Problem
Collusion between administrators of funding agencies and programme formulators
Nature:
In order to avoid responsibility for what may or will go wrong with a new programme initiative, it is in the interest of both the formulators and the agencies responsible for funding to fragment the field of analysis and to base their recommendations on limited information from reputable sources. If the programme subsequently fails or gives rise to other problems, the blame can then be shifted onto those supplying the information, especially other agencies. When such shortcomings manifest, those originally involved will already have moved on to other responsibilities. Short of criminal neglect, neither group can then be held directly responsible. Difficulties can also be conveniently blamed on the problems inherent in the situation, especially in developing societies. Broader Problems:
Improper collusion Narrower Problems:
Collusion between academics and government authorities Related Problems:
Restrictions on eligibility for government programmes Aggravates:
Blame avoidanceSuperficial researchFragmentation of researchFailure of remedial action plansExaggeration of programme achievementsFalsification of programme evaluationsDeliberate ignorance during policy-makingCorruption and mismanagement of foreign aidIrresponsible delimitation of policy responsibilitiesDisproportionate administrative overhead costs in programmes Strategies:
Colluding over funding Values:
Collusion Subject(s):
Commerce → FinanceCommerce → Agencies, dealers
Management → Administration
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
01.01.2000 – 00:00 CET