PUBLIC GOVERNANCE REVIEWS
OECD Public Governance Reviews were launched in 2007, to provide governments with a 360 degree perspective on their performance, and where this needs to be improved, in order to strengthen a country’s potential for sustainable growth and to improve the well being of citizens. In the aftermath of the crisis of 2008, the importance of this approach has sharpened, as governments grapple with complex and interlocking public policies in an often tight �scal environment.
» Is there a strategy that meets current and future challenges? » Can the public administration deliver on this strategy? » Is there e�ective steering and communication on reform? » How open and transparent is public governance?» Are ministries, agencies and sub-national entities well structured and well
co-ordinated?» Are resources e�ciently allocated? » Are public services meeting the needs of citizens and businesses?
The reviews o�er a diagnosis of the issues, capacity building and implementation support, in-depth analysis, and actionable recommendations to give the reform agenda a concrete shape. Reviews can also address speci�c aspects of governance (such as HRM) in greater depth, according to need, and speci�c sectors or policies and their governance framework (for example, social welfare policy).
“The OECD Public Governance Review report highlights the signi�cance of values in the public governance and leadership and in particular, in the attainment of positive changes. Finland now needs the application of the traditional Finnish values – the virtue of work, trust and con�dence to the future – and further adaptation of new public sector values.” Auditor-General of Finland
OECD Public Governance Reviews:
» Are based on a partnership with the requesting country» Are tailored to the country’s context (institutional, cultural, legal)» Involve all relevant actors, outside as well as within government» Are led and facilitated by an expert OECD team» Are supported by peer reviewers and experts from other countries » Are set in an international comparative perspective, and best international practice» Make use of the insights from OECD work on public governance innovation» Start with the country’s own perspective and reform plans
To give the reviews concrete shape, the key building blocks of good governance are taken into account, including:
KEY BUILDING BLOCKS
HOW DO PUBLIC GOVERNANCE REVIEWS WORK?
WHAT ARE OECD PUBLIC GOVERNANCE REVIEWS?
• budget management • human resources management• integrity• open government
• digital governance• centre of government• regulatory governance • multilevel governance
The reviews show where and how these elements interact with each other.
PUBLIC GOVERNANCE REVIEWS
Published reviews
» Lithuania: Fostering Open and Inclusive Policy Making (2015)
» Hungary: Towards a Strategic State Approach (2015)» Kazakhstan: Review of the Central Administration (2014)» Spain: From Administrative Reform to Continuous
Improvement (2014)» Slovak Republic: Developing a Sustainable Strategic
Framework for Public Administration Reform (2014)» Colombia: Implementing Good Governance (2013)» Greece: Reform of Social Welfare Programmes (2013)» Poland: Implementing Strategic-State Capability (2013)» France: Une perspective internationale sur la révision
générale des politiques publiques (2012)» Slovenia: Towards a Strategic and E�cient State (2012) » Estonia: Towards a Single Government Approach (2011)» Greece: Review of the Central Administration (2011)» Finland: Working Together to Sustain Success (2010)» Ireland: Towards an Integrated Public Service (2007)
More informationMartin Forst, Head of Division, Governance Reviews and Partnerships Division, OECD Email: [email protected]
or visit http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/governance/oecd-public-governance-reviews_22190414
SOME EXAMPLES OF WHAT HAS BEEN DONE
Forthcoming reviews
» Hungary II (2015)» Costa Rica (2015)» Slovak Republic (2015)» Peru (2015)» Northern Ireland (2016)
1. Capacity building: The OECD has organised workshops and seminars on one-stop shops, administrative simpli�cation, tools and processes to strengthen integrity, performance measurement and HRM, among other issues, prior to running full scale reviews. Bene�ciary countries have included Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Colombia.
2. Strategic diagnostic: The OECD has provided strategic advice on Hungary’s national reform programme for the public administration, identifying gaps and challenges that need to be addressed if reforms are to be successful.
3. In-depth analysis: Finland, Estonia and Poland have been reviewed in depth by the OECD across a wide range of public governance issues, culminating in recommendations for action.
4. Implementation assistance: Poland and Colombia are receiving support, through workshops and other activities, for the implementation of reforms based on the OECD’s recommendations.
5. Emerging governance challenges: Some workshops address emerging and widely shared governance challenges. Workshops were organised for Hungary and Poland to explore the relationship between senior civil servants and ministers.
PUBLIC GOVERNANCE REVIEWS
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Contents
Executive summary
Introduction
Key messages and recommendations
Chapter 1. Developing a strategic framework for public administration reform in the Slovak Republic
Chapter 2. Developing the Slovak Republic’s human resources management strategy
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OECD Public Governance Reviews
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Contents
Assessment and recommendations
Chapter 1. Contextual factors influencing governance in Colombia
Chapter 2. Centre-of-government co-ordination in Colombia
Chapter 3. Evidence-based decision making in Colombia
Chapter 4. Multi-level governance in Colombia
Chapter 5. Conclusion: Making governance reform happen in Colombia
Annex A. Strategic human resources management in the government of Colombia
Annex B. Public procurement in Colombia
Annex C. National development through the strategic use of ICT and government-on-line in Colombia
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OECD Public Governance Reviews
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OECD Public Governance Reviews
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Contents
Executive summary
Assessment and recommendations
Summary action plan
Country profile of Kazakhstan 2013
Chapter 1. The context of governance reforms in Kazakhstan
Chapter 2. Strategic role and capability of the Centre of Government in Kazakhstan
Chapter 3. Central functions in the government of Kazakhstan
Chapter 4. Strategic management and accountability in the government of Kazakhstan
Chapter 5. The general organisation of ministries in the government of Kazakhstan
Annex A. Review methodology
Annex B. Service co-ordination boards
Annex C. Canada’s Management Accountability Framework process
Annex D. New Zealand’s capability reviews – key questions
Annex E. Assessment of the functions and organisation of the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies
Annex F. Assessment of the functions and organisation of the Ministry of Agriculture
Annex G. Assessment of the functions and organisation of the Ministry of Education and Science
Annex H. Assessment of the functions and organisation of the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources
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OECD Public Governance Reviews
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OECD Public Governance Reviews
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Contents
Executive summary
Assessment and recommendations
Chapter 1. Addressing public administration reform in Hungary
Chapter 2. Reforming Hungary’s territorial administration
Chapter 3. Reducing administrative burdens in Hungary
Chapter 4. Fighting corruption in Hungary
Annex A. The OECD’s proposal for an Integrity Module for Staff Surveys
Glossary
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OECD Public Governance Reviews
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OECD Public Governance Reviews
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Executive summary
Chapter 1. The context of state development in Spain
Chapter 2. Administrative rationalisation and multi-level governance
Chapter 3. Raising Spain’s productivity through better regulation
Chapter 4. Strengthening digital government for a more strategic public administration in Spain
Chapter 5. Mobilising and using resources: Public financial management and public procurement in Spain
Chapter 6. Developing a sustainable and flexible human resources management system
Chapter 7. Strengthening transparency and building trust in government in Spain
Chapter 8. Implementing governance reform in Spain: Challenges and opportunities
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