Public Administration in Southeast Asia: Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Macao
About this ebook
Organized by Country
The handbook fills a critical need by bringing together leading scholars who provide an insider perspective and viewpoint on essential and advanced issues. Divided into five sections, each dedicated to a particular country, the text outlines topics relevant to modern public administration, including:
- History and Political Context of Public Administration
- Decentralization and Local Governance
- Public Ethics and Corruption
- Performance Management Reforms
- Civil Service System
Focusing on recent developments in public administration in these countries which are among the fastest growing economies in the world, the book explores their practices and innovative approaches in public administration. For many years people have been fascinated by the cultures, peoples, and governments of Southeast Asia, and now they have a book that discusses the apparatus of government in Southeast Asia – their agencies, contexts, processes, and values.
