International Handbook on Mega-Projects

International Handbook on Mega-Projects

Author: Hugo Priemus

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2013-11-29

Total Pages: 479

ISBN-13: 1781002304

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Providing crucial background information for those who want to understand decision-making processes on large transport infrastructure projects, this fascinating Handbook will prove an important source of information for academics, researchers and stude


Chinese Railways in the Era of High Speed

Chinese Railways in the Era of High Speed

Author: Zhenhua Chen

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2015-09-07

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 1784419842

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This book reflects on experiences in other countries and makes recommendations for improving the capability and capacity of institutions and organizations, in order to achieve sustainable development of the Chinese high-speed railway (HSR) system.


Corruption and Development

Corruption and Development

Author: Mark Robinson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-11-12

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1136322191

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The problem of corruption is of central significance for the developmental prospects of poor countries. Corruption undermines development by siphoning off resources for infrastructures and public services and by weakening the legitimacy of the state. The volume will appeal to academics and policy-makers concerned with problems of governance and public management in developing countries, as well as specialists working on corruption and designing anti-corruption strategies.


Privatization in Bangladesh

Privatization in Bangladesh

Author: Clare E. Humphrey

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-09-27

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780367284305

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Bangladesh, the world's poorest large country, has privatized more state-owned industries than any other developing nation. This policy-orientated study traces Bangladesh's economic fortunes in its British, Pakistani and independent periods.


Tax Farming

Tax Farming

Author: Mr.Peter Stella

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 1992-09-01

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1451960328

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Systemic tax administration problems in many developing countries have led to a search for radical solutions. One such proposed solution is tax farming. Tax farming is a system wherein the right to collect taxes is auctioned off to the highest bidder. An analysis of the historical experience with tax farming shows that its purported administrative efficiency is largely illusory. While certain aspects of tax administration may be suitable for privatization, the classic form of tax farming would appear to have little attraction for a modern state concerned with justice and equity.


The Many Faces of Corruption

The Many Faces of Corruption

Author: J. Edgardo Campos

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2007-04-04

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 0821367269

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Corruption... How can policymakers and practitioners better comprehend the many forms and shapes that this socialpandemic takes? From the delivery of essential drugs, the reduction in teacher absenteeism, the containment of illegal logging, the construction of roads, the provision of water andelectricity, the international trade in oil and gas, the conduct of public budgeting and procurement, and the management of public revenues, corruption shows its many faces. 'The Many Faces of Corruption' attempts to bring greater clarity to the often murky manifestations of this virulent and debilitating social disease. It explores the use of prototype road maps to identify corruption vulnerabilities, suggests corresponding 'warning signals,' and proposes operationally useful remedial measures in each of several selected sectors and for a selected sampleof cross cutting public sector functions that are particularlyprone to corruption and that are critical to sector performance.Numerous technical experts have come together in this effort to develop an operationally useful approach to diagnosing and tackling corruption. 'The Many Faces of Corruption' is an invaluable reference for policymakers, practitioners, andresearchers engaged in the business of development.