Open AccessGovernance and State Effectiveness in Asia
Author(s) -
Rahman Hossain Zillur,
Robinson Mark
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
ids bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.25
H-Index - 46
eISSN - 1759-5436
pISSN - 0265-5012
DOI - 10.1111/j.1759-5436.2006.tb00275.x
Subject(s) - corporate governance , openaccess , state (computer science) , asian studies , political science , business , development economics , china , livelihood , geography , economics , law , computer science , finance , archaeology , algorithm , agriculture
This article examines Asian strategies for improving governance and the effectiveness of state institutions. It reviews interpretations of governance that are relevant and appropriate to the Asian context and how these complement or differ from broader definitions. The article considers the rich variety of experience across Asia, in terms of variations in types of regimes, governance indicators and trajectories of reform. It takes stock of Asian-led approaches to improved governance by considering the varied impetus for reform in different countries of the region, as well as how far measures designed to improve the effectiveness and accountability of state institutions have generated positive outcomes for growth and poverty reduction.