Better Governance for Development in the Middle East and North Africa : Enhancing Inclusiveness and Accountability

, by Nabli, Mustapha K.; Humphreys, Charles; Banerji, Arup; Banerji, Arup; Humphreys, Charles

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ISBN: 9780821356357 | 0821356356
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Copyright: 10/1/2003

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This publication proposes an analytical framework for discussing and measuring good governance in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, based on the values of inclusiveness and accountability. It draws on examples, both regionally and internationally, in order to highlight the importance of good governance for economic and social development. The book identifies positive trends in the region, despite the region's legacy of limited public disclosure and transparency, and considers key challenges remaining for countries in the region to further the governance agenda.

Foreword

xiii

Acknowledgments

Glossary of Terms

xvii

Abbreviations and Acronyms

xxi

Overview

(24)

Enhancing Governance in MENA

(2)

Governance Is Typically Weaker in MENA than in the Rest of the World-Qualitatively

(2)

... And in the Measure of Good Governance

(3)

Weak Governance Has Contributed to Weak Growth in MENA ...

(2)

... Because Poor Governance Has Shackled the Business Environment

(2)

Weak Governance Has Also Limited the Quality of Public Goods and Services

(2)

Bridging the Region's Governance Gap Is Both a Challenge and an Opportunity

(3)

Any Program to Enhance Governance Requires Attention to the Twin Values of Inclusiveness and Accountability, ...

(1)

... Starting with an Open Commitment by Countries ...

(1)

... To Formulate and Act on a Program to Enhance Governance ...

(1)

... With Five Pathways to Good Governance:...

(2)

... To Enhance Inclusiveness, ...

(1)

... To Strengthen External Accountability Through National Actions, ...

(1)

... To Strengthen External Accountability Through Local Actions, ...

(1)

... To Improve Internal Accountability Through National Checks and Balances, ...

(1)

... And to Improve Internal Accountability Through Administrative Reforms

(1)

In Sum: Follow Commitment with Action

(1)

Notes

(2)

Analytical Framework for Good Governance in the Middle East and North Africa

(10)

The Good Governance Relationship

(6)

Inclusiveness

(1)

Accountability

(4)

Making Governance "Good"

(4)

1. The Governance Gap in MENA

(40)

Introducing Governance in MENA

(4)

Describing Governance in MENA

(26)

Inclusiveness in MENA

(3)

Accountability in MENA

(14)

Measuring Governance-How Does MENA Compare?

(2)

Overall Governance Quality

(1)

Quality of Administration

(4)

Public Accountability

(3)

Why Governance Has Not Been Improving in MENA

(8)

Geopolitics

(2)

Conflict-or Its Threat

(1)

Oil Wealth

(5)

Notes

(2)

2. Better Governance for Economic Development

(30)

The Governance Gap and Development

(2)

Governance Deficiencies Are at the Root of Slow Growth in MENA

(9)

The Link Between Good Governance and Growth

(1)

Growth in MENA: Sluggish, with Low Private Investment and Productivity

(2)

The Governance Gap Slowed Growth in MENA

(4)

Better Governance Improves the Environment for Productive Investment

(14)

Better Governance Reduces the Scope for Arbitrary Government Policies

(5)

Better Governance Reduces Uncertainty and Costs of Doing Business

(6)

Better Governance Ensures Effective Public Services for Businesses

(3)

Notes

101

(4)

3. Better Governance for Social Development

105

(46)

Service Delivery in MENA: Commitment and Achievements

108

(11)

Overall Outcomes Show Improvement over Time ...

108

(2)

... Because of a Strong Commitment by Governments

110

(4)

A Mixed Record in Public Services Delivery

114

(5)

Governance Matters for Public Service Delivery

119

(29)

An Accountability Framework for Governance and Public Service Delivery

120

(3)

The Link Between the Politicians or Policymakers and the Service Agencies

123

(10)

The Link Between Service Agencies and Client-Citizens

133

(8)

The Link Between Citizens and Politicians

141

(7)

Challenges for the Future

148

(1)

Notes

149

(2)

4. Pathways to Better Governance

151

(28)

The Urgency for Action-Development and Governance Gaps

151

(1)

Overcoming the Governance Gap

152

(20)

Enhancing Inclusiveness

156

(1)

Gaining Stronger Accountability

157

(1)

Improving External Accountability-National Actions

158

(4)

Improving External Accountability-Local Actions

162

(4)

Improving Internal Accountability-National Checks and Balances

166

(2)

Improving Internal Accountability-Administrative Measures

168

(4)

Moving the Governance Agenda Forward

172

(7)

A Commitment for Action ...

175

(2)

... And Formulation of a Program to Enhance Governance

177

Appendixes

A. Construction of Governance Indexes

179

(8)

B. Governance and Income Correlations

187

(6)

C. Estimating the Effect of Governance on Growth

193

(6)

D. Literature Review: Examining Factors that Help Explain the Governance Gap in MENA

199

(8)

E. Governance and Growth: Reviewing the Evidence

207

(4)

F. Country Tables

211

(34)

References

245

(26)

Index

271

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Better Governance for Development in the Middle East and North Africa : Enhancing Inclusiveness and Accountability

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