
On Governance
What It Is, What It Measures and Its Policy Uses
Robert I. Rotberg(Editor)
The Centre for International Governance Innovation (Publisher)
Published on 17. October 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
178 pages
978-1-928096-06-1 (ISBN)
Description
Spreading good governance is a key goal of political leaders and reformers - whether it is to improve cities, nations, regimes or institutions - because better-governed people are more likely to avoid civil conflict and obtain significant social returns.
But just what is meant by "governance" at the national or international level? Is it a fuzzy concept, or is it a clear set of rules or norms? How can it help to strengthen societies and drive better policy?
On Governance: What It Is, What It Measures and Its Policy Uses answers these questions. By proposing new theories for national and global governance, examining more than 90 governance indexes and analysing best practices in governance, this volume suggests how policy makers can use governance theory and governance indexes to improve both domestic and multilateral decision making.
World order depends on strengthened governance. On Governance spells out the meaning and the potential benefits of governance innovation for civil society and national policy makes. Building on the measured effects of policies in many dimensions of human existence, this book provides a guide to creating more positive outcomes for people everywhere.
But just what is meant by "governance" at the national or international level? Is it a fuzzy concept, or is it a clear set of rules or norms? How can it help to strengthen societies and drive better policy?
On Governance: What It Is, What It Measures and Its Policy Uses answers these questions. By proposing new theories for national and global governance, examining more than 90 governance indexes and analysing best practices in governance, this volume suggests how policy makers can use governance theory and governance indexes to improve both domestic and multilateral decision making.
World order depends on strengthened governance. On Governance spells out the meaning and the potential benefits of governance innovation for civil society and national policy makes. Building on the measured effects of policies in many dimensions of human existence, this book provides a guide to creating more positive outcomes for people everywhere.
Reviews / Votes
'On Governance is a trailblazing contribution to our theoretical and practical understanding of how governments successfully 'perform' or effectively deliver services to their citizens. With methodological nuance and analytical precision, Rotberg and his colleagues provide a pioneering road map to the new governance 'index universe,' offering important guidance on how these emerging diagnostic tools can help improve policy making at the local, national and global levels.' (Alexander Cooley, Professor and Department Chair, Barnard College; Deputy Director for Social Sciences Programming, Columbia University)'The analysis of governance has concerned many disciplines, generating an enormous literature attempting to define and measure this concept. This book strikes a difficult compromise: it does justice to such a complex and multifaceted subject, while remaining accessible to a variety of readers. I would recommend it to colleagues, policy makers and students alike.' (Antonio Savoia, Professor, Institute for Development Policy Management, University of Manchester)
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Language
English
Place of publication
Ontario
Canada
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-928096-06-1 (9781928096061)
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Person
Robert I. Rotberg is the founding director of the Program on Intrastate Conflict, Harvard Kennedy School; president emeritus of the World Peace Foundation; fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences; sometime Fulbright Professor at both the Paterson School of International Affairs (Carleton University) and the Balsillie School of International Affairs (University of Waterloo); and senior fellow of the Centre for International Governance Innovation. His most recent book is Africa Emerges: Consummate Challenges, Abundant Opportunities (Polity 2013). In 2014-2015 he was fellow of the Woodrow Wilson International Center.
Content
Acronyms
Introduction Robert I. Rotberg
1. The Governance of Nations: Definitions and Measures Robert I. Rotberg
2. Evaluating Governance Indexes: Key Criteria Rachel M. Gisselquist
3. The Indexes of Governance Robert I. Rotberg and Aniket Bhushan
4. Governance Indexes in Comparative Perspective: The Database
5. Governance Indicators and Policy Making: Theory and Practice Rachael Calleja, David Carment and Yiagadeesen Samy
6. Potential Lessons for Europe from Key Governance Measures Michaela Saisana, Andrea Saltelli and Gianfranco Lucchese
7. Generating Successful Global Governance: Creating Comity in the Arctic Denise Garcia
8. Global Governance Thomas Biersteker
Acknowledgements
Contributors
Introduction Robert I. Rotberg
1. The Governance of Nations: Definitions and Measures Robert I. Rotberg
2. Evaluating Governance Indexes: Key Criteria Rachel M. Gisselquist
3. The Indexes of Governance Robert I. Rotberg and Aniket Bhushan
4. Governance Indexes in Comparative Perspective: The Database
5. Governance Indicators and Policy Making: Theory and Practice Rachael Calleja, David Carment and Yiagadeesen Samy
6. Potential Lessons for Europe from Key Governance Measures Michaela Saisana, Andrea Saltelli and Gianfranco Lucchese
7. Generating Successful Global Governance: Creating Comity in the Arctic Denise Garcia
8. Global Governance Thomas Biersteker
Acknowledgements
Contributors