Strategies and Consequences of Publics Service Reform in
Africa
Coordinator
Olomola Aderigbe
Members
Peris A. Teyie, Boniface Madalitso, Marios Obwona,
Nonceba Mashalaba
Countries of study
Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi,Uganda, South Africa
This study covers key areas such
as civil service reform, budgetary reform, public
procurement and service delivery in 5 selected countries in
Africa. The countries are Nigeria, South Africa, Malawi,
Kenya and Uganda. The countries are drawn from sub-regions
which have considerable experience in public service reform
during the past two decades. Besides, the selected countries
include the largest economies in Africa as well economies of
moderate size. This is suitable for the intended comparative
analysis.
The broad objective of the study
is to undertake a comparative analysis of the strategies and
consequences of public service reform in Africa with a view
to drawing lessons for improved performance. The specific
objectives are:
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To examine the motivation,
nature and trend of public service reforms in selected
African countries during the past two decades;
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To compare the reform
strategies and implementation procedures in the selected
countries;
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To conduct a comparative
analysis of the consequences of the reform and
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To determine the factors
influencing the reform performance and suggest remedial
measures.
Currently, the group is
preparing for its first methodological workshop. This is to
take place in Dakar in the month of May.
