Efficiency and Effectiveness in an African Public Administration Context

Abstract

While it is impossible to measure with any degree of certainty the efficiency and effectiveness of a national public administration system, there is evidence – empirical and impressionistic – to suggest that in many African countries the situation gives serious cause for concern. It is argued that African administrators face problems of a type and a degree of seriousness not experienced by their counterparts in the wealthy developed nations. These factors should be taken into consideration when judgements about organisational performance are made.

Citation

Jones, M.L. (1990), "Efficiency and Effectiveness in an African Public Administration Context", International Journal of Public Sector Management, Vol. 3 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513559010137542