has been copublished with Edward Elgar. For orders, please contact Edward Elgar Publishing.