Unit 4 Flashcards
(16 cards)
What type of public administration is considered the best guarantee for turning policy aspirations into social and economic development?
Weberian type of hierarchical public administration
This type of administration emphasizes merit, compliance with formal rules, and accountability.
What was the historical challenge faced by African countries regarding public administration during colonial times?
The system was not institutionalised in a manner that survived political independence
Colonialists did not craft an administration suited for the local people.
What are the seven basic functions of government identified by Anderson?
- Providing economic infrastructure
- Provision of various collective goods and services
- Resolution and adjustment of group conflict
- Maintenance of competition
- Protection of natural resources
- Minimum access to goods and services
- Stabilisation of the economy
These functions are seen as key roles of the state.
According to the World Bank, what are the four fundamental tasks every government should focus on?
- Establish a foundation of law
- Maintain a non-distortionary policy environment
- Invest in basic social services and infrastructure
- Protect the vulnerable and the environment
How is governance defined compared to government?
Governance is a system of values, policies and institutions managing economic, political and social affairs
Government refers to the body making and applying enforceable decisions.
What is the definition of a developmental state?
A state planned to influence the direction and pace of economic and social development rather than leaving it to the market system
It requires social anchoring to prevent predatory autonomy.
What are the key requirements for South Africa to become a truly developmental state according to Gumede?
- Balance economic growth and social development
- Build democratic institutions
- Empower citizens
- Revitalise civil society
- Redesign public and private sector relationships
What does the United Nations define sustainable development as?
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
List the three major emphases of sustainable development according to Cicin-Sain.
- Economic development
- Environmentally appropriate development
- Equitable development
What are some main constraints and challenges impeding Africa’s development as presented by Abedian?
- Political mind-sets are colonial
- Ineffective institutional coordination
- Lack of legislative and policy coordination
- Underdeveloped capital markets
- Slow infrastructure development
- Corruption as an anti-developmental force
What is Agenda 21?
A comprehensive plan of action undertaken globally, nationally, and locally by various organizations to address human impact on the environment
Adopted at the UN conference in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.
What do the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) represent?
A commitment to universal development and poverty eradication made by the international community in the UN Millennium Declaration in 2000
What is Local Economic Development (LED)?
A participatory process that encourages partnerships between private and public stakeholders to design and implement a common development strategy
It aims to create decent jobs and stimulate economic growth.
What is the purpose of an Integrated Development Plan (IDP)?
To establish a development plan for municipalities that addresses short, medium, and long-term challenges
IDP helps municipalities fulfil their developmental mandate.
Fill in the blank: The traditional role of the state includes the ______ of economic infrastructure.
provision
True or False: The role of government in governance is constant and does not change.
False
