Handbook of Public Management in Africa

Elgar Handbooks in Public Administration and Management

Edited by Gerrit van der Waldt, Research Professor of Public Governance, Department of Public Management and Governance, North-West University, South Africa

This forward-thinking Handbook provides a thorough and comprehensive guide on the positive prospects for public management and governance across the African continent. Exploring best practices learned by public management and governments in the region, this book examines Africa’s ability to leapfrog developed nations in the adoption and adaptation of managerial models, techniques and applications for government.

‘As much of public management literature is focused on Western countries and their emphasis on efficiency, effectiveness, and economy, this edited volume on African public management is most welcome given its focus on community and consensus-building. To place public management in its political, historical, and cultural context with attention for all government levels is most welcome. Van der Waldt has done Africa and the study of public administration a great service.’
– Jos C.N. Raadschelders, The Ohio State University, US