A Profile of the Public Service of Malta
A Profile of the Public Service of Malta

Author: Commonwealth Secretariat

Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9780850927030

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Public sector reform has moved on apace since the first of the Commonwealth Public Service Country Profile Series was launched in 1995 when the principles of New Public Management (NPM) were in an early stage of adoption. Since then, the various civil services described in the series have undergone radical change in scope, organization and approach rendering a revision timely. Now up dated and completely revised, these re-issued Country Profiles continue to be an accessible and valuable source of reference which attempt to both describe and analyze the often tumultuous and controversial public sector reforms which have taken place in contributing countries since 1995. Practicing bureaucrats, diplomats, political and academic audiences will find these new books invaluable in benchmarking best practice in public sector reform across Commonwealth member countries.

Public Sector Reform in Developing Countries
Public Sector Reform in Developing Countries

Author: Victor Ayeni

Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9780850927115

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A country-by-country synopsis of the public sector reform programmes in 40 Commonwealth developing countries, with a profile of each country and an outline of the reform initiatives, implementation processes, achievements and problems encountered.

Better Information Practices
Better Information Practices

Author: Sam Agere

Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 9780850925821

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This book shares best practice in the design of better record management systems, including developing a Retention Schedule. Also covered is a manual used by ministries and departments as an example, and guideline formulas for using a schedule and indexing.

Introducing New Approaches
Introducing New Approaches

Author: Mohan Kaul

Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9780850925647

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Economic realities have led governments to review their programmes. This work shows that any new approach must take into account a whole variety of factors. It sets out practices for better service provision which have emerged across the Commonwealth, emphasizing the choice available

Serving the State
Serving the State

Author: Morton R. Davies

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-05-08

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1351768204

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This title was first published in 2000: Serving the State is an invaluable two-volume exploration of global trends in public administration education and training. Volume 2 of this important reference work explores traditions and contexts. Included for examination are the French and Islamic traditions, The Netherlands, Scandinavia, Latin America, Small Island States and former communist countries such as Poland and the Ukraine as well as other countries undergoing rapid economic change.

Current Good Practices and New Developments in Public Sector Service Management
Current Good Practices and New Developments in Public Sector Service Management

Author: Commonwealth Secretariat

Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 9780850927122

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This is an update to the 1996 portfolio and continues to provide a framework for building and sustaining effective public service organisations, based on current good practice and the wide experience of senior public sector managers throughout the Commonwealth. The second edition contains much of the original material, now up-dated together with several new sections. The Portfolio update is designed to be used as a companion resource to the Public Service Country Profiles which, together, can be used as a basis for benchmarking to compare activities and best practices across different national settings.

Democracy in Southern Europe
Democracy in Southern Europe

Author: Isabelle Calleja Ragonesi

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2019-02-28

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 1786725592

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How have Malta and Cyprus - both EU members – transitioned from colonial island states to independent democracies? With the assistance of primary documentation this book traces the difficult path of these two states to becoming independent liberal democracies by using the pathway of democratization through decolonization. Using socio-economic and political data, analysed through the microscope of political science and international relations theories, Isabelle Calleja Ragonesi charts the progress of the two islands in the context of a number of four distinct phases. Firstly decolonization, independence and achieving the status of procedural democracies; secondly post-colonial independence consolidating democracy and regime breakdown; thirdly sovereign nation-state status and second attempts at consolidating democracy and finally attempting to reach substantive democracy status and EU membership. The study of these two states is contextualized within the context of democratization in Southern Europe and the cases of Malta and Cyprus provide new insights on the region for scholars of political science and international institutions.

From Problem to Solution
From Problem to Solution

Author: Mohan Kaul

Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780850924527

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This book develops a framework for productive public service reforms, based on successful innovations and practical strategies developed and implemented across the Commonwealth. The first section highlights the pressures Commonwealth countries face. The following sections draw out common strategic approaches and provide a framework of practical solutions. The final section identifies critical challenges which must be addressed to sustain public service reform and underpin accountable administration for just and honest government.

Malta in the European Union
Malta in the European Union

Author: Mark Harwood

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-05-13

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 1317102096

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Malta has bucked the trend of its EU Mediterranean neighbours in many ways. This smallest of EU states barely dipped into recession during the global financial crisis and remains a stable member of the Eurozone whilst also having one of the lowest infringement rates and highest transposition of EU law records amongst the 28 member states. Providing the first comprehensive study of Malta's complex road to EU membership this book looks at the impact of membership on the country's political structures and processes and explains the principal factors that have conditioned the country's Europeanization experience. Reflecting Malta's unique and often contentious road to membership, the book explores the historical context and outlines how Maltese processes and policies have changed since membership and whether a causative link exists between these changes and Malta's membership of the EU. A wide range of primary and secondary sources facilitate the study complemented by a series of interviews with a broad range of Malta's political and social actors as well as individuals from EU institutions. This depth of analysis enables a holistic view of Malta's first decade of EU membership and helps establish the fundamental characteristics of Malta's unique Europeanization experience.

Public Service Reforms in a Small Island State
Public Service Reforms in a Small Island State

Author: Frank Bezzina

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-07-30

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 3030743578

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This book provides a detailed examination of public service reforms in Malta. Focusing on both the trajectory and substance of the reforms, the volume provides a holistic treatment of the public sector in the European Union’s smallest member state. The book is divided into four parts. Part I covers the historical background of public service administration and management in Malta from the 1500s to the 2010s. Part II focuses on recent reforms, begun in 2013, after the election of Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. Each chapter in this part addresses a particular reform theme: transparency and accountability; civil service systems and HR management; service delivery and digitalisation; organisation and management of government reforms; policy making, coordination, and implementation. Part III investigates the internal and external impact of the reforms, reporting and analyzing the results of a survey carried out among government employees and the Maltese population. The book concludes with a chapter on global reform trends that are likely to impact public service delivery in the future. Providing an in-depth view of public service in a small island state, this volume will be useful to researchers and students interested in public sector management, administration, and public policy as well as practitioners, consultants, and government employees.