The Governance Report 2016
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Author Description
Infrastructure Is A Fundamental Driver Of Economic Growth And Social Development. Yet, Unmet Investment Needs Coexist With White Elephants And Bridges To Nowhere, While Major Construction Projects Face Huge Cost Overruns And Citizen Protest. The Governance Of Infrastructure Is Already Complex, Involving A Wide Array Of Stakeholders And Strategies. Drawing On Novel Survey Data And Case Studies From Around The World, The Governance Report 2016 Examines The Capacity Of Public Administration To Manage Infrastructure Investments, Highlights Governance Innovations, And Provides Guidance For Public Governance Of Infrastructure. The Report Offers Information, Analysis, And Tools For Policymakers, Practitioners, And Academics Interested In Infrastructure And Other Large-scale Projects.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
How can public administration effectively manage the complex governance challenges inherent in large-scale infrastructure projects? The Hertie School of Governance utilizes a combination of original survey data and global case studies to analyze the institutional capacity required for successful infrastructure development. The report argues that improving governance structures is as critical as financial investment in preventing project failure and cost overruns.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of global infrastructure investment trends and common failure points.
- Frameworks for assessing public administration capacity in project management.
- Case studies highlighting governance innovations across different political systems.
Scope Limits
- Does not provide technical engineering or construction specifications.
- Does not offer specific financial investment advice for private sector portfolios.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this report as a primary resource for policymakers and academics focused on the intersection of public administration and large-scale development. Readers frequently note the academic rigor and the practical utility of the governance frameworks presented for managing complex stakeholder environments.
Page Count:
192
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191074756
ISBN-13:
9780191074752
Economics
Public Policy
Governance
Infrastructure
Public Administration
