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100			_aZafarullah, Habib M.
245			_aPublic management in South Asia: dimensions and directions of change
260			_c1998
300			_ap.1473-1510
362			_aOct
520			_aPublic management in South Asia has been influenced by the colonial past which has resulted in the domination of administrative systems by the bureaucrats. Bureaucracies remained firmly entrenched as powerful groups and performed both administrative and political functions. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka represent cases with similar backgrounds which opted for different political and economic systems after achieving independence. Consequently, a number of issues have emerged in public management in South Asia. These include debureaucratization of the policy process, complex relationship between specialists and generalists, integration of administrative structures, reconciliation of merit and equity, choice between professional and political patronage, revitalization of management, bridging the ever widening gap between the citizens and administrators, and the establishment of a sound ethical base of administration. The success of South Asian governments in dealing with these issues will determine, to a considerable extent, the dimensions and directions of change. While some of the issues will have to be addressed in the natural course of development, others will require a substantial degree of commitment from the government as well as the societies. - Reproduced
650			_aPublic administration - Asia, South
650			_aPublic administration
700			_aHuque, Ahmed Shafiqul
773			_aInternational Journal of Public Administration
909			_a38783
999			_c38783 _d38783