Governance : issues and challenges / edited by Shivani Singh.

Contributor(s):

Singh, Shivani [edt]

Material type:

TextPublication details: Los Angeles : SAGE, 2016.Description: xvii, 249, I-5 p. : ill. b&w ; 25 cmContent type:

text

ISBN:

9789386042125

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

320.9

Contents:

Pt. 1. Government and governance: concepts -- Ch. 1. Understanding governance in the 21st century / Anita Bagai -- Ch. 2. Citizen's rights and their obligations / Sukant Vyas -- Pt. 2. Governance and development -- Ch. 3. Changing dimensions of development strengthening democracy through good governance / Namrata Singh -- Ch. 4. Law enforcement and administration of justice / O.P. Mishra -- Pt. 3. Environmental governance -- Ch. 5. Human-environment interaction / Mahesh Kr Deepak -- Ch. 6. Green governance: moving towards sustainable development / Prakash Chand -- Ch. 7. Tribe and prejudice: a historical perspective of forest state relations / Namrata Singh -- Pt. 4. Local governance -- Ch. 8. Democratic decentralization / Sangita Dhall -- Ch. 9. People's participation in governance / Sangita Dhall -- Pt. 5. Good governance initiatives in India: best practices -- Ch. 10. Corporate social responsibility / Bidyut Chakrabarty -- Ch. 11. Citizen's charter / Shivani Singh -- Ch. 12. E-governance : an enabling tool for good governance / Sangita Dhall -- Ch. 13. Right to information / Shivani Singh -- Ch. 14. Public service delivery / Manjari Raj Oraon -- Conclusion / Shivani Singh.

Summary: It is important to understand governance and its effects on administration and development in the context of a globalized environment. This textbook deals with the concepts and dimensions of governance by highlighting the major debates in the contemporary times. It emphasizes on the paradigm shift from government to governance and how the role of the state has changed over the years. Different facets of governance, such as democratic decentralization, environmental governance and role of non-state actors have been thoroughly discussed. Further, it provides insights into various good governance initiatives introduced in India, including Right to Information Act (RTI), e-governance and Citizen's Charter.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Barcode
Books	Marbella International University Centre Library	320.9 GOV gov (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	11628

Includes bibliographical references and index.

It is important to understand governance and its effects on administration and development in the context of a globalized environment. This textbook deals with the concepts and dimensions of governance by highlighting the major debates in the contemporary times. It emphasizes on the paradigm shift from government to governance and how the role of the state has changed over the years. Different facets of governance, such as democratic decentralization, environmental governance and role of non-state actors have been thoroughly discussed. Further, it provides insights into various good governance initiatives introduced in India, including Right to Information Act (RTI), e-governance and Citizen's Charter.

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