University of
Ghana
Department of
Political Science
Second Semester,
2018/2019 Academic Year
Course Syllabus
POLI 362: DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
INSTRUCTOR: DR. ROSINA FOLI
Office Location: Rm 12 Dept of Political
Science
Lecture Time and Venue: Fridays 11:30 – 13:20
@ JQB 23
Email: rfoli@ug.edu.gh
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Course
Title
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DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
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Course
Code
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POLI 362
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Course Overview and Objectives
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This course explains the trajectories of developing countries’
development efforts. It begins with a discussion of some of the major
problems and theories strands associated with development administration. It
examines efforts developing countries are making to administer their
development programs and how to improve their administrative systems that
will expand the possibilities of their citizens. To this end, the course
focuses on the processes and strategies for the administration of development
programs, institutional rebuilding/renewal and discusses why developing
countries still lag behind in development. It concludes by examining new
development paradigms and perceptions that can bolster developing countries
to economic prosperity.
By the end of the semester, students should be able to:
(i)
Examine
in detail the defining characteristics of development administration;
(ii)
Scrutinize
the various perspectives on development particularly, in the context of
developing countries;
(iii)
Critically
discuss how effectively development has been administered in developing
countries using Ghana (or a selected country) as a case;
(iv)
Explore
various strategies by which developing countries can develop and reduce or
eradicate poverty and attain the SDGs.
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Assessment
Assessment for the course is in
two main parts: Interim Assessment (30%) and End of Semester Exam (70%). The
Interim Assessment will comprise an essay
and sit-in class exam. The date
for the IA and other details will be announced in class. Please note: the
essays will be checked for plagiarism.
Civility
Civility in the classroom is expected
of all students. Students who disrupt class to the extent that other’s
educational opportunities are diminished may be asked to leave the classroom.
Cell phones must be turned off at all times in the classroom.
Communicating
with your Instructor
The instructor can be reached via
the email address indicated above. Kindly email academic concerns and to set
up appointment for meetings.
Class Attendance and Participation
Attendance will be monitored every
class session, and students are expected to regularly and relevantly
contribute to class discussions by raising questions and making salient
comments. Importantly, be aware that students who attend class regularly tend
to perform substantially better than students who skip classes regularly.
Learning
Disability Students
Any student with an officially
recognized disability should make fitting arrangements with the university’s
office of students with special needs.
Plagiarism
and Cheating
Plagiarism, which is representing
somebody’s work as your own, as well as cheating in all forms, must be
avoided. The consequences of these behaviors are clearly spelt out in the
student’s handbook. Please take time to read and familiarize yourselves with
the consequences of such behavior.
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Disclaimer
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The lecture schedule, policies, and assignments in
this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating conditions,
by mutual consent, and/or to ensure better student learning.
Thank you.
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Week
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Lecture
topic
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Tutorials
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Readings
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1
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Introduction
Course outline
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2
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Conceptualizing development?
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Discuss the diverse perspectives on development
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Todaro and Smith
Chapter 1
O.P. Dwivedi
Chapter 5
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3
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Identify the characteristic of developing countries
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Discuss the indices
of developing countries
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O.P. Dwivedi
Chapter 1
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4
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Development administration: the subject matter, the scope,
trends and issues
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What is development
administration?
Why development
administration
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O.P. Dwivedi
Chapter 1
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5
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a. Administration of development Programs in developing
societies
b. Nature of Administrative Systems in
developing countries
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a. How has this development programs been
administered?
b. Building administrative capabilities
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Todaro and Smith
Chapter 4
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6
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Problems inhibiting development in developing countries –
poverty, corruption, etc.
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What is the nature, causes and effects of poverty?
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Todaro and Smith
Chapter 5
O.P. Dwivedi
Chapter 4
(Note:Submission of Essay)
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Problems inhibiting development in developing countries –
poverty, corruption, etc.
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What is the nature, causes and consequences of corruption on
development countries?
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Todaro and Smith
Chapter 5
O.P. Dwivedi
Chapter 4
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Strategies of development
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8
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Administrative Reform
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Why reforming the
system?
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Gerald Caiden 1988
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9
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Interim Assessment
(In-class test)
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Development planning – nature of development
planning, rationale for planning, development planning in Ghana
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Why development planning?
Has development planning been useful?
Why do development plans fail?
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Todaro and Smith
Chapter 11
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11
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Good Friday
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No class
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12
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Globalizing the pursuit of development in developing countries
- MDGs
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Tackling poverty
The MDGs and Africa
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Hulme
2009;
Easterly,
2009
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13
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Globalizing the pursuit of development in developing countries
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
& Agenda 2063
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Improving livelihoods
How do the SDGs fit into Agenda 2063?
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Bianchi, 2015
Nhamo,
2017
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14
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Student Revision
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May 11th
– June 2nd, 2019
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End of Semester Examinations (70%)
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Recommended Texts:
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Rathod, P.B., 2010. Elements of Development-Administration:
(Theory and Practice). ABD Publishers.
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Todaro,
M.P. and Smith, S.C., 2014. Economic development. Pearson
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Dwivedi, O. 1994. Development administration: From
underdevelopment to sustainable development. Springer.
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Polinaidu, S.
2004. Public administration. New Delhi: Galgotia Publications
Ltd. pp. 559-590.
Other Readings
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Handelman, Howard.
2003. The Challenges of Third World Development (3red).
Prentice Hall: Upper Saddle River.
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World Bank. 2000. “New
Directions in Developing Thinking” and “Decentralization: Rethinking
Government” in Entering the 21st century: World Development Report
1999/2000. Oxford University Press: New York.
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World Bank.
2001. World Development Reports, 2000-2001: Attacking Poverty.
Oxford: Oxford University Press.
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Todaro, M.P.
2000. Economic Development in the 3rd world. New York: Longman.
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Republic of Ghana.
2009. Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy II
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Republic of Ghana.
2005. Ghana Poverty Reduction strategy I
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Dwivedi, O. P.
1994. Development Administration: From Underdevelopment to Sustainable
Development. New York: St Martin’s Press.
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Riggs, Fred.
1971. Frontiers of Development: From Underdevelopment to Sustainable
Development. Longman: New York.
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Gerald Caiden. 1988.
‘The Vitality of Administrative Reforms’. International Review of the
Administrative Science. 54: 330-433.
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Jrisast, J. E. 1988.
Administrative Reform in Developing Countries: A Comparative Perspective ‘.Public
Administration and Development. 8:80-90.
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Tandoh-Offin,
P., 2013. Development planning in Ghana since 1992: Implications for the
decentralization process. Journal of International Relations and
Diplomacy, 1(2), pp.93-107.
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Killick,
T., 1983. Development planning in Africa: experiences, weaknesses and
prescriptions. Development Policy Review, 1(1),
pp.47-76.
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Hulme, D., 2009. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs): a
short history of the world’s biggest promise. https://www.law.du.edu/documents/sutton-colloquium/materials/2013/David-Hulme-BWPI-Working-Paper.pdf
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Easterly, W., 2009. How the millennium development goals are
unfair to Africa. World development, 37(1), pp.26-35.
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Bianchi, A.N.I.T.A., 2015. From MDGs to SDGs: where does Africa
stand. ISPI Commentary (5 October 2015). Istituto per Gli Studi di Politica
Internazionale. https://www.ispionline.it/sites/default/files/pubblicazioni/commentary_bianchi_05.10.2015.pdf
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Nhamo, G., 2017. New global sustainable development agenda: a
focus on Africa. Sustainable Development, 25(3), pp.227-241.
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