Overview
- Assesses the roles played by transnational actors in domestic policy making
- Examines two poverty reduction programmes in Ghana
- Utilises research based on interviews with national-policy actors, civil-society organizations, and the media
Part of the book series: Sustainable Development Goals Series (SDGS)
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Table of contents (7 chapters)
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Front Matter
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About this book
This book examines the roles played by transnational actors to influence poverty reduction policies in Ghana. Whereas previous studies on anti-poverty policies have primarily focused on the ‘carrot and stick’ approach deployed by transnational actors – whereby developmental assistance is granted in return of certain conditions being met – this book demonstrates that there are several alternative strategies. Indeed, rather than adopting ‘hard’ means of shaping policy, many transnational actors in fact use a ‘soft’ approach characterized by collaboration. In order to demonstrate this, the book examines two poverty reduction programmes. Utilising research based on interviews with national policymakers, civil-society organizations and the media, it compares different approaches used by transnational actors and the attendant outcomes for national and international parties. Drawing on an interdisciplinary perspective, the book will appeal to scholars and students of public policy and international relations.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: The Making of Anti-Poverty Policies in Ghana
Book Subtitle: Transnational Actors, Processes and Mechanisms
Authors: Rosina K. Foli
Series Title: Sustainable Development Goals Series
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-17230-4
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Political Science and International Studies, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-17229-8Published: 10 March 2023
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-17232-8Published: 10 March 2024
eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-17230-4Published: 09 March 2023
Series ISSN: 2523-3084
Series E-ISSN: 2523-3092
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIX, 172
Topics: Public Policy, African Politics, Governance and Government