Accountability in Public Management and Administration in Bangladesh

Abstract

Part 1 Conceptual analysis: the meaning of accountability the importance of accountability in public administration a typology of accountability and its mechanisms administrative reform - obstacles and solutions. Part 2 Descriptive aspects: system of government in Bangladesh history and machinery of accountability in Bangladesh understanding accountability in Bangladesh problems of accountability in Bangladesh public administration. Part 3 Theoretical considerations: democracy - consequences of weak accountability development - consequences of weak accountability human rights - consequences of weak accountability. Part 4 Comparative perspectives: comparisons - problems in the UK, India and Sri Lanka - secrecy, corruption, responsiveness, responsibility, politicisation, centralisation solutions found in other countries. Part 5 Applications: creating conditions and applying positive lessons for accountability in Bangladesh role of government in making accountability effective role of public opinion. Part 6 Conclusion.