Bureaucracy and Rural Development in Malaysia

Bureaucracy and Rural Development in Malaysia: A Study of Complex Organizations in Stimulating Economic Development by Gayl D. Ness offers an in-depth analysis of how Malaysia stands out in Southeast Asia for its ability to successfully translate development plans into action. This study explores how Malaysia's unique demographic balance and political circumstances fostered a robust public investment program that prioritized infrastructure, education, and rural development. Unlike its regional counterparts, Malaysia was able to mobilize administrative and financial resources effectively, ensuring that development initiatives, such as road-building and land development, were realized on the ground, benefiting its economy and society. Ness argues that Malaysia's success in stimulating rural development was not only due to well-organized bureaucratic systems but also because of its strategic focus on balancing ethnic interests and prioritizing public investment. This book explores the critical role of complex organizations in shaping Malaysia's economic landscape, analyzing how development goals were formulated, executed, and adapted over time. For readers interested in the dynamics of economic development and the role of bureaucracy in stimulating growth, Bureaucracy and Rural Development in Malaysia provides valuable insights into a nation that defied regional trends to achieve sustained progress. This title was originally published in 1967. Bureaucracy and Rural Development in Malaysia: A Study of Complex Organizations in Stimulating Economic Development by Gayl D. Ness offers an in-depth analysis of how Malaysia stands out in Southeast Asia for its ability to successfully translate developm