Behavioral Economics and Public Sector Reform: An Accidental Experiment and Lessons from Cameroon

Starting with the hypothesis that behaviors are the critical (and often overlooked) factor in public sector performance, this paper explores the notion of how behavioral change (and thus institutional change) might be better motivated in the public sector. The basis for this study is "an accide...

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Beteilige Person: Raballand, Gaël (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Washington, D.C The World Bank 2013
Links:https://doi.org/10.1596/1813-9450-6595
Zusammenfassung:Starting with the hypothesis that behaviors are the critical (and often overlooked) factor in public sector performance, this paper explores the notion of how behavioral change (and thus institutional change) might be better motivated in the public sector. The basis for this study is "an accidental experiment" resulting from the World Bank's operational engagement in Cameroon. In 2008, World Bank staff successfully concluded preparation on a project to support the Government of Cameroon to improve transparency, efficiency, and accountability of public finance management. The US
Umfang:1 Online-Ressource (23 p)
DOI:10.1596/1813-9450-6595