ID | 081525 |
Title Proper | Story of two administrative states |
Other Title Information | state capacity in Hong Kong and Singapore |
Language | ENG |
Author | Cheung, Anthony B L |
Publication | 2008. |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | Hong Kong and Singapore are both typical administrative states with an efficient administration and a vibrant market, which had achieved rapid economic growth in the past decades. This article examines the trajectory of their state capacity, highlighting recent problems and challenges. Based on a conceptual framework that captures and links up four dimensions - namely polity, bureaucracy, economy and civil society - their commonalities and differences in response are discussed. Their experience should be of particular relevance to transitional authoritarian states in Asia such as China, which faces similar challenges to reform in the arenas of politics, administration, economics and society. |
`In' analytical Note | Pacific Review Vol. 21, No.2; May 2008: p121-145 |
Journal Source | Pacific Review Vol. 21, No.2; May 2008: p121-145 |
Key Words | Administrative State ; State Capacity ; Hong Kong ; Singapore ; Institutional logic ; Strategic Linkages |