Includes bibliographical references (pages 15-18).
Contents
The good governance aim -- Strategic ambiguity and "the big shuffle" -- What's a governor to do? -- Informal power as governing strength -- The "too strong" governor? -- Politics of survival -- Conclusion.
Summary
"The presidency of Hamid Karzai was a significant transition for Afghanistan. This report describes subnational politics -- specifically, provincial governorships -- over the period in general terms, exploring the gaps between assumptions that drove belief in the possibility of a radically new and improved brand of governance and the realities on the ground. The findings aim to inform a more realistic outlook not only on Afghan politics past and future, but also on subsequent foreign-led interventions to foster improved governance in conflict-ridden countries worldwide"--Publisher's web site.
Note
United States Institute of Peace Copyright 2016 2016
Description based on online resource; title from PDF caption (USIP, viewed February 22, 2016).
