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Week - 1
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Introduction to Comparative Public Administration (CPA) – meaning, scope, significance |
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Week - 2
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Historical development of CPA – evolution and major approaches |
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Week - 3
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Methodological issues in CPA – models, research methods, and limitations |
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Week - 4
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Administrative systems in developed countries (e.g., the Netherlands, UK, USA, France) |
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Week - 5
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Administrative systems in developing countries (e.g., India, Turkey, African states) |
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Week - 6
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Riggsian Model and Prismatic Society – contributions and criticisms |
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Week - 7
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Mid-Term Exam Preparation |
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Week - 8
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Comparative study of bureaucracy – Weberian vs. non-Weberian systems |
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Week - 9
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Country Cases: Politics–administration dichotomy and governance traditions across countries |
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Week - 10
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Comparative analysis of policy-making and implementation processes |
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Week - 11
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Public sector reforms and New Public Management in different contexts |
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Week - 12
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Globalization, governance, and international organizations (UN, OECD, EU) |
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Week - 13
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Contemporary issues in CPA – accountability, transparency, digital governance, and future directions |
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Week - 14
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Final Exam Preparation |