TY - BOOK AU - Agere,Sam TI - Promoting good governance: principles, practices and perspectives SN - 0850926297 U1 - 352 AGE PY - 2000/// CY - London PB - Commonwealth Secretariat KW - Public administration KW - Government productivity KW - Public-private sector cooperation N1 - "Management and Training Services Division, Commonwealth Secretariat"--Cover; Includes bibliographical references; Concepts and issues -- Good governance in the public sector : promotion and management of productivity -- Accountability and transparency in the public service -- Public and private sector partnership paradigm -- The role of the state in creating a conducive environment -- Public and private sector values in partnership strengthening -- Teaching, training and management development for public services N2 - This publication focuses on good governance with the emphasis on public sector reforms. It addresses: the role of public management in promoting productivity & increasing performance with relation to economic growth & sustainable development; accountability & transparency linked to administrative performance; public & private sector interface & partnership; the role of the state; values & ethics; implications for training, teaching & development ER -