Routledge handbook of public policy in Africa. (2021)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Handbook of public policy in Africa; Public policy in Africa
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Gedion Onyango.
• Editors: Onyango, Gedion
• Contents: Foreword Peter H. Koehn Notes on Contributors Acknowledgements 1. A Public Policy Approach to Governance in Africa: An Introduction Gedion Onyango Part I: Research, Theory and Teaching African Public Policy 2. The Social Science Foundations of Public Policy in Africa Liisa Laakso 3. Researching and Teaching Public Policy and Governance in Africa Chris Tapscott 4. Theorising Public Policy in Africa Goran Hyden 5. Public Authority in Africa Tom Kirk and Tim Allen 6. The Institutional Logics Perspective and Policymaking in Africa James Hathaway 7. Pockets Of Effectiveness (POE) in Africa: A Solution to the Policy Paradox? Anne Mette Kjær Part II: Understanding Policy Framing in Africa 8. Policy Images in Africa Eric E. Otenyo 9. Reflections on the Political Economy of Public Policy Analysis in Africa Michael Kpessa-Whyte and Kafui Tsekpo 10. The Role and Impact of International Bureaucrats in Policymaking in Africa Rosina Foli and Frank L.K. Ohemeng 11. Traditional Chiefs as Institutional Entrepreneurs in Policymaking and Implementation in Africa Salomey K.G. Afrifa and Frank L.K. Ohemeng 12. Public Participation and Policymaking in Local Governance in Africa Emmanuel Botlhale 13. Framing Political Policy Communications in Africa Kobby Mensah, Joyce Manyo and Nnamdi O. Madichie 14. Policy Evaluation in Africa E. Remi Aiyede and Maryam O. Quadri Part III: Understanding Policymaking in Africa 15. Public Policymaking in Africa Lukamba Muhiya Tshombe and Thekiso Molokwane 16. Historical Perspectives of Policymaking and Administration in Africa Felix Kumah-Abiwu, James Korku Agbodzakey and Samuel Kofi Darkwa 17. The Media and Policymaking in Africa: A Comparative Study of Economic Development Policies in South Africa and Nigeria Tk Pooe and Sysman Motloung Part IV: Understanding Policy Reforms in Africa 18. Public-Private Partnership and Public Policy in Africa Joseph O. Obosi 19. Rationales for and Policy Implications of Implementing Semi‐Autonomous Revenue Authorities in Sub-Saharan Africa Matilde Jeppesen 20. Evolution and Change of Communication Policy in Postcolonial Africa: From Independence to the Present Day Osée Kamga 21. Multiculturalism and Policymaking in Africa John Sunday Ojo and Joanne Clarke Part V: Understanding Politics and Public Policy in Africa 22. The Politics of Public Policy in Africa Michael Kpessa-Whyte 23. Political Parties, Political Change and Public Policy in Africa: A Comparative Study of Kenya, Tanzania and Ghana Adams Oloo 24. Political Transition, Policy Change and Implementation in Zambia Musole Siachisa 25. Executive Policymaking During National Crisis: Policy Responses to Covid-19 Pandemic in Uganda Roberts Kabeba Muriisa 26. Political Leadership and Public Policy in Africa: Thabo Mbeki, the Consummate Policy Entrepreneur Ndangwa Noyoo 27. Public Policy and Election Administration in Africa: A Controlling or Innovative Environment Michael Amoah Part VI: Policy Implementation Outcomes in Africa: Country Studies 28. Democratizing Policy Implementation in Africa: Lessons from Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme Emmanuel Kofi Ayisi, Justice Nyigmah Bawole and Emmanuel Yeboah-Assiamah 29. Competing Interests and Lack of Policy Ownership of the Reform Agenda: A Barrier to Uganda’s Reform Success William Muhumuza 30. Public Policy in Cameroon: State-Building Programs under the Influence Alphonse Bernard Amougou Mbarga 31. The Politics of Decentralisation: Policy Reform Design and Implementation in Malawi Asiyati Lorraine Chiweza 32. Indigenization Policy in the Extractive Sector in Zimbabwe: A Critical Reflection Kennedy Manduna and Davison Muchadenyika 33. Policy Learning and Policy Failure in Africa: The Case of Electricity Privatization in Ghana Frank L.K. Ohemeng and Joshua J. Zaato Part VII: Implementing Education Policies in Africa 34. Investing in the People? Analysis of Education Policies in Angola Francisco Miguel Paulo 35. Public-Private Partnerships as Predictors of Success: Lessons from the Education Sector in Post-War Liberia Samuel G. Toe 36. Policy Issues in the Harmonisation of Quality Assurance Systems for Higher Education in Africa Ngepathimo Kadhila and Eugene Lizazi Libebe Part VIII: Understanding Health Policies and Disease Control in Africa 37. Control Programmes for Africa's Parasites: Unrealistic Expectations, Ignored Evidence, and Troubling Outcomes Tim Allen and Melissa Parker 38. Between Marketization and Public Interest Discourses in Health Policy Delivery: Debating Solidarity and Universal Health Care in South Africa Lauren Ela Paremoer 39. Policy Responses to Ebola Virus Disease in West Africa: Experiences from Sierra Leone Lawrence Sao Babawo, Ahmed Vandi and Tommy M. Hanson 40. Confronting Epidemics: The Art of not Knowing and Strategic Ignorance During Ebola Preparedness in Uganda Grace Akello and Melissa Parker Part IX: Understanding Food Security And Social Protection Policies 41. Food and Nutrition Security Policies in Africa Anne Siebert and Julian May 42. Public Policy and Social Protection in Africa: The Rise of Cash Transfers Nathanael Ojong and Logan Cochrane 43. A Genealogy of Policies on Poor and Vulnerable Children and Youth in Kenya Elizabeth Ngutuku Part X: Understanding Women, Gender and Public Policy in Africa 44. Women in Policymaking in Africa Emmanuel Botlhale 45. Gender Mainstreaming in Africa: Local Translations and Institutional Challenges in Ghana, Malawi and South Africa Diana Højlund Madsen, Amanda Gouws and Asiyati Lorraine Chiweza 46. Women and Social Policies in South Africa and Sierra Leone Ina Conradie and Abioseh Bockarie 47. Women Legislators in Legislative Policymaking in Africa Chiedo Nwankwor and Adedeji Adebayo Part XI: Understanding Crisis Management, Migration and Regional Trade 48. Public Policy and Disaster Management: The Role of Law in International Disaster Assistance in Africa María Mercedes Martínez Carrizo 49. Migration Frameworks in Africa: Nature, Dynamics, and Challenges Alemu Asfaw Nigusie 50. Evolution of Trade Policy and Regional Integration in Africa Stephen R. Karangizi and Haruperi R. Mumbengegwi Part XII: Understanding Emerging Policy Issues And Challenges In Africa 51. Open Innovation Systems and Public Policy in Africa: Setting New Boundaries Against Wicked Problems Yeboah-Assiamah Emmanuel, Clement Mensah Damoah and Justice Nyigmah Bawole 52. Africa’s New Megacities: Sustainable Urbanism, Climate Urbanism or Megalopolises of Exclusionary Enclaves John Su
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2021
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 320.6096; Political planning -- Africa; Policy sciences -- Africa; Africa -- Politics and government -- 1960-
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000513943; 9781000513929; 9781003143840
• Related ISBNs: 9780367516215
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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