Public Policy and Agent Interests: Perspective from the Emerging World

Name: Public Policy and Agent Interests: Perspective from the Emerging World
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This book focuses particularly on what is termed the “Agency problem”, where public servants who are supposed to serve as agents of the public often allow their personal and other interests to override the public interest, with adverse consequences to society.

This book, therefore, delves into the ethical considerations that must guide public policy-making, so as to ensure that the interests of the wider public are protected against the pursuit of the more narrow and largely self-serving interests of such public servants and their private sector collaborators. In this regard, the book lays great emphasis on the need for public awareness, transparency, accountability and inclusiveness in the design and implementation of public policy.

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About the Author

Dr SHAMSUDDEEN USMAN is an economist currently serving as the CEO of Susman & Associates Ltd, a consulting firm based in Abuja. Dr Usman earned his BSc in Economics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria and his MSc and PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

In his illustrious career, Dr Usman has held pivotal roles, including Minister of National Planning (2009-2013), Minister of Finance (2007-2009), Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (1999-2007), and Managing Director, NAL Merchant Bank (now Sterling Bank) (1995 to 1999). Dr Usman has also served as an Executive Director in United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Union Bank of Nigeria. Dr Usman is a former President and a Fellow of the Nigerian Economic Society. He is also a Fellow of the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria and of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.