Parliamentary Control and Government Accountability in South Asia: A Comparative Analysis of Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka / Edition 1

by Taiabur Rahman

Overview

This book presents a comparative analysis of the role of parliamentary committees in securing government accountability in the three largest and most important functioning democracies in South Asia: Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415404983
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/21/2007
Series:	Routledge Advances in South Asian Studies
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Taiabur Rahman teaches Development Studies at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. His research interests are in the area of comparative politics, public administration and development studies.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Concepts, Theories and Methods 3. Parliaments and Accountability 4. Parliamentary Committees and Accountability 5. Parliamentary Control and Government Accountability in Bangladesh: The Role of Parliamentary Committees 6. Parliamentary Control and Government Accountability in India: The Role of Parliamentary Committees 7. Parliamentary Control and Government Accountability in Sri Lanka: The Role of Parliamentary Committees 8. Conclusion