Reinventing Government for the Twenty-First Century: State Capacity in a Globalizing Society

* Melds theoretical models with practical experience
* Written by world-renowned experts on public administration
* Guides future policy debates on helping to build effective and efficient states

How does a government seeking to participate in and benefit from an integrated and interdependent world become more professional, technologically proficient, deregulated, and accountable? Reinventing Government for the Twenty-First Century tells you how.

The authors identify the forces of globalization and the structural changes needed to increase state capacity and enhance global-scale participation. Professionals directly involved in assisting governments show public leaders and administrators how to improve the quality of their performance in government.