Reinventing Government for the Twenty First Century or Food Quality Assurance

Reinventing Government for the Twenty-First Century: State Capacity in a Globalizing Society

Author: Dennis A Rondinelli

"Offers readers experience, perspectives, analyses, proposals, and ideas they will not find anywhere else on central, important matters having a bearing on everyone."
—The Small Press Book Review, February 2004

"An excellent and coherent series of readings, which provide both conceptual models and practical lessons of experience relating to the dynamic opportunities and challenges of building the capacities for a competent state in an era of globalization."

—Moses N. Kiggundu, Ph.D.,Public Affairs and Management, Sprott School of Business
Carleton University

"Full of innovative ideas, this volume stands out as exceptionally well informed, lucid, and measured. A most useful reading for all those concerned with the role of the state in the era of globalization."

—Adam Przeworski, Department of Politics, New York University

"The authors and editors have forged a rare, coherent narrative illuminating the state as a competent, adaptable partner linking global with local governance for navigating this new century."

—E. Philip Morgan, Monterey Institute of International Studies

• Melds theoretical models with practical experience

• Written by world-renowned experts on public administration

• Guides future policy debates on helping to build effective and efficient states

How does a government seeking to participate in and benefit from an integrated and interdependent world become more professional, technologically proficient, deregulated, and accountable? Reinventing Government for the Twenty-First Century tells you how.

The authors identify the forces of globalization and the structuralchanges needed to increase state capacity and enhance global-scale participation. Professionals directly involved in assisting governments show public leaders and administrators how to improve the quality of their performance in government.

Table of Contents:

	Figures and Tables
	Foreword
	Preface
	Acronyms
1	Reinventing Government for the Twenty-First Century: An Introduction	1
2	Globalization and the Role of the State: Challenges and Perspectives	17
3	Promoting National Competitiveness in a Globalizing Economy: The State's Changing Roles	33
4	Making Globalization and Liberalization Work for People: Analytical Perspectives	61
5	Pro-Poor Policies for Development	83
6	Strengthening the Integrity of Government: Combating Corruption Through Accountability and Transparency	99
7	Mobilizing the State's Financial Resources for Development	121
8	Building Social Capital Through Civic Engagement	143
9	Creating and Applying Knowledge, Innovation, and Technology	163
10	Strengthening Local Governance Capacity for Participation	181
11	Decentralizing Governance: Participation and Partnership in Service Delivery to the Poor	195
12	Partnering for Development: Government-Private Sector Cooperation in Service Provision	219
13	The Competent State: Governance and Administration in an Era of Globalization	243
	About the Contributors	261
	Index	265

Interesting textbook: The Sprouting Book or Tough Love

Food Quality Assurance: Principles and Practices

Author: Inteaz Alli

The field of food quality assurance has evolved substantially over the past decade, and certain key developments have become widely accepted. These include Quality Systems (e.g., ISO 9000) and HACCP. Consequently, it has become essential for students preparing for careers in the food industry to have some basic training in these systems as part of the curricula in their university or college programs. Food Quality Assurance: Principles and Practices integrates the latest principles, practices, and terminology of food safety systems with those of quality management systems to provide an understanding of a single food quality management system.