The Failure of International Intervention
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Köp båda 2 för 1916 kr'. . . a detailed and well-argued book. . . They provide an excellent historical narrative that explodes the twin myths that nation building is a new phenomenon and that the post-war recovery in Japan and Germany constitutes examples of successful nation building that can be replicated elsewhere. . . this book is essential reading for anyone engaged in this issue.' -- Aidan Hehir, Political Studies Review "Nation Building", "Good Governance" and "Democratization" are the main slogans guiding efforts to help societies in trouble. But nearly all such contemporary endeavors fail. This book is invaluable in exposing the causes for disappointing results and thus provides foundations for much improved policies. It is obligatory reading for all concerned with improving governance.' -- Yehezkel Dror, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and author of The Capacity to Govern: A Report to the Club of Rome (2002) 'Reporting on the failure of international intervention, Jenkins and Plowden offer an illuminating analysis of an old but always ignored truth: institutions can be imported, not exported.' -- Luiz Carlos Bresser-Pereira, Getulio Vargas Foundation, Sao Paulo, Brazil 'Anyone contemplating giving aid to developing countries for economic development and governmental modernisation should read this wide-ranging and sharp analysis of why past programmes have brought disappointment and disillusion, and what can be done in the future to ensure more effective use of such aid. It goes beyond economics, encompassing history, culture, social factors and above all politics. It reflects the accumulated wisdom and scholarship of two experienced practical administrators and consultants, who have seen at first hand what can go wrong.' -- G.W. Jones, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
Kate Jenkins, Visiting Professor, Government Department, London School of Economics and Chairman, KJA Ltd., and the late William Plowden, former Visiting Professor, Government Department, London School of Economics, UK
Contents: 1. Nationbuilding and Governance 2. Empire and Influence 3. The Providers: The Donors 4. The Recipients: The Host Nations 5. The System and its Objectives 6. Evaluation and Outcome 7. Culture and Context 8. The Constraints on Reform 9. Conclusions Bibliography Index