Day 1 - Gregor Virant - Principles and assessment methodology.pdf

Presentation given by Gregor Virant at the SIGMA-GIZ joint event Advancing Good Governance in Public Administration Reform in the Eastern Partnership Countries, that took place 4-5 June 2024 in Brussels.

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Principles of Public
Administration (2023)
and Assessment
Methodology
Brussels, 4 June 2024

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GOOD PUBLIC GOVERNANCE MATTERS
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Government Effectiveness, WWGI 2022 (WB)
Good governance correlates with
prosperity
Good governance is key for
EU Integration (Political criteria,
Fundamentals cluster)
Good governance = Democratic
institutions, Rule of Law,
Fundamental Rights, Public
Integrity, Good Public
Administration

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Principles of Public Administration
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▪Designed at the request of theEuropean
Commission to serve as a tool of EU enlargement
and neighbourhood policy
▪A comprehensive framework of standards defining
good public administration.
▪Produced incollaboration between OECD and EU
▪For the OECD, the Principles servefor dissemination
of the Organisation’s good governance standards.
▪Standards draw on formal EU acquis, OECD
recommendations, other international standards
and good practices of EU and OECD Members.
▪Policy + Assessment Framework

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Open and inclusive process
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Kick-off – shaping main directions with European
Commission – continuous engagement
Council of Europe consultations
Public consultations and event
with SIGMA partners
Approval by the OECD Public
Governance Committee
Endorsement by European
Commission DG NEAR
Launch event with European
Commissioner and OECD
Secretary-General
Nov
2023
Oct
2023
Feb
2023
Oct
2022
Oct
2020
Monitoring with revised indicators2024

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Principles of Public Administration 2023 vs. 2014
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▪Improved, but not revolutionised and still recognisable
▪Updated in line with new EU and OECD standards,
new realities and implementation experience
▪More focus on emerging topics: innovation, digitalisation,
open data,flexible work arrangements etc.
▪Multi-level governanceincluded
▪Values-based, leaving room for different PA models
▪Easier to understand, better balance across whole framework

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Use of the Principles of Public Administration
>Periodic SIGMA monitoring (assessment against the Principles)
>Preparation of national reform strategies for the development of public administration
>Informing European Commission'sprogress reports, accession dialogue, technical and
budget support
>Potential for use by other countries (e.g. for self-assessment)
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Thematic areas
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Policy
development and
co-ordination
■Centre-of-government
■Policy planning
■Policy making
■Consultation
■Policy implementation and evaluation
■Parliamentary scrutiny
Public service and human resource
management
■Employment framework
■Recruitment
■Top managers
■Motivation and working conditions
■Professional development, performance and
talent management
Public financial management
■Budget formulation
■Budget execution
■Budget reporting
■Internal audit
■Internal control
■Procurement laws
■Procurement
operations
■PP review
■External audit
■MLG-Fiscal autonomy
Service delivery
and digitalisation
■Users at the centre
■Streamlined, quality services
■Accessibility
■Digitalisation

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Structure
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270
Sub-principles
32
Principles
6thematic areas
of Public Administration
276
sub-indicators
36
composite
indicators
6area averages
(high-level indicators)
Policy framework
Measurement framework
Ca. 1600 criteria

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Example of what a Principle description looks like
a.The public administration analyses human resources (HR) and prepares and implements HR plans aligned with the budget to ensure
the appropriate workforce size, mix of competencies, skills and expertise to fulfil its mission, considering both current and future needs.
b.Public servants are recruited through transparent and open competitions, based on merit.
c.Inclusive recruitment policies and practices support diversity and equal opportunities in the public administration.
d.The public administration attracts a good pool of eligible candidates, using employer branding and other recruitment tools.
e.Recruitment is based on accurate job descriptions providing the required candidate profile (experience, knowledge, skills, competencies)
for effective performance, reflected in vacancy announcements, along with work and salary conditions.
f.Selection committeesare composed of members qualified to perform the assessment of candidates against the job requirements,
without any conflict of interest, and free from political influence.
g.Selection methods provide fair and valid assessment of the experience, knowledge, skills andcompetencies necessary to perform the
job and enable the selection of the most suitable candidates.
h.Recruitment and selection processes areefficient, timely, user-friendly and supported by digital tools.
i.Applicantsare informed of recruitment decisions in a timely manner and have the right to ask for justification and appeal through
administrative and judicial channels.
j.The onboarding processes enable a rapid adaptation to the job and the organisation, so that new staff feel confident and competent and
perform well.
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Public administration attracts and recruits competent people based on merit and equal opportunities.
Principle 9

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Assessment Methodology
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As a rule, there is alignment
between principles and
indicators (one principle –one
indicator)
Indicators: values from 0 to 100
Data collection –
national administration,
local experts, review by
international experts and
SIGMA policy advisors
More flexible, linear
distribution of points
for criteria Looking into legislation,
strategy and policy,
institutional setup and
capacity, implementation
practices, outcomes and
impact
Mixing analytical methods
(analysis of documents,
quantitative data, practice
samples, more emphasis on
surveys)
WB 2024 – first
application, still
possible to improve
Publication – together
with the monitoring
reports
Using EU and
OECD benchmarks
whenever possible

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Principles of Public Administration Data Portal
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Strategy and continuous improvement of public administration
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Principle1
Comprehensive, credible and sustainable
public administration reform agenda

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Policy development and co-ordination
Centre of government and government decision making
Strategicpolicy planning
Evidence-based policymaking, clear and accessible regulation
Consultation in policymaking
Policy implementation and evaluation
Parliamentary scrutiny ofgovernment policymaking
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Principle2
Principle3
Principle4
Principle5
Principle6
Principle7

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Public service and human resource management
Publicemployment framework
Merit-based recruitment
Top management
Working conditions, including remuneration
Professional development and performance management
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Principle8
Principle9
Principle10
Principle11
Principle12

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Organisation, accountability and oversight
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Organisationof public administration
Multi-level governance
Openness and transparency of public administration
External oversight ofpublic administration
Administrative procedure, judicial review and public liability
Public sector integrity
Principle13
Principle14
Principle15
Principle16
Principle17
Principle18

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Designof administrative services
Delivery of high-qualityservices
Accessibility of services
Digital government
Service delivery and digitalisation
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Principle19
Principle20
Principle21
Principle22

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Public financial management
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Budget management (preparation and execution)
Management of resources and internal control
Internal audit
Public procurement
External audit
Financing of regional
and local governments
Principles 23-25
Principle 26
Principle 27
Principle 28-30
Principle 31
Principle 32

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