Public Policy and Research in Africa

“Each of the authors in this volume speak with authority and clarity, informed by both personal experience as university teachers and researchers of public policy in Africa… This book is a must read for scholars and students.” —Peter Wanyande, Professor of Political Science, University of Nairobi, K...

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Other Authors: Aiyede, E. Remi (Editor), Muganda, Beatrice (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Palgrave Macmillan 2023, 2023
Edition:1st ed. 2023
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1: Introduction: Research Capacity for Evidence Informed Policy Making in Africa
  • Chapter 2: Policy Analysis and Innovation: Why Social Science matters for Public Policy
  • Chapter 3: Social Science Foundations of Public Policy
  • Chapter 4: Research Methods for Public Policy
  • Chapter 5: Governance and Politics of Public Policy in Africa
  • Chapter 6: Contemporary Issues in Public Policy
  • Chapter 7: Political Economy of Public Policy
  • Chapter 8: Leadership, Governance and Public Policy in Africa
  • Chapter 9: Gender, Diversity and Public Policy
  • Chapter 10: Global Context of Public Policy
  • Chapter 11: From Research to Policy Action: Research Communication for Public Policy Making
  • Chapter 12: Conclusion: Towards excellence in Research, learning and teaching Public Policy