Governance & Politics
Building a More Resilient Haitian State
Rand Corporation
This 208-page US monograph supports the development of a Haitian state-building strategy by identifying the main challenges to more capable governance, evaluating existing plans for strengthening government institutions and improving the delivery of public services, and proposing a realistic and carefully limited set of critical actions
Governance & Politics, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2010-08-17
International Conference on Engaging Communities
Queensland Government, United Nations
Papers and abstracts from a conference on engaging communities held in August 2005
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-02-06
Enhancing Open and Accountable Government
Queensland Government
This 219-page Australian discussion paper reviews issues surrounding the freedom of information issue in Queensland
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-06
An Emergency Management Framework for Canada
Public Safety Canada
A 20-page second edition of Canada's framework designed to guide ministers responsible for emergency management to work together to improve and enhance the emergency response
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-03-11
Where Does the Buck Stop? Accountability and Joint Initiatives
Public Policy Forum
This 23-page Canadian discussion paper addresses the question of whether a more horizontal approach to policies, programmes and services conflicts with conventional practices of accountability
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-09-19
A New Chance for Darfur
Project Syndicate
An article proposing policies that the international community might adopt to bring about improvements in Darfur
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2008-05-15
Report on Government Services 2010: Volume 1
Productivity Commission Australia
The 768-page Volume 1 of the 15th annual report about the performance of government services across Australia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-28
Contribution of the Not-for-Profit Sector
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 504-page Australian study of the not-for-profit sector, focusing on improving the measurement of the sector's contributions and removing obstacles to maximising its contributions to society
Social Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-03-04
Strengthening Evidence-based Policy in the Australian Federation
Productivity Commission - Australia
The 300-page report of an Australian roundtable held to consider how to strengthen evidence-based policymaking
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-04-08
Strengthening Evidence-based Policy in the Australian Federation
Productivity Commission - Australia
This report presents the papers from a roundtable which discussed the principles of the evidence-based policy movement and reviewed how well Australian use of evidence conforms to best practice
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-04-14
Identifying and Evaluating Regulation Reforms
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 609-page Australian report finding that a range of approaches is required to ensure that the stock of regulation is fit for purpose and to deliver net benefits to the community. They range from 'good housekeeping' measures to in-depth reviews. For most of these, good governance and consultation are crucial to their cost-effectiveness
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-12-16
Promoting Better Environmental Outcomes
Productivity Commission - Australia
The 240-page report of an Australian roundtable held to discuss under what conditions can governments improve environmental outcomes, and how governments should intervene to ensure effective and efficient results
Climate Change & Environment, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-24
Report on Government Services 2010: Volume 2
Productivity Commission - Australia
The 840-page volume 2 of the 2010 report on government services across Australia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-28
Behavioural Economics and Public Policy
Productivity Commission - Australia
Papers delivered at an Australian roundtable held to discuss the utility of behavioural economics in the context of public policy (single page linking to each paper)
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-11
Structural Reform Australian-Style: Lessons for Others
Productivity Commission - Australia
This 31-page paper describes Australia's structural reforms, their outcomes and how they were achieved
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-10-11
Identifying and Evaluating Regulation Reforms
Productivity Commission
The 159-page Australian discussion draft of a report designed to draw lessons for the future from past experiences with regulation reform
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-09-23
Fourteenth Annual Report to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canada
Privy Council Office - Canada
A 65-page Canadian report setting out the future direction of the Federal public service in Canada
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-02
Accountable Government: A guide for Ministers
Privy Council - Canada
This 60-page guide sets out core principles regarding the role and responsibilities of ministers in Canada's system of responsible parliamentary government
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-02-07
Power Sharing and Democratic Governance in Divided Societies
PRIO
Some of the papers presented at an Oslo workshop held to discuss different aspects of the use of power sharing in divided societies (single page linking to each available paper)
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-08-30
The Day After II: Reconstructing a Reunited Cyprus
PRIO
An 80-page Norwegian report examining a range of scenaria for a reunited Cyprus, and attempting to answer some of the key questions uppermost in Cypriotsʼ minds: “How much will the solution cost? How can it be financed? What will be the impact on jobs and growth?”
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-04-15
Post-Conflict Power Sharing: The Nepal Case
PRIO
A 17-page Norwegian briefing paper examining the consequences of post-conflict power-sharing in Nepal
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-04-15
Governance for Sustainable Development: Meeting the Challenge Ahead
PRI
A 34-page Canadian scoping paper drawing on theoretical literature and practical experience to explore the challenges that sustainable development poses for established governance practices
Climate Change & Environment, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-04-29
Social Capital as a Public Policy Tool
PRI
This 40-page Canadian report synthesizes the activities, findings and recommendations of a Canadian project studying the value of social capital as a public policy tool
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-12-12
Governance for Sustainable Development: Meeting the Challenge Ahead
PRI
This 34-page Canadian research paper draws on theoretical literature and practical experience to explore the challenges that sustainable development poses for established governance practices
Climate Change & Environment, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-08-08
Contribution of Behavioural Economics to Regulatory and Policy Impact Analysis
PRI
This 9-page Canadian brief explores how behavioral economics may contribute insights through analysis of the impact of regulations and policies
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-05-13
State-Building, Peace-Building and Service Delivery in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States
Practical Action et al.
A 62-page literature review on state-building, peace-building and service delivery in fragile and conflict-affected states (FCAS)
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-06-15
5 Trends That Are Transforming Government
PPF
A 38-page paper comprising articles on each of the 5 trends transforming government in Canada
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-10
What Political Institutions Does Large-Scale Democracy Require?
Political Science Quarterly
A 12-page U.S. article examining the political institutions necessary for a democratic country
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-07-14
Public Service, Public Values: The Implementation of a Charter of Values in the Australian Public Service
Political Science Program ANU
A 14-page paper examining the processes by which a charter of values for the Australian Public Service was incorporated into legislation
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-02-01
Evaluating Place-Based Approaches: A Window of Opportunity?
Policy Horizons Canada
A 3-page Canadian summary policy brief introducing the subject of place-based policymaking
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-07-21
Paying for Success: How to Make Contracting Out Work in Employment Services
Policy Exchange
This 82-page UK report examines how different countries have reformed the way in which they provide employment services to jobseekers
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-15
The Government Assistance Center: A Vehicle for Transitioning to the Host Government
PKSOI
This 74-page US monograph proposes a way for non-military organizations to render assistance and development to fragile states through an organizational approach
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-10-10
Faint Signs of Cooperation Appear Among Pakistan's Opposition Parties
PINR
A US intelligence brief on recent developments among Pakistan's opposition parties
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-11-21
Shining Path's Resurgence in Peru
PINR
A US security brief on the apparent resurgence of the Shining Path movement in Peru
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-11-19
Prime Minister Fukuda Weighs His Options
PINR
A US intelligence brief commenting on the current political situation in Japan
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-26
Faint Signs of Political Evolution Appear in Somalia's Devolutionary Cycle
PINR
A US analysis of the current political and security situations in Somalia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-22
Poland Elects Opposition Civil Platform Party
PINR
A commentary on the result of Poland's parliamentary elections
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-11-07
Somalia's New Reality: A Strategic Overview
PINR
A strategic overview of the current political situation in Somalia
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-12-28
The Failure of 'Reconciliation' and 'Reconstitution' Opens up a Political Vacuum in Somalia
PINR
A US article describing the political vacuum in Somalia
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-09-20
The Economic Factors Behind the Myanmar Protests
PINR
This US brief looks at the economic causes of recent protest demonstrations in Myanmar
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-10
Political Fragmentation Hinders Lebanon's Stability
PINR
A US brief on the political crisis in Lebanon and the implications for the country's future stability
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-10-10
Can China Deflate Its Stock Bubble?
PINR
A US economic brief on the economic and political implications of China's stock market bubble
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-16
October 21 Polls Fast Approaching in Poland
PINR
A US analysis of the imminent elections in Poland
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-17
Can Elections Pull Poland's Politics Out of the Gutter?
PINR
A commentary on the current state of Politics in Poland
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-04
Lebanon's Upcoming Presidential Elections
PINR
A US intelligence brief assessing the significance of Lebanon's forthcoming presidential elections
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-09-22
Governance in Guatemala Increasingly Threatened by Organized Crime
PINR
A US security brief on the challenge to governance and stability in Guatamala from organised crime
Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-10-23
Oil and Gas Dynamics in the Gulf of Thailand
PINR
A US economic brief evaluating the possible effects of oil and gas production in Cambodia on internal stability and external relations
Energy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-24
Somalia Completes its Devolutionary Cycle
PINR
A US brief tracing the disintegration of Somalia as a political community
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-12-13
The Internet and Democratic Debate
Pew Trusts
A 49-page U.S. survey undertaken to establish whether internet use might damage healthy democratic deliberation by facilitating the selection of information by citizens that reinforced their political preferences
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-11-09
The Campaign Finance Guide August 2004
Pew Charitable Trusts
An 82-page practical explanation of the new U.S. campaign finance laws governing how money can be spent in federal elections
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-08-16
The Argument Against a Government Resolution Authority
Pew
This 15-page US paper argues that the difficulties associated with identifying a systematically significant event in advance are so great as to render any new discretionary government resolution authority counterproductive
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-08-18
A Blueprint for Global Leadership in the 21st Century
Peterson Institute
A US speech highlighting the necessity of providing a foundation for a viable "blueprint for global leadership in the 21st century."
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-11-11
An Assessment of Putin's Economic Policy
Peterson Institute
A US article assessing Russian economic policy under the Putin Presidency
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-07-25
Economic Crime and Punishment in North Korea
Peterson Institute
A 24-page US working paper describing how the North Korean regime disproportionately targets politically suspect groups, particularly those involved in market-oriented economic activities
Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-04-08
Ukraine: Moving Beyond Stalemate?
Peterson Institute
A US testimony proposing an economic reform path for Ukraine
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-25
Too Big to Fail: The Transatlantic Debate
Peterson Institute
This 41-page working paper examines the debates on the problem posed by "too big to fail" financial institutions in the US and Europe
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-01-29
The Future of North Korea is South Korea
Peterson Institute
A 26-page US article on the history and future of North Korea
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-11-12
North Korea's International Economic Relations
Peterson Institute
A 45-page US working paper examining North Korea's external economic relations and their effect on reform
Globalisation & International Trade, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-20
Climate Policy Integration, Coherence and Governance
PEER
This report assesses the degree to which climate change issues need to be considered and integrated into tax policies, transportation policies, land use planning, etc.
Climate Change & Environment, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-04-07
Managing Ethnic Divisions in the Philippines and Malaysia
Peace Studies Program - Cornell
A 64-page occasional paper examining the interplay of ethnic diversity and democratization
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-08
Framing Violence: Nation- and State-Building: Asian Perspectives
Peace Research Institute Frankfurt
A 56-page report examining the driving forces of inter-ethnic violence, based on a study of the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Malaysia
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-10-17
Democratic Consolidation in Georgia After the "Rose Revolution"?
Peace Research Institute Frankfurt
A 46-page German report analyzing the state of democratization in Georgia
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2006-03-13
Iran Primer: The Basij Resistance Force
PBS.org
A US article on the place of the Basij Resistance Force in Iranian politics
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-10-21
In the Eye of the Beholder? A Framework for Testing the Effectiveness of Parliamentary Committees
Parliamentary Studies Centre
This 13-page Australian paper argues that it is both possible and valuable to assess the impact of parliamentary committees quantitatively
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-11
The Regulation of Lobbying
Parliamentary Library, New South Wales
This 58-page Australian report discusses the regulation of political lobbyists in Australia and other jurisdictions
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-06-17
Political Advertising in Australia
Parliamentary Library, Australia
A 39-page Australian research brief exploring salient aspects of political advertising, current Australian legislation, the issue of "truth" in content and whether Australian political parties are using negative advertising
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-11-30
An Introduction to Parliamentary Privilege
Parliamentary Library Research Service, Parliament of Victoria
This 63-page paper examines the law and practice of parliamentary privilege both in Australia and in other jurisdictions
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-16
The Philippines Elections 2004: Issues and Implications
Parliamentary Library - Australia
A 4-page Australian research note examining the Philippines elections and the challenges facing the new administration
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-08-17
Citizens' Engagement in Policymaking and the Design of Public Services
Parliamentary Library - Australia
A 64-page Australian study concluding that citizen participation in policymaking and service design has been debated or attempted, but too infrequently realised
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-07-29
Pakistan after Musharraf
Parliamentary Library - Australia
An Australian background paper on post-Musharraf Pakistan
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-18
Citizens' Engagement in Policymaking and the Design of Public Services
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 64-page Australian paper is primarily concerned with how the development of public policy might benefit from thoroughgoing engagement with citizens and other groups
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-07-25
A Survey of Codes of Conduct in Australian and Selected Overseas Parliaments
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This brief summarizes the approach taken in Australian and selected overseas parliaments to codes of conduct for ministers and members of parliament
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-06-25
Political Change in North Korea
Parliamentary Library - Australia
An Australian research paper summarizing the debate on political change in North Korea
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-29
The Politics of the Australian Federal System
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 39-page research brief provides an overview of Australian federalism, its strengths and weaknesses
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-12-12
Political Change in North Korea
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 27-page Australian research paper explores the implications of political change in North Korea
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-19
Citizens' Engagement in Policymaking and the Design of Public Services
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 64-page paper acknowledges the growing expectations of citizens to be more effectively involved in policymaking and service design, and explores the responsibilities and capacities of the Australian Public Service (APS) to initiate and facilitate such engagement
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-08-25
The Referendum in Sudan: Where To After 2011?
Parliamentary Information and Research Service - Canada
A 44-page Canadian report studying the implications and ramifications of the referendum in Sudan
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-01-27
Making a Difference: Petitioning the House of Representatives
Parliament of Australia
This 124-page Australian report examines the use of petitions for influencing the legislature
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-21
A New Socio-Political Breeze in South Korea: The New Left and Right
Pacific Forum CSIS
A 21-page commentary explaining the emergence of the new 'Left' and 'Right' political groupings in South Korea
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-12-08
What Lies Beneath Hamas' Rhetoric: What the West Needs to Hear
Oxford Research Group
A 6-page report based on a post-election meeting with Hamas leadership
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-03-16
Promoting the Accountability of the Afghan Security Forces
Oxfam
This 9-page paper provides a review of the Afghan Security Forces, with a focus on police, as they assume greater responsibility for maintaining peace and order
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-10-05
The Primacy of Domestic Politics and the Dilemmas of Aid: What Can Donors Do in Ethiopia and Uganda?
Overseas Development Institute
This 2-page U.K. opinion deals with the dilemma faced by states donating to developing countries where human rights abuses are taking place
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-05
Towards a People-Driven African Union: Current Obstacles and New Opportunities
OSI, Oxfam GB, AFRODAD
A 72-page report examining the challenges and opportunities surrounding the achievement of the original vision for the African Union
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-07
"We Have Degrees in Violence"
OSI et al.
A 62-page report on torture and human rights abuses in Zimbabwe
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-12-14
Not Your Grandfather’s Eastern Bloc: The EU New Member States as Agenda Setters in the Enlarged European Union
OSI
This 69-page study analyses the positions of the 10 new Member States in Central and Eastern Europe in seven key areas including energy, foreign policy and economy
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-05-05
The Price of Silence: The Growing Threat of Soft Censorship in Latin America
OSI
This 182-page report examines the growing trend towards behind-the-scenes governmental interference with media freedom in Latin America
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-10-21
From the Swamp to Terra Firma: The Regional Role in the Stabilisation of Iraq
ORG, King Faisal Center, Diplomatic Institute
The 18-page UK report of an international meeting held to consider alternative scenarios for the future of Iraq
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-07-18
After Egypt
ORG
This 4-page UK security briefing seeks to assess the significance of the developments of the past four weeks across the Arab world and attempts to put this in a wider context
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-03-03
Pakistan on a Precipice?
ORG
The summary of an off-the-record discussion on the ongoing instability and declining security situation in Pakistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-05-03
Nigeria: The Generic Context of the Boko Haram Violence
ORG
A 5-page UK briefing focusing on the role of economic and political marginalisation in fostering violence in Nigeria
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-05-03
Arab Spring or Autumn?
ORG
This 4-page UK briefing assesses the state of the 'Arab Spring', principally in relation to Bahrain, Syria and Libya, and questions, whether the 'Spring' is already turning into 'Autumn'
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-05-13
Libya, Bahrain and NATO
ORG
This 4-page UK security briefing looks at the ongoing political protests across the Middle East, the aftermath of the fall of the Mubarak regime in Egypt and NATO's current role in Libya
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-03-31
Tunisia and Egypt in Context
ORG
This UK security briefing looks at the current situation in Tunisia and Egypt and the impact across the region
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-01
West Censoring East: The Use of Western Technologies by Middle East Censors 2010-2011
OpenNet Initiative
This 21-page paper analyses the use of American- and Canadianmade software for the purpose of government-level filtering in the Middle East and North Africa
Governance & Politics, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2011-03-31
Suppose We Had a Real Democracy in the United States? A Time For Imagination
Open Society Institute
Text of a speech arguing how the U.S. democratic system is flawed and offering suggestions for improvement
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-04-13
Building Open Society in the Western Balkans, 1991–2011
Open Society Foundations
This 96-page US publication documents two decades in the life and times of the region, with an historical overview and foundation activities, and assesses the situation in the crucial areas of humanitarian assistance, citizenship rights, responsibility for war crimes, arts and culture, the international presence, media, and education
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-10-13
Annual Report of the Office of the Correctional Investigator, 2007-2008
Office of the Correctional Investigator
A 73-page report on the Canadian prison service
Crime, Law & Order, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-04
International Engagement in Fragile States: Can’t We Do Better?
OECD
This 66-page study is intended to guide complex interventions in fragile and conflict-affected countries
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-09-29
'State-building for Peace': Navigating an Arena of Contradictions
ODI
This 4-page UK briefing paper argues that, while peace-building and state-building may share basic characteristics, there are important tensions between them
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-09
The G-20 Summit in Toronto: What Does it Mean for Development?
ODI
A UK article assessing the implications of the Toronto G-20 summit for international development
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-28