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Globalization and Public Sector Reform in Nigeria: The Role of Administrative Capacity Building in Strengthening Institutions

Ahmed Jalo, Adamu Hassan, John Aaron Jamazang

Abstract

This paper explores the role of administrative capacity building in strengthening Nigeria’s public institutions within the framework of globalization. Employing a qualitative, descriptive, and analytical methodology, the research analyzes secondary data from academic literature, government policy documents, and international organization reports to identify key themes related to institutional capacity gaps, governance reforms, and global influences. Theoretical frameworks of New Public Management and Institutional Theory are applied to interpret how efficiency-driven reforms and external pressures shape institutional behaviors and reform processes. The findings reveal significant challenges such as weak human resource development, corruption, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and technological gaps that impede Nigeria’s ability to fully adopt global governance standards. The study recommends continuous investment in human resource development, implementation of merit-based recruitment and promotion, expansion of e- governance systems, strengthening anti-corruption agencies, minimizing political interference, and leveraging international support for capacity building. The conclusion emphasizes that sustainable institutional strengthening in Nigeria requires aligning global best practices with local realities through committed political leadership and comprehensive reform strategies to enhance governance effectiveness in an era of globalization.

Keywords

Administrative Capacity Building; Public Institutions; Globalization; Governance Reforms; Nigeria.

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