Tournament approaches to policy reform : making development assistance more effective / Clifford F. Zinnes.

Author/creator Zinnes, Clifford F.
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, ©2009.
Descriptionxxii, 369 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Economic assistance, American.
Technical assistance, American.
Letting of contracts--United States.
Requests for proposals (Public contracts)--United States.

Contents Introduction -- The PIJC approach -- Review of certification experience -- Review of tournament experience -- Review of other relevant experience -- Synthesis and analysis -- Conclusions and scope for future applications -- Appendixes -- A. Inventory of projects -- B. Technical exhibits for the detailed case study assessments -- C. Anatomy of a PIJC application -- D. Mathematical treatment of PIJC leveraging of sponsor funds.
Abstract "Assesses a new 'tournament' approach promising improvement on the performance of conventional foreign aid methods, where beneficiary groups compete to achieve the best implementation of a particular project. Evaluates performances, sustainability, time frames, and costs of recent applications. Discusses opportunities for improving and scaling up the application of tournament-based projects"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009009161
ISBN9780815797197 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0815797192 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HC60 .Z535 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold