ISBN:
9783030159191
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (273 pages)
Parallel Title:
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DDC:
303.372091823
Keywords:
Political planning
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1: In Search of a More Global Definition of Social Equity -- References -- Chapter 2: Understanding Social Equity in Public Administration -- Measurement and Dimensions of Social Equity -- Discretion and the Importance of Values -- References -- Chapter 3: Characteristics and Cultures of the Asia-Pacific Region -- East and South East Asia -- Oceania -- Measures of Inequality -- Disadvantaged Group Demographics -- Asia -- Oceania -- Gender Gap -- References -- Chapter 4: Ho'oponopono and the Kānaka Maoli: The Elusive Quest for Social Equity in the Hawaiian Islands -- Native Hawaiian Beliefs -- Native Hawaiian and US Government Relations -- Background -- US Federal Policies -- Local Solutions to Inequities -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: Social (In)equity in Australia? -- Setting the Stage: A "Lucky Country"? -- Australia's Early History: Precursor of Modern Social Equity Practice? -- Australia's Early History: Equity for Some, but Not All -- Neoliberal Paternalism, Disability, and Social Equity in Australia -- Looking Forward: Diverse but Not Inclusive? -- In Conclusion: (In)equity in Australia -- References -- Chapter 6: Social Equity in the Pacific Islands -- Pacific Concepts of Social Equity -- Expressions of Aspiration -- Realities of Poverty, Hardship, and Well-Being -- Human Development Index -- Income Averages and Distribution -- Inequity and Conflict -- Mechanisms to Address Disparities -- Social Policy -- Social Inclusion -- Gender Equity in Public Life and in the Public Sector -- Social Protection -- Youth -- Civil Society -- Information and Communication Technologies -- Fiscal Policy -- Sovereign Wealth Funds -- PNG's National Economic and Fiscal Commission -- International Development Assistance.
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