New Public Management in Africa: Contemporary Issues (1st ed. 2022) (Palgrave Studies of Public Sector Management in Africa)

By: Robert E. Hinson and Nnamdi Madichie and Ogechi Adeola and Justice Nyigmah Bawole and Isaiah Adisa and Kwame Asamoah

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Synopsis: This book analyses and evaluates the accomplishments, challenges, and approaches associated with the New Public Management (NPM) in Africa towards establishing context-specific interventions for public sector institutions' performance. Taking the reader through various business and management approaches, including leadership in the public sector, digitalisation, market orientation and trust building, this book provides an understanding of the key issues facing public sector organisations in Africa and offers novel ways of approaching public management in a changing socio-economic landscape to drive improved performance of public institutions.The book offers students, practitioners and researchers important insights on NPM and public sector institutions in Africa. The recommendations of the book will help government and policymakers implement appropriate public sector management policies for strengthening public sector service delivery in Africa.