Practice Of Public Administration Research Articles

Competences Associated to Sustainable Leadership Practices: A Study Carried Out in the Public City Administration of Fazenda Rio Grande, State of Paraná

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to identify the competences associated to sustainable leadership practices in the public city administration of Fazenda Rio Grande, Paraná. Literature review: The study addresses the concepts of professional competences and sustainable leadership and how they can be applied to the public sector from the perspective of public city administrators. Method: This is a qualitative and exploratory study that was carried out in the City Hall of Fazenda Rio Grande, Paraná. It derived out of the analysis of official documents and semi-structured interviews conducted with eleven public city administrators. Results and conclusion: The study has revealed that the necessary competences for sustainable leadership practices in the public administration of Fazenda Rio Grande, Paraná are: public resource management, strategic planning, focusing on citizens, people management, environmental sustainability orientation, and environmental awareness. Discussion: The study can provide public administrators with a way to reflect upon their practices, which can positively impact the improvement of their competences and conduct related to the performance of their duties, along with working as a model for public policies characterized by social transformation. Originality/value: Identifying the competences associated with sustainable leadership practices in public administration facilitates reflection about the enhancement or development of attributes that are essential for improving the quality of life and well-being of citizens, along with promoting sustainable territorial development at the local level.

Current issues of regulation of conduction of reliability and completeness checks of income, expenses, digitalization digital directions of public management at the federal level in the conditions of a new stage of digital transformation of public management

The article is devoted to the study of promising tasks of improving public administration processes at the federal level in the context of a new stage of digital transformation of public management. The author argues the relevance and significance of the research topic. The current stage of digital transformation of public administration in foreign countries and in the Russian Federation is analyzed and evaluated, expressed in the transition of the “digital government” public administration model to a new stage of development — to Version 2.0 — the “GovTech-government” model. A general description of the trend directions of GovTech-technologization in the world practice of public administration is given, examples of local experience of their implementation in foreign countries are considered. The thesis is proved about the possibility of achieving great results and effects in improving the processes of public administration at the federal level in the Russian Federation in this direction, despite the situation of socio-economic instability in the country. Emphasis is placed on the fact that for the purposes of a successful transition from the “digital government” model to the “GovTech-government” model, there is a need to centralize management in new priority cross-departmental development areas, introduce other “administrative” GovTech development tools that have been successfully tested and applied in the international practice of public administration at the federal level.

Razvitie M.I. Piskotinym nauchnyh osnov gosudarstvennogo upravleniya v svyazi s ekonomicheskimi reformami v SSSR 1965 g.

The year 1965 went down in the history of the Soviet Union as the year of economic reforms, which aroused an unprecedented interest in the scientific community in the theory and practice of public administration and its legal regulation. Soviet scientists were given a global task - to determine the scientific ways of developing Soviet public administration in the new economic conditions. A team of scientists from the Institute of State and Law of the USSR Academy of Sciences also joined in the solution of this problem, as a result of which in 1968 the Nauka publishing house published a collective monograph “Scientific foundations of public administration in the USSR”. Doctor of law, professor M.I. Piskotin took an active part in the preparation of this work. His great scientific heritage continues to influence the development of domestic legal science.

Modern models of public administration in the system of healthcare and pharmacy

The evolution of the system of socio-economic relations determines the changes in public administration models in the direction of ensuring publicity and informatization. To achieve the key goals of healthcare, it is important to have a clear understanding of the management methodology, in particular, the conceptual and categorical apparatus. Currently, the terminology of public management and administration, governance, public administration and regulation, public management needs to be agreed. 
 Aim. To analyze modern models of public management and changes in the modern content of concepts of management theory in the healthcare and pharmacy system. 
 Materials and methods. Analysis and generalization of the legal framework and scientific publications on the theory and practice of public administration in the healthcare system and pharmacy. 
 Results. The theoretical and methodological principles of management in the healthcare system and the conceptual and categorical apparatus were studied. Modern concepts of public management and features of the implementation of the main principles of “Good Governance” in the system of healthcare and pharmacy were studied. The analysis of public management models in the healthcare system was carried out, the main characteristics and principles of implementation were determined. The priority areas of activity of state bodies in the direction of achieving the global goals of sustainable development regarding the universal coverage of the population with healthcare services were determined.
 Conclusions. At the current stage, it is important to search for the most socially effective model of public management in the healthcare system and pharmacy, which aims to timely and fully ensure the maximum coverage of the population with medical services of proper quality, requires a clear understanding of the complex of organizational principles, modern forms and means of influence.

Дополнение системы стратегического планирования источниками финансирования

Strategic planning of socio-economic development is one of the most important state functions. In advanced countries, the modern state represents the interests of the whole society with all its social and age strata. Its actions rely on forecasting the trends in national and global development. The state defines national interests, goals, and development priorities to implement them through strategic plans, programs, projects, and development institutions. The mainstream economic thought does not justify the state intervention into the market. However, the modern practice of public administration has proven the need for strategic planning of socio-economic development as a prerequisite for successful economic growth. The research objective was to identify the methodological foundations of effective strategic planning. It relied on such traditional methods of scientific research as analysis, synthesis, generalization, and comparison. Despite the poor representation of the topic in scientific journals, the author formulated methodological recommendations that can be applied in practice when adjusting public policy.

„Poukraińskie” i jego polskie losy

“THE POST-UKRAINIAN” IN POLAND: A STORY OF VANISHING In the literature on the heritage of the post-migration areas of south-eastern Poland, as well as in the nationwide information space, too little attention is paid to the Ukrainian legacy. Although since 1989, the topic has been discussed more often and more freely, and the knowledge in this area has significantly expanded, still the issue of Ukrainian heritage is underrepresented in scientific and journalistic narratives and public administration practices of eastern border regions Polish. Within the present borders of Poland, there are over a thousand postUkrainian localities, whose tangible and intangible heritage has been destroyed, forgotten, and repressed from social consciousness, it has become invisible. In this article we try to explain how this happened. We ask about the decisions, people, and events that caused the ‘Ukrainian’ in Poland to become a symbolic ‘after’ – ‘post-Ukrainian.’

Public service motivation research in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region: A systematic review of progress and implications for public administration theory and practice

The research on public service motivation (PSM) has seen a growing internationalization, necessitating efforts to organize and systematize its findings to assess research progress and enhance the value of PSM theory in various contexts, including public administration. This paper aims to review the progress of PSM research in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region over the past decade. The primary methodology employed is a systematic literature review, where a total of 20 papers published between 2013 and 2020 were located and analyzed. The assessment of these papers includes an examination of their country of origin, publication source, underlying theory, research design, and lines of study. A critical evaluation of the findings is conducted, focusing on their theoretical and practical contributions to PSM scholarship. The key conclusion drawn from this review is that while PSM research in the MENA region is advancing, it reveals certain methodological limitations and underexplored themes that need to be addressed. Consequently, this paper significantly contributes to public administration research and PSM-specific studies by providing the long-awaited organization, systematization, and integration of regional research. The outcomes of this review enable the identification of relevant contextual factors that can enrich the conceptualization and operationalization of PSM on a regional basis. Additionally, this paper offers a comprehensive overview of existing PSM knowledge in the MENA region, thereby guiding future research in this domain. By acknowledging both the methodological strengths and weaknesses, as well as the thematic aspects of the reviewed studies, specific suggestions are put forth to enhance the quality and depth of future PSM research in the MENA region. This paper thus serves as a valuable resource for researchers seeking to further develop the understanding of PSM within the context of the MENA region.

Management Practices in Private and Public Higher Education Institutions

The study's goal is to compare and contrast public and private university administration practices in Pakistan. Using a random sampling technique, 200 institutional heads from (various departments) of public and private institutions (universities) of Punjab were selected for the study.According to the study, managing operations at higher education institutions in these locations is difficult for both commercial and governmental universities. However, these two categories of institutions' management strategies differ significantly from one another. According to the survey, private institutions of higher learning place a greater emphasis on marketing and financial management than public ones. Private institutions place a high priority on promoting their offerings to draw students and donor support as compared to public institutions.

Constitutional and Administrative Law in Nigeria: Are They Instruments of Governance?

Are constitutional and administrative laws in operation in the institutions and agencies of government in Nigeria? How effective are these laws at regulating the activities of the government in the country? Has the law enhanced the quality of services delivered by the government? What are the factors influencing the practice of public administration in Nigeria? Are these factors in consonance with administrative law? These are germane questions to which this study attempted to provide answers. It relies on secondary data, which were subjected to content analysis. The study argues that the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria, prepared by the government without legitimacy (the military), and handed over to the civilian administration some twenty-three years ago, with little or minor amendment to date, made the legitimacy of the government of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic questionable. And, apart from the faulty preparation of the constitution and some amendments made to it by the National Assembly, the elite, who appear to be above the law, do not allow the constitution to work. These elite are mainly among the legislature, the judiciary and the executive; they are all guilty of stemming and whittling down the power of the constitution, and the law of administration by their flagrant disregard for the rule of law and the constitution in their various capacities. This study therefore, concludes that, until Nigeria’s constitution is redrafted, and constitutional law and administrative law properly applied, quality or good governance will continue to elude the country.

Здравоохранение российской Арктики: уроки пандемии COVID-19, результаты оптимизации, приоритеты развития

The COVID-19 pandemic has focused the attention of governments, international organizations, and the scientific community on the need to rethink the priorities and directions in healthcare development. The explosive increase in morbidity has exposed the problem of an acute shortage of basic healthcare resources, especially in the hospital sector. The importance of having a modern healthcare infrastructure and accessible medical care for the population has increased unprecedentedly, as these services are relevant to all countries and regions, including the Arctic territories. This study contributes to the scientific discourse on the problem of developing human resources and infrastructure for healthcare in the Arctic territories. The aim of the study was to analyze the main trends in healthcare personnel and infrastructure provision in the Russian Arctic over the past two decades and identify directions for further development in this field. The study used research methods such as logical and comparative analysis, as well as content analysis. The findings demonstrate that healthcare in the Russian Arctic is polarized, with personnel and infrastructure resources unevenly distributed and primarily concentrated in administrative centers. To solve the identified problems, it is necessary to design differentiated state policy mechanisms and implement a comprehensive national program for the development of healthcare in the Russian Arctic, improve access to healthcare in remote and sparsely populated zones, and engage business in personnel and infrastructure development. The practical significance of this study lies its potential to inform the development of customized approaches that account for Arctic characteristics in healthcare system modernization and public administration practices for social development in the Russian Arctic. The consequences of the pandemic and emerging global challenges associated with changing geopolitical and geoeconomic conditions and the socio-economic consequences of such changes require further research in this area, including the consideration of paid healthcare issues, the development of industrial medicine, and assessing the resulting impact of healthcare system changes on the health of Arctic populations

Staking the tent at the margins: Using disability justice to expand the theory and praxis of social equity in public administration

As the need to expand and deepen the focus of social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion (SJDEI) continues to grow, it is incumbent upon the practitioners, scholars, and students of public administration to build and sustain a social equity theory and praxis that is broad and inclusive of all the communities, complexities, and nuances of SJDEI work. We write this editorial with an intention to expand social equity theory and praxis to create space for intersectionality. In particular, our editorial focuses on the inclusion of people with disabilities and the need for centering a disability justice perspective in public administration. This imperative stems from many needs, notably that people with disabilities are the largest minority group, globally and in the United States, yet are often overlooked in the scholarship and practices of public administration.

공공가치는 행정(학)의 정체성 위기 해결에 기여할 수 있는가?

This study is to explore the potential of public value theory in solving the identity crisis of public administration which was adopted as an alternative paradigm to new public management. Although the historical necessity of separating administration from politics in consequence helped to form public administration as a distinct field of study, unfortunately the politics-administration dichotomy has perverted the legitimacy and identity of public administration and has narrowed the scope of public administration discourse. Though the preceding similar and related concepts and theories to public value such as the public, publicness, administrative value, public service value, administrative ideologies and so on have played a leading role in identity discourse, they are limited in more fuller explication of public values. Now public value not only can integrate and look at those old concepts and theories in a new perspective, but also can expand the multi-disciplinary approach to public administration theory and practice. Lastly, reflective thoughts on the ligitimacy and status of public administration and future research agendas are suggested.

CURRENT ISSUES OF REGULATION OF CONDUCTION OF RELIABILITY AND COMPLETENESS CHECKS OF INCOME, EXPENSES, DIGITALIZATION DIGITAL DIRECTIONS OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL IN THE CONDITIONS OF A NEW STAGE OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF PUBLIC MANAGEM

The article is devoted to the study of promising tasks of improving public administration processes at the federal level in the context of a new stage of digital transformation of public management. The authors argue the relevance and significance of the research topic. The current stage of digital transformation of public administration in foreign countries and in the Russian Federation is analyzed and evaluated, expressed in the transition of the “digital government” public administration model to a new stage of development – to Version 2.0 – the “GovTech-government” model. A general description of the trend directions of GovTech-technologization in the world practice of public administration is given, examples of local experience of their implementation in foreign countries are considered. The thesis is proved about the possibility of achieving great results and effects in improving the processes of public administration at the federal level in the Russian Federation in this direction, despite the situation of socio-economic instability in the country. Emphasis is placed on the fact that for the purposes of a successful transition from the “digital government” model to the “GovTech-government” model, there is a need to centralize management in new priority cross-departmental development areas, introduce other “administrative” GovTech development tools that have been successfully tested and applied in international practice of public administration at the federal level.

Пространственное регулирование развития старопромышленных территорий: теоретический аспект

Achievement of the effectiveness of programs and activities of the state regional policy in relation to various types of regions requires constant development of its methodological basis in order to take into account the most relevant achievements of domestic and foreign scientific thought. The purpose of the article is to summarize the theoretical foundations of spatial regulation and regional development of regional policy in relation to old industrial territories, taking into account the features and problems of their functioning and development. It is shown that foreign and domestic scientists associate the phenomenon of old industry with the achievement of the limit of growth of the regional economy. The theoretical basis of modern regional policy is the theories of spatial economics, first of all, the theory of poles (centers) of growth. The evolutionary approach to solving the problems of old industrial regions is widely used in the practice of public administration. At the turn of the 20th – 21st centuries, the conceptual provisions of the theory of the creative class and the concept of the “learning region” began to be used in the establishment of state programs to support old industrial territories. The study of theoretical approaches to the problems of spatial regulation and regional development showed that regional social and economic policy, coordinated with the macroeconomic policy of the state, is a necessary condition for the resolution of territorial contradictions in the development of the national economy, while the policy of regional authorities is considered as a key factor in ensuring sustainable social and economic development of old industrial territories. Specific threats to the old industrial regions’ sustainable socio-economic development require special support, as well as the reflection of the priorities of state support for old industrial territories in the key document of spatial strategizing. It is the Spatial Development Strategy of the Russian Federation.

Метавселенные и государства: вместе и порознь

Introduction: the introduction of digital technologies into the sphere of politics and public administration has long ceased to be an innovation. The “digital” shift since 2012 has become the main trend in raising the efficiency of management processes. The dynamic development of digital technologies requires a flexible response and skillful adaptation of authorities to innovations. Since 2021, Web 3.0 technologies have become the main focus of attention, both in the scientific community and among managers, IT specialists and heads of commercial companies. A special position among the new generation of innovations is assigned to the metaverse, the development of which is linked to the fundamental transformations of all sectors of life, including public administration. Objectives: to identify the existing problems and prospects for the introduction of metaverses in the practices of public administration in Japan, the Republic of Korea, and China. Methods: comparative analysis, document analysis, case study, institutional approach, rating. Results: a correlation between a high level of public administration efficiency and the development of digital technologies has been revealed. The introduction of metaverses into public administration depends on the specific political regime and the strategies of the ruling actors. It is shown that there is an increased public sector interest to the NFT and the metaverse in Japan, the Republic of Korea, and China. These countries have been the first to actively introduce Web 3.0 at the state level. Conclusions: the introduction of metaverses demonstrates a high level of adaptivity of the political regime to innovation and its constant support for new technological developments. Metaverses are likely to become a key factor in the creation of national strategies and goals for Japan, the Republic of Korea, and China in the coming years. The governments of the countries under study are aware of the importance of introducing advanced technologies in the digital race, their desire to take a leading position in this direction being already reflected in numerous strategic documents they have adopted

ТЕОРЕТИЧЕСКИЙ КОНЦЕПТ РАЗВИТИЯ В ПРАКТИКАХ СОЦИАЛЬНО-ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОЙ ПОЛИТИКИ: ФЕДЕРАЛЬНЫЙ И РЕГИОНАЛЬНЫЙ УРОВЕНЬ

The purpose of writing the article is to consider the conceptual apparatus of socio-economic policy, to determine its place in the management of the development of the state and regions. The multidimensionality of the analyzed policy determines the need to use an integrated interdisciplinary approach. The study is based on the application of general scientific methods for studying social and economic categories, analysis of theoretical foundations, grouping, modeling, comparative legal, structural and functional analysis and expert assessments. The study is based on the concepts of the social state, human capital, social justice. The author examines the mutual influence of the "social" and "economic". The paper argues that the content characteristics of the socio-economic policy of the state and regions are differentiated in scientific discourse due to different methodological approaches of economists, political scientists, sociologists, and lawyers. The author believes that socio-economic policy determines the main goals, principles and mechanisms of interaction between public authorities, business, civil society institutions in solving key problems of improving the level and quality of life of the population on the basis of sustainable socio-economic and environmental development. In the modern political agenda, a certain “tone” for this process is set by the priorities laid down in the national development goals, national projects, in the Address of the Head of state to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, and regional strategic documents. The versatility of the analyzed policy increases the requirements for the theoretical basis of a specialist (including digital competencies), understanding of its features and implementation procedures in public administration practice. As a result of the study, it was concluded that socio-economic policy requires its further scientific substantiation within the framework of sectoral policies, legal registration and practical implementation.

Practice of public management and administration: a systemic approach as a methodology for solving typical problems

Practice of public management and administration: a systemic approach as a methodology for solving typical problems

Performance Accountability System of Government Institutions:A Key to Achieving Good Governance

This research is motivated by the importance of Good Governance in the context of local government and the key role of the Performance Accountability System of Government Institutions (SAKIP) in achieving it. The research objective is to investigate the impact of SAKIP Implementation, Management Support, Length of Service, and Level of Education on Good Governance. The research method used is a multiple regression analysis of questionnaire data filled out by ASN. The results confirm that SAKIP Implementation has a significant positive effect on good governance, while management support has yet to be proven to have a significant impact. Length of Service also significantly affects Good Governance, while Education Level has no significant effect. The simultaneous test results show that these variables significantly affect Good Governance. The implication of this study is the need for further attention in strengthening the implementation of SAKIP and utilizing more extended employee experience to improve good governance and quality public services. The findings provide an essential foundation for local governments in improving public administration policies and practices to achieve better Good Governance

Quantitative methods for executive public managers

Digitalization is becoming a priority in the development of the public governance system, and the question arises about the effectiveness and efficiency of management with the introduction of quantitative methods. This article presents a meta-analysis of relevant studies of quantitative methods that are used in the global practice of public administration. The purpose of the study: to determine a set of quantitative methods that will be necessary and sufficient in the decision-making arsenal of a public executive. A selection of two dozen articles was obtained during systematized research and grouped according to the criteria of compliance with a certain quantitative method and compared with the general potential of quantitative methods in relation to public administration. As a result, a classification of quantitative methods is proposed divided into three global classes of mathematical tools, namely, empirical, logical, and special methods. Methods from the classification are correlated with their potential areas of application in public administration. The authors concluded that it is necessary to increase the research, differentiate effective quantitative methods and introduce the necessary special training of managers for the rational application of quantitative methods in the public sphere.

ЦИФРОВАЯ ТРАНСФОРМАЦИЯ СИСТЕМЫ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТЬЮ: АКТУАЛЬНЫЕ ТЕХНОЛОГИИ

The article presents the results of the analysis of the most relevant and promising technologies used in the digitalization of the state property management system in Russian practice. The relevance of the study is due to the rapid changes in the management practice of public administration in solving the problems of the public sector of the economy. The characteristics of the most relevant technologies of digital transformation of the state property management system are considered. The advantages of digital technologies applicable to the digitalization of this sphere are determined. The prospects of further use of the proposed methods of decision-making to improve the management system of state property are analyzed. It is established that the main technologies of digital transformation of the state property management system include smart contracts, artificial intelligence, big data and digital platforms.