Abstract
Public administration in Asia has undergone considerable transformation over the
last two decades, yet commitment to the rule of law has remained problematic. Presenting
a basic typology of state types based on the breadth and depth of how public
administration is situated within the rule of law, this article argues that while in
recent years states in Asia have made great strides towards fuller legalisation and judicialisation
of the public administration space as part of a broader process of institutional
layering, they have largely failed to deepen its enforcement in terms of
universality and impartiality. Drawing on East Asian Barometer data, the analysis
shows how, because citizens' attitudes have given little support to the rule of law
framework in public administration, elites have had little incentive to advocate for
reform. Taking into account the broader organisation of state power in Asia with its
ideological emphasis on developmental outcomes, substantial empirical and theoretical
questions are raised about the trajectory of public administration in the region.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 9-21 |
Journal | Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |