A nation in peril : blighted by failed governance / Abdul S. Yoosuf

Contents Include:

1.Background (p9)
Rising from the slumber (p9)
New governance (p12)
Disappointment and lament (p12)
Corruption in Government (p13)

2. Understanding governance (p15)
What is good governance? (p16)
Governance through democracy (p17)
Why do we need governance? (p18)
What social factors are needed for good gvernance? (p22)
Eight elements of good governance (p22)
Role of governance (24)
Types of governance (p26)
Which one do we prefer (p28)

3. Islamic governance and democracy (p33)
What's the difference? (p33)
Making democracy work (p39)

4. Our concerns (p43)
Acknowledging the good foundations (p46)
Now for our woes (p54)
A frail and ineffective civil service (p55)
A confused democracy (p68)
Corruption in government (p81)
Governance failings (p95)

5.Consequences (P113)
Neglected social issues
Ignored child abuse
Gender based and household violence
Family breakdown and social decay
Drug abuse and physical violence
Extremism and intolerance
Misplaced youth culture
Clamoring for a certificate or nurturing skill?
Government dominating youth culture
Disillusioned youth and unemployment fears
Inept education -doling out followers or leaders?
Forgotten health protection and disease prevention
Toothless environmental policies
Degrading public space
Urban physical congestion
Vulgar language in public / pervasive pornography
Shameless Majlis
Tyranny of the majority
Raucous party politics
Corrupt electoral process
Campaign funds and shady goals
Charade of decentralization
Torn social cohesion
Criminal justice failings
Mercenary media

6. Appeals for a peaceful nation (p160)
A new model for reparation (162)
Our suggestions to repair a failing ship (p171)

7. The urgency of the struggle ahead (p191)

8. Finding a leader: A new electoral concept for our nation (p203)


Appeals for a peaceful nation

The urgency of the struggle ahead

Finding a leader: a new electoral concepts for our nation