Handbook of Common Terminologies and Definitions in Modern Government

About the Book

This publication provides common terminologies and definitions to enhance the understanding of public governance, management, and administration. It aims to promote the use of good governance principles and applications in modern government. Set in the context of public service design and delivery and optimization of public sector institutional performance, this handbook further aims to enhance the reader’s orientation, approach, and understanding of key concepts and meanings in several related functional disciplines. It has a practical and research application, with insights dealing with organizational change and administrative reshaping, transitioning, and repositioning of public sector organizations.

About the Author

Emerson has worked as an international public sector development consultant serving as Chief Technical Adviser and Team Leader for numerous multi-disciplinary programmes and projects in over 30 countries. His experience covers the design, implementation and management of major programmes and projects in support of Sustainable Development Goals, National Medium Term Development Plan, National Development Strategy and Policy Agendas, Poverty Reduction Strategy, European Development Fund Programmes and Multi-Donor Trust Fund Programmes. He has made representations before several committees including, Budget Priority Committee, Parliamentary Committee, Public Service Commission and Tribunals and have produced and published numerous professional articles, conference papers and reports.