Increased Resources To Improve Public Services

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Committee of Public Accounts
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0215019628

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Increased Resources to Improve Public Services by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Committee of Public Accounts Pdf

In July 2002, the Government announced a public expenditure increase of £61 billion over three years, to be targeted at improving key public services. The three largest recipients of the extra funding were the Department for Education and Skills, the Department of Health and the Department for Transport. Following on from a NAO report on this topic (HCP 234, session 2003-04; ISBN 0102927103) published in January 2004, the Committee's report examines how these departments are using their extra resources, focusing on three main issues: the complexity of the service deliver chain, how they can secure further improvements in service quality, and performance monitoring and benchmarking. Conclusions reached include that, complex delivery chains and financing mechanisms need to be simplified, and a direct link established between funding and specific targets for service improvements. As all three departments deliver services indirectly through a network of partners and contractors, they need to ensure delivery partners have sufficient capability and capacity to deliver services effectively. Departments should also share information on their plans to increase delivery capacity more widely among key suppliers.

Author : Oecd,Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Publisher : Org. for Economic Cooperation & Development
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9264517952

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The Path to Becoming a Data-Driven Public Sector by Oecd,Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Pdf

Twenty-first century governments must keep pace with the expectations of their citizens and deliver on the promise of the digital age. Data-driven approaches are particularly effective for meeting those expectations and rethinking the way governments and citizens interact. This report highlights the important role data can play in creating conditions that improve public services, increase the effectiveness of public spending and inform ethical and privacy considerations. It presents a data-driven public sector framework that can help countries or organisations assess the elements needed for using data to make better-informed decisions across public sectors.

Author : Great Britain. National Audit Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2004-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0102927103

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Increased Resources to Improve Public Services,A Progress Report on Departments' Preparations by Great Britain. National Audit Office Pdf

Public service agreements (PSAs) were introduced in 1998 to ensure that the allocation of public funds by government departments is focused on achieving improvements in service delivery, with outcomes measured by a series of performance targets set by the Treasury. Extra public spending of £61 billion over three years was announced by the Treasury in 2002, targeted on key public services such as education, health and transport. This report by the National Audit Office examines preparations by the Department for Education and Skills, the Department of Health and the Department for Transport to maximise use of these extra resources to deliver service improvements. The report identifies five critical issues for consideration, which also apply generally to other departments, regarding: the complexity of the delivery chain; the capacity of delivery organisations; resource targeting; broad risk management strategies; and performance monitoring.

Author : Les Metcalfe,Sue Richards
Publisher : SAGE Publications Limited
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1987-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015051139379

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Improving Public Management by Les Metcalfe,Sue Richards Pdf

Examines the "Efficiency Strategy" to reduce government spending and improve management. Identifies differences between public and private sector management.

Author : M. Burton
Publisher : Springer
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137316240

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The Politics of Public Sector Reform by M. Burton Pdf

The first comprehensive 'bird's eye' account of public sector reform supported by references from over 400 official sources, this book is an invaluable guide to all those in the public, private and voluntary sectors grappling with the twin challenges of managing public spending austerity and the pressure in response to transform public services.

Author : Rachel E. Ashworth,George A. Boyne,Tom Entwistle
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199545483

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Public Service Improvement by Rachel E. Ashworth,George A. Boyne,Tom Entwistle Pdf

The performance of public services is a matter of concern in many countries. Issues of public service efficiency, cost, and effectiveness have moved to the forefront of political debate. This book applies the latest thinking from Management and Organization Studies to public organizations to examine how the public sector can perform better.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264264144

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OECD Public Governance Reviews Better Service Delivery for Inclusive Growth in the Dominican Republic by OECD Pdf

This review focuses on improving access to quality and timely services for citizens as a means to facilitate inclusive growth in the Dominican Republic.

Author : Michael E. Milakovich
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000456219

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Digital Governance by Michael E. Milakovich Pdf

The application of digital information and communication technologies (ICTs) to reform governmental structures and public service is widely and perhaps naively viewed as the 21st century "savior", the enlightened way to reinvigorate democracy, reduce costs, and improve the quality of public services. This book examines the transition from e-government to digital governance in light of the financial exigencies and political controversies facing many governments. The chapters concentrate on strategies for public sector organizational transformation and policies for improved and measurable government performance in the current contentious political environment. This fully updated second edition of Digital Governance provides strategies for public officials to apply advanced technologies, manage remote workforces, measure performance, and improve service delivery in current crisis-driven administrative and political environments. The full implementation of advanced digital governance requires fundamental changes in the relationship between citizens and their governments, using ICTs as catalysts for political as well as administrative communication. This entails attitudinal and behavioral changes, secure networks, and less dependence on formal bureaucratic structures (covered in Part I of this book); transformation of administrative, educational, and security systems to manage public services in a more citizen-centric way (covered in Part II); the integration of advanced digital technologies with remote broadband wireless internet services (Part III); and the creation of new forms of global interactive citizenship and self-governance (covered in Part IV). Author Michael E. Milakovich offers recommendations for further improvement and civic actions to stimulate important instruments of governance and public administration. This book is required reading for political science, public administration, and public policy courses, as well as federal, state, and local government officials.

Author : Zhikai Wang,Qiujing Wu,Songsong Liu,Guoliang Wang,Jia Li
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 761 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789464633443

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Proceedings of the 2023 2nd International Conference on Public Service, Economic Management and Sustainable Development (PESD 2023) by Zhikai Wang,Qiujing Wu,Songsong Liu,Guoliang Wang,Jia Li Pdf

This is an open access book. 2023 2nd International Conference on Public Service, Economic Management and Sustainable Development (PESD 2023) will be held from Oct. 27 to 29 in Xiamen, China. It dedicates to create a platform for academic communications between specialists and scholars in the fields of Public Service, Economic Management and Sustainable Development. PESD 2023 is the Public Service, Economic Management and Sustainable Development conference aimed at presenting current research being carried out. Economic development provides the basic material basis for public services, and public services create a good social foundation for economic development. At the same time, social and economic aspects need to jointly promote sustainable development. The idea of the conference is for the scientists, scholars, engineers, and students from Universities all around the world and the industry to present ongoing research activities, and hence to foster research relations between the Universities and the industry. This conference provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences face to face, establish business or research relations, and find global partners for future collaboration.

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1132 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : UIUC:30112118734307

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Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons Pdf

Author : Kenneth G. Lieberthal,Cheng Li,Yu Keping
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780815725350

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China's Political Development by Kenneth G. Lieberthal,Cheng Li,Yu Keping Pdf

China's path to political reform over the last three decades has been slow, but discourse among Chinese political scientists continues to be vigorous and forward thinking. China's Political Development offers a unique look into the country's evolving political process by combining chapters authored by twelve prominent Chinese political scientists with an extensive commentary on each chapter by an American scholar of the Chinese political system. Each chapter focuses on a major aspect of the development of the Chinese Party-state, encompassing the changing relations among its constituent parts as well as its evolving approaches toward economic gorwth, civil society, grassroots elections, and the intertwined problems of supervision and corruption. Together, these analyses highlight the history, strategy, policies, and implementation of governance reforms since 1978 and the authors' recommendations for future changes. This extensive work provides the deep background necessary to understand the sociopolitical context and intellectual currents. behind the reform agenda announced at the landmark Third Plenum in 2013. Shedding light through contrasting perspectives, the book provides an overview of the efforts China has directed toward developing good governance, the challenges it faces, and its future direction.

Author : Peter C. Humphreys
Publisher : Institute of Public Administration
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Administrative agencies
ISBN : 1902448006

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Improving Public Service Delivery by Peter C. Humphreys Pdf

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-12-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264166707

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Public Servants as Partners for Growth Toward a Stronger, Leaner and More Equitable Workforce by OECD Pdf

This book compiles policy lessons on reallocation of the public workforce, managing competencies, and fostering diversity.

Author : Great Britain. Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills,Great Britain: Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills,Great BritainH.M. Treasury,Great BritainDepartment for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2008-03-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0101734522

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Innovation nation by Great Britain. Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills,Great Britain: Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills,Great BritainH.M. Treasury,Great BritainDepartment for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Pdf

This White Paper represents the ambition of Government to promote innovation across society as a tool to develop and generate economic prosperity and improve the quality of life throughout the UK. The policies include proposals about how Government can use procurement and regulation to promote innovation in business and make the public sector and public services more innovative. The White Paper is in 10 chapters: The role of government; demanding innovation; supporting business innovation; the need for a strong and innovative research base; international innovation; innovative people; public sector innovation; innovative places and the innovation nation: next steps. An Annex sets out the development of this White Paper. Published alongside the White Paper is 'Implementing "The Race to the Top": Lord Sainsbury's review of Government's science and innovation' (ISBN 9780108507175). Lord Sainsbury's review published in October 2007 (HM Treasury, ISBN 9781845323561, http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/media/5/E/sainsbury_review051007.pdf) and also relevant is the 2008 Enterprise Strategy (http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/media/E/3/bud08_enterprise_524.pdf)

Author : Abdul-Mumin Abdulai,Elmira Shamshiry
Publisher : Springer
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789812870537

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Linking Sustainable Livelihoods to Natural Resources and Governance by Abdul-Mumin Abdulai,Elmira Shamshiry Pdf

This book investigates the current level and trend of poverty in the Muslim World, including selected countries in Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia, East Asia, the Pacific and South America. Authors explore themes of poverty reduction, poverty alleviation and the extent of influences on social and economic development, particularly natural resource endowments (especially mineral resources) and their utilization. Chapters explore theory and practice, including governance and programmes, and take a detailed look at Zakat as a faith-based policy tool, to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods and thus contribute to better environmental stewardship. The final chapters look at development questions in the Muslim World and make policy recommendations, including a proposed multi-dimensional development collaboration model called the Development Collaboration Octagon Model (DeCOM). Readers will discover theoretical explanations of poverty and how poverty hampers the development of many nations because the poor are unable to partake actively in the development process. Poverty indicators and measurement are discussed, and trends of economic growth including productivity, manufacturing, trade patterns, investment and saving activity, and socio-economic developments are all explored: supporting data is presented in tables and figures, throughout this text. Authors explore the potency and success stories of public poverty alleviation strategies and programmes pursued in the Muslim world, especially the extent to which the institution of Zakat has been effectively incorporated into public poverty alleviation strategies. Policy options required to enhance social and economic development are proposed, to help pull the poor out of the poverty trap into the mainstream economy in the Muslim world. This work will appeal to anyone wishing to scrutinise poverty, its parameters and its relationship with the development of countries in the Muslim world. Scholars in the fields of economics, sociology, geography and Islamic studies will all find something of value here.