Governance and Development

3 credits · School of Public Policy

Exactly how governance, economic growth, and poverty reduction are interrelated is a subject of much controversy. The first part of this course will explore questions such as 'What is governance?' 'What does good governance mean?' 'How is it measured?' 'What is the relationship among governance, growth, and poverty reduction?' 'Does good governance necessarily mean democratic governance?' From there, the course will move on to selected topics central to the good governance agenda, including public sector reform, corruption, and decentralization. The course will end with a look at global influences on developing country governance.