One Balancing of Efficiency and Accountability in Public Administration
Abstract
The paper argues that the conflict between being "by the book" and being "effective" is not a zero-sum game. While a mature civil service culture is the ideal foundation, even developing administrations can "engineer" a virtuous, efficient system by slowly implementing output-oriented incentives. This allows for a public sector that is both flexible enough to innovate and structured enough to remain honest.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Public Policy and Administration Research
Public Administration and Governance
Public Administration in Developing Nations
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 24 February 2026
- Language
- EN