International public administration
Bill Russell
12 points
* 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* City (30
Collins Street)
* Prerequisite: consult with lecturer
Objectives At the completion of this subject students should have an understanding of the management of public sector agencies which are international in their operations and of the operations of international agencies such as IMF, the World Bank and UN organisations.
Synopsis The subject provides an overview of the issues associated with managing public sector agencies which are international in their operations or are dominated by international considerations. The following topics are covered in the subject: methodological and research issues in international negotiations; managing political risk; the roles of the IMF, the World Bank and UN organisations; host government relations. Management practices in various countries will also be examined, together with examples of internationally operating public sector agencies.
Assessment Essay (5000 words): 50%
* Syndicate assignment (4000
words): 40%
* Attendance/participation: 10%
Prescribed texts
Todaro M Economic development in the third world Longman, 1989
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