The aim of this basic course is
1) provide concepts for analyzing governance in developing countries
2) provide understanding on the sustainable development of good governance
3) give an overview on the global discourse of good governance and corruption ( e.g. IMF, UN, WB, OECD)
Basic concepts of world governance
- Anarchy and Sovereignty
- Regime
- Supranational and international actors
- Rule of Law Development of Good Governance
- The classical definitions of governance (bureaucracy, classics theory of management and administration)
- The path dependency of good governance
- Establishment of good governance
- International organizations and good governance (hegemonic discourses)
Coping with bad Governance
- Corruption and anti-corruption
- Failed and fragile states
Registration Dates: 15.08.2014-10.09.2014
The course is based on the online learning materials and individual assignments. The course consist three modules (basic concepts, good governance and corruption)