Administrative Reforms and Modernization of the System of Public Administration on Local Level in Germany
Keywords:
intergovernmental setting, administrative reform, administrative modernization, new public management, local levelAbstract
In discussing administrative reforms and New Public Management inspired administrative modernization in Germany the article the article focuses on the local level because, in Germany’s intergovernmental setting made up of the federal, the regional State (Länder) and the local levels, the local government level plays a crucial role in implementing public policies and functions. Consequently the local level has been the key arena of administrative reforms and modernization. Thus, while not leaving the federal and Länder levels out of sight, the article will focus of the local level.Downloads
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