Regional Governance Institutions Research Articles

Regional government institutions and the capacity for women to reconcile career and motherhood

Abstract Declining fertility and the persistent underrepresentation of women in the labour market are key concerns of our time. The fact that they overlap is not fortuitous. Traditionally, women everywhere have faced a conflict in balancing their career ambitions with family responsibilities. Yet, the pressures arising from this conflict vary enormously from one place to another. Existing research has tended to overlook the geographical features of this dilemma, which could result in an inadequate understanding of the issue and lead to ineffective policy responses. This article examines how variations in the quality of regional institutions affect women’s capacity to reconcile career and motherhood and, consequently, gender equality within Europe. Using panel data from 216 regions across 18 European countries, we uncover a positive effect of regional institutional quality on fertility rates, taking into account variations in female employment. Moreover, we show that European regions with better government quality provide a more reliable environment for managing the career/motherhood dilemma often faced by women. In contrast, women living in regions with weaker government institutions are more constrained in both their career and childbearing options.

Will Malaysia become an active middle power?

ABSTRACT Malaysia’s economic growth and democratisation since 2003 have vaulted it into the ranks of the middle powers in the international system. However, Malaysia remains hesitant about its middle power status. It has assumed a counterhegemonic or pro-multipolarity role; it has supported some new international rules and institutions; it leads regional governance institutions; and it advocates for small countries on development issues. However, these middle power behaviours are countered by a continuation of traditional Malaysia diplomacy which is inactive in shaping the emergence of superpower China as well as being disruptive and personalistic, most recently because of its embrace of radical Islam. It would require major shifts in international system structures and Malaysian national role conceptions for Malaysia to become a fully active middle power.

Redesigning The Organization Of The Jakarta City Government: Adaptation And Innovation Towards A Sustainable City

The challenges faced by the Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta in dealing with its change in status as the special capital region have triggered the need for a comprehensive evaluation of the existing spatial and governance systems. Discussions between the Acting Governor of DKI Jakarta and the Minister of National Development Planning indicate the importance of collaboration between central and regional government institutions in ensuring effective adaptation. In the context of relocating the national capital to East Kalimantan, Jakarta is confronted with the challenge of restructuring its government organization to manage environmental challenges, enhance the quality of public services, and ensure development sustainability. The primary focus of the Jakarta Government is on economic development and recovery, which requires restructuring the government organization to enhance the quality of public services and adapt to digital transformation. Redesigning the government organization is essential to ensure smooth transition and sustainable development in the future. Gap analysis shows that Jakarta faces several issues in organizational structure, workflow processes, human resources, and information technology. This research utilizes a qualitative approach with a case study method, collecting data from various sources, including literature reviews and official documents such as laws and regulations, as well as Government performance reports. It is hoped that the findings of this research will provide a comprehensive overview of the changes in the government organization in Jakarta City and offer valuable insights to the local government in their efforts to improve performance and effectiveness, as well as ensure development sustainability in the future.

Government Coordination In Implementing Stunting Weighing Operations In Kupang City

This study aims to determine Government Coordination in Implementing Stunting Weighing Operations in Kupang City. The type of research used is qualitative research. The research results show that the implementation of stunting operations in Kupang City involves cross-sectoral coordination. Availability of stunting toddler data as a result of carrying out operations as a basis for carrying out stunting interventions in Kupang City. Based on horizontal coordination, even though the leading sector is in the health office, coordination with equivalent institutions has been running optimally. However, vertical coordination is still a problem because the target for weighing (toddlers) at the community level involves community participation in load operations. Even though the level of attendance is relatively high, not all toddlers participate in these activities. Based on this, coordination between central, regional, and local government institutions needs further improvement. Apart from increasing coordination between governments, more effective community participation is also required. Inter-governmental coordination and community participation are the keys to success in dealing with the stunting problem in Kupang.

On the Consolidation of Society in the Context of Geopolitical Tensions (Based on Research in the Vologda Region)

The article addresses the issue of societal consolidation viewed through the lens of public opinion within a regional community amidst a new reality shaped by a special military operation in Ukraine (SMO), intensified anti-Russian economic sanctions, and deteriorating relations between Russia and Western countries. The author examines the nuances of studying socio-political consensus in the works of foreign classics of social sciences and humanities, as well as in contemporary research by domestic scholars. Based on a synthesis of approaches, the study interprets socio-political consensus (consolidation) as a state of unity in opinions and concerted actions of political and social entities regarding fundamental values, approaches to addressing socio-political issues, and goals for state development. The empirical foundation of the study consists of data from sociological surveys conducted at both regional and all-Russian levels. Additionally, the author analyses strategic documents adopted by the country's governing bodies in 2021-2022. The article separately examines the results of monitoring the economic situation and social well-being of the population in the Vologda region (n = 1500) and data from surveys conducted by VCIOM. The analysis of the data obtained demonstrates positive shifts in the assessment of the activities of both regional and federal government institutions. It reaffirms the consolidation of Russian society around the President, indicating the population's comprehension and support of the objectives of the SMO and country's strategic goals and the decisions made in both foreign and domestic policies. These reflections mirror the socio-political consensus within the context of the new reality. The findings of the conducted research have unveiled specific characteristics in the evaluations of the regional community within the studied subject of the Russian Federation (Vologda region). The data revealed a higher level of approval for the activities of federal authorities compared to regional ones. There's a noted expansion of public-state dialogue in the country, focusing on involving civil society institutions in addressing tasks related to safeguarding national interests and overcoming crucial socio-economic problems amid increasing geopolitical tensions. It was identified that a significant indicator of societal understanding of the country's leadership's chosen political course is the consistently low level of protest potential and a substantial reserve of patience, alongside growing assessments of cohesion within Russian society, an increase in constructive social activity, and the demonstration of active citizen consolidation.

Interbudgetary Relations in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia)

The regional budget is a tool through which regional government institutions obtain resources to support their activities and fulfill the region’s development tasks. These resources include revenues from the use of regional property, tax receipts from the population and businesses, funding from the federal budget, and others. Through the budget, regional authorities have the opportunity to plan and implement investment projects, support small and medium-sized businesses, finance education, healthcare, culture, and other areas of activity. Consolidation of resources through the regional budget allows for the reduction of inequality between different territories, the improvement of the standard of living for the population, and the promotion of sustainable regional development. An important aspect of the regional budget is also the ability to plan and adapt to changing economic conditions, prevent financial crises, and ensure the financial stability of the region. This article explores the formation of the budget and resource allocation in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia). The importance of studying this topic is due to the fact that the system of interbudgetary relations plays a significant role in ensuring the socio-economic development of the region. The Sakha Republic (Yakutia) is a major resource-rich region, and interbudgetary relations have particular relevance as a significant portion of the region’s revenue is associated with the extraction and export of natural resources. The aim of the study is to analyze the distribution of income and expenditure in the region. The methodological basis of the research consisted of analyzing official statistical information on the budget’s income and expenditure in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), as well as using methods of economic analysis and planning. The study examines and analyzes the revenue and expenditure of the consolidated budget of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), analyzes the relationship between gratuitous receipts and own funds in the republic, and also examines interbudgetary transfers to the budget of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia).

Neural network modeling of motivation for government agencies’ top management of regions as a classification problem

Subject. The study deals with modeling the motivation of top managers of government agencies in regions to align the interests of people and the State. Objectives. The purpose of the study is to create a neural network model of motivation for top management of regional government institutions for a classification problem. Methods. Using neural networks, we simulate criteria for non-financial and financial motivation of the said top management, and criteria for strategic potential of regions. Financial motivation is defined as the salary of a senior civil servant, and non-financial motivation as his or her career growth. At the same time, the target function is a coefficient of natural population growth in regions, its positive value is assessed positively, and negative value negatively. As a result, the problem of binary classification in the trained neural network is solved. Results. Comparing the accuracy of the model in the considered example with accuracy that was obtained earlier, using logistic regression, we note that in the previous model, the total error in verification by the functions of non-financial and financial motivation and strategic potential was 39%. In our case, this error was only 12%. This suggests that neural networks enable to achieve much more accurate forecasting. Conclusions. The findings could be useful for regional government agencies to develop a constructive system of non-financial and financial motivation for their top managers.

Diskresi Perekrutan PPNPN (PEGAWAI PEMERINTAH NON PEGAWAI NEGERI) Berdasarkan Surat Menteri PANRB NO. B/185/M.SM.02.03/2022 Tentang Status Kepegawaian Di Instansi Pemerintah Pusat Serta Pemerintah Daerah

This change in regulations regarding employment status creates new dynamics in the implementation of employee recruitment in various government agencies. This creates challenges in maintaining the quality and integrity of the state civil apparatus, along with efforts to increase the professionalism and effectiveness of the bureaucracy. To understand the impact of this change comprehensively, it is necessary to conduct in-depth research that can provide better insight into how the PPNPN recruitment discretion can influence the letter of the Minister of PANRB No. B/185/M.SM.02. 03/2022 concerning Employment Status in Central Government and Regional Government institutions, the contents of which are that honorary employees will completely expire on November 28 2023 and be replaced by PPPK. This regulation means that government officials no longer have discretionary authority to appoint honorary employees or PPNPN. Flexibility of authority for the government to meet the needs of supporting personnel through outsourcing mechanisms. Document Study research method: by reviewing existing related documents. The documentation study approach is research that analyzes the PANRB Minister's Letter and other related policy documents to understand the content, objectives and provisions of the regulations. Data collection through literature and qualitative analysis. The research results show that violations of the PANRB ministerial regulations will be subject to sanctions in accordance with the provisions of the regulations. To meet the shortage of ASN positions or other supporting staff, the leadership proposed the formation of CPNS and PPPK after mapping the positions. The recommendations from this research are the importance of the availability of human resources for civil servants for good public services, and changes in policy regarding the recruitment of honorary employees by the government or leadership.

Neural network modeling of motivation of key executives of regional government institutions as a regression problem

Subject. This article deals with modeling of the motivation of top managers of regional government entities to bring the interests of the population and the State into line. Objectives. The article aims to create a neural network model of motivation of key executives of regional government institutions for the regression problem. Methods. To simulate the criteria of intangible and material motivation of the top managers of regional government institutions, as well as the criteria for the region's strategic potential, we used neural networks. Results. The article presents the results of neural network modeling of the motivation of top managers of regional government institutions, which in the case of the regression problem are more accurate than the classification task. Relevance. The results obtained can be useful to regional government entities to develop a rational system of financial and non-financial incentives of their senior leadership.

Predicting turnover intention in Indonesian public organisations: investigating the effect of citizen and workplace incivility, and job insecurity

PurposeThis study aimed to investigate the effect of citizens' uncivil behaviours on the turnover intention of public service personnel. It tested the moderated mediation role of job insecurity and workplace incivility. The conservation of resource (COR) theory was employed to explain the public service personnel's reactions to resource loss threats and the desire to conserve the remaining resources.Design/methodology/approachA longitudinal quantitative study design was used with a moderated mediation regression technique. Data were collected from 235 full-time public service personnel from five Indonesian public service organizations. The organizations included higher education, regional government institutions, and health, tourism, and transportation departments. All measures were valid and reliable for study purposes.FindingsThe citizen incivility's effect on turnover intention was mediated by job insecurity and moderated by workplace incivility. Citizen incivility positively influenced job insecurity only under high workplace incivility. Therefore, citizens' uncivil behaviours could not increase public service personnel's job insecurity and turnover intention without high workplace incivility.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature on citizens' incivility as a source of social stressors in Indonesian public organizations. The findings showed that citizens' hostile behaviours impact public employees' job insecurity only through workplace incivility.

Accounting Standardization in the Municipality of Elvas: stages and challenges

The biggest change of paradigm in the accounting system of the Portuguese public sector, take place in 1997 with the public sector reform, which materialized through the Public Official Accounting Plan. However, despite the important role played by this accounting standard, it could not keep up with international standards or the evolution of accounting in the private sector. These facts along with the multiplicity of accounting systems in the public sector and the strong need for international accounting harmonization, led, in 2015, to the approval of the Public Sector Accounting Standardization System. Thus, the emergence of new challenges in public management was the lever for the most recent reform of public accounting in Portugal operationalized by the Public Sector Accounting Standardization System and the Budgetary Framework Law. This applies to all central, regional, and local government institutions. Among local government institutions, municipalities are the most representative. Their transition from the Official Accounting Plan for Local Authorities to Public Sector Accounting Standardization System was expected to be a long and complex process mainly due to obstacles such as the adaptation of computer systems and the high number of procedures needed. Thus, this study analyzes the conceptual basis and describes the transition stages from the Official Accounting Plan for Local Authorities to Public Sector Accounting Standardization System in a Portuguese municipality. This work follows a qualitative methodology. The case study identified three critical factors for the successful implementation of the Public Sector Accounting Standardization System: human resources with experience and adequate training, adequate information systems, and institutional support from official public entities. This paper contributes to a proper application of the system through theoretical and practical explanation of the processes, at the accounting and technologies levels. By highlighting crucial points in a process of change, this paper also contributes to the success of changing processes in the public sector.

СТРАТЕГІЯ КОНКУРЕНТОСПРОМОЖНОСТІ ВІДНОВЛЮВАЛЬНОЇ ЕКОСИСТЕМИ МАКРОРЕГІОНУ «АЗОВ-ЧОРНЕ МОРЕ»

Coastal regions, which are theoretically characterized by the affinity of geographical, natural and other prerequisites for economic development, are characterized by a number of peculiarities of the practical functioning of special sectors of the economy, such as the extraction of aquatic bioresources, tourism and recreation, and the development of maritime transport. Identifying and taking into account the following features encourages the development of individual strategies for the development of coastal regions, taking into account their specifics of the maritime complex (using the developed sequence of stages and their content of strategic planning of ecosystem competitiveness of coastal regions). Analyzing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the ecosystem competitiveness of the economy of the "Azov-Black Sea region", a list of strategic initiatives was established in accordance with the comparison of weaknesses, strengths, opportunities and threats, namely: influence on the formation of value orientations among young people and the middle generation, work with human resources, formation of a competitive economy of the coastal region on an ecosystem basis, strengthening of regional and local government institutions, overcoming the consequences of Russia's military aggression in the plan. The PEST-analysis showed the need to create conditions for the implementation of the strategy's measures: financing and branding. These areas require strengthening state and regional initiatives and public control in the field of ecosystem protection and restoration, creation and use of infrastructure for the development of shipping, including digital infrastructure, staff development along with active innovative research, and the implementation of green economy principles in the region's life.

Analysis of the Implementation of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System to Improve Organizational Performance (Study in the Regional Human Resource Development Agency in NTT Province)

The Regional Human Resources Development Agency (BPSDMD) of the Province of NTT as one of the Regional Government Institutions has the obligation and commitment since 2020 to implement the ISO 9001: 2015 quality management system. This needs to be done because in reality the NTT Provincial BPSDMD in the implementation of organizational functions related to planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating organizational tasks is not optimal, the lack of availability of facilities and infrastructure to support organizational tasks, limited programs, curriculum and learning modules, not optimal human resource development organizational task manager because the number of human resources is still minimal.The method used in this study is a qualitative research method, with a case study approach carried out at the NTT Province BPSDMDD with a total of 77 informants, then the collected data will be analyzed using data analysis techniques from Creswell (2016: 264-268)Based on the results of the research and discussion in the previous chapter, the authors can conclude that the application of the ISO 9001: 2015 quality management system to improve organizational performance at the Regional Human Resources Development Agency for the Province of NTT according to the International Organization for Standardization (iso.org, 2015) states that there is 7 principles underlying the ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System with positive findings on (1) Process Approach, (2) Improvement and (3) Evidence Based Decision Making whereas; (4) Customer Focus, (5) Leadership, (6) Engagement of People and (7) Relationship Management were found to be ineffective.

When multilevel water management meets regional government: the differential impacts on administrative integration

ABSTRACT Effective environmental governance in the EU relies on multilevel approaches capable of closing the gap between EU level policymaking and lower-level implementation. Nevertheless, studies of administrative integration as a means to strengthen policy implementation have not systematically comprised subnational levels. In Sweden and Norway, regional level bureaucrats coordinate routinely and closely with external actors in their role as river basin district authorities pursuant to the EU Water Framework Directive. In this process, they rely less on internal coordination with their regional government institutions, and follow administrative procedures partly controlled by the European Commission. Simultaneously, the precise planning and coordination procedures vary according to organizational differences at the regional level in the two countries. The findings indicate that supranational administrative procedures as coordination mechanisms and organizational variables at the regional level shape and condition administrative integration of regional level bureaucrats in the EU multilevel system.

IDENTIFICATION OF MANAGEMENT AND HISTORICAL PREREQUISITES FOR THE FORMATION OF THE INSTITUTE OF TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES

The article reveals the relevance of the study of managerial and historical preconditions for the formation of the institute of territorial communities. The purpose of the study is to identify and generalize the managerial and historical preconditions for the formation of the institution of territorial communities in Ukraine. It is shown that the formation of the institution of territorial community in the managerial and historical perspective testified to a long way of transformation of approaches to ensuring spatial socio-economic development. It is outlined that modern new challenges are forcing the world community to change the dominants of globalization processes. Under such circumstances, the functionality of territorial communities on a national scale may continue to increase. It is proved that the glocalization model of community development management will prevail in view of the effective advantages as the provision of quality social services to the population. It was found out that the balancing of powers of central, regional and local government institutions should be carried out based on the standards of living. There are various discussions about the expediency of decentralization of power and strengthening the functionality of territorial communities, including independent subjects of cooperation. According to world experience, decentralization of power is not always accompanied by decentralization of resources to finance new competencies and, as a result, a significant imbalance between delegated new powers and available financial resources has led to reduced or poor provision of social services to the population. However, democratic societies have not yet found a more effective model of public administration. Therefore, the question is not in the shortcomings of the institution of territorial communities, but in the implementation of decentralization reforms. One of the directions of the new functionality of communities is the wide opportunities for cooperation at different levels. These issues in the domestic theory of public administration are still insufficiently disclosed and require proper attention of scientists and practitioners. The applied significance of the research results is to identify the best prerequisites for the development of the institute of territorial communities. The scientific novelty of the research results is the development of aspects of inter-institutional delegation of powers in the management of the development of the territorial community. Keywords: governance; decentralization; territorial communities; local government; development.

Public’s perception on government’s public communication in handling covid-19

Covid Task Force was assigned to handle the spread of the covid-19 virus, which keeps increasing and has caused loss of life and materials in various sectors. The task force is required to act quickly and accurately and keep focused, integrated, and synergic with ministries and regional government institutions. In doing its duty, the task force made many efforts, including implementing medical approaches such as preparing reliable medical staff and hospital facilities, implementing legal approaches such as issuing regulations to limit people from gathering or doing activities that may attract many people, and implementing communicative approach by delivering persuasive messages to encourage people to participate in accelerating covid-19 alleviation efforts. Communication strategies are implemented through various media to disseminate persuasive messages. Communicators are also trained to be a source of information regarding handling covid-19. They have to disseminate information to the public concerning strategies that the government is implementing to support and trust the government’s efforts. In addition, the government also has to compose persuasive communication to encourage people to follow regulations and recommendations to suppress the spread of covid-19. The government’s public communication efforts can succeed when it involves all communication channels, both the conventional and the new media, such as online and social media. In a crisis, media should be used as a friendly platform; therefore, through the task force, the government should provide complete and comprehensive information in the media.

Analisis Undang-Undang Nomor 26 Tahun 2007 Tentang Penataan Ruang Untuk Mengatasi Permasalahan Penataan Ruang Bagi Pemerintahan Daerah Di Indonesia

At present, the issue of environmental and spatial use only concerns the upper class without paying attention to AMDAL, the Regional Government as the holder of responsibility in the respective provinces and districts / cities must uphold the 1945 Constitution Article 33 paragraph (3) as a reference for the creation utilization and good spatial planning. Regional apparatuses are accountable to the Regional Head in the framework of administering governance in the regions. Regional government institutions have an important position in the Indonesian state government system. Therefore, it is necessary to know how the structure and function of these regional government institutions because as citizens we have an obligation to participate in overseeing the running of government, especially our own regional government. Moreover, at this time the regions already have autonomy so that regional government institutions have a really important position in the implementation of regional government activities. The conclusion of this article is that it is hoped that the analysis of Law Number 26 of 2007 concerning Spatial Planning can be a factor in the application of the concept of good spatial planning in every regional government in Indonesia.

СТРАТЕГІЧНІ ОРІЄНТИРИ РЕГІОНАЛЬНОГО УПРАВЛІННЯ РОЗВИТКОМ СИСТЕМ ВЗАЄМОДІЇ В ІННОВАЦІЙНИХ ПРОЦЕСАХ РЕГІОНУ

Purpose. The article substantiates the strategic principles of development interaction systems in innovation processes of the region, which includes defining goals on a conceptual basis to ensure the value of interaction, clarifying the composition of subjects and objects of development regional interaction systems, implementation in certain stages. Design/methodology/approach. The goals set in the study were solved using the following general scientific methods: general scientific and special principles and techniques of scientific knowledge in the field of strategic management of innovative development of territories. Semantic analysis, comparative analysis and systematization method were used to carry out the theoretical substantiation of the system of strategic goals of regional development; the method of grouping, factor analysis, the method of structural-logical modeling is used in the development of a set of operational tasks to achieve strategic goals. An abstract-logical method was used to formulate conclusions and theoretical generalization of the results of the study. Findings. The subject of strategic management interaction in the innovation processes of the region is "innovation development", which takes into account the interests and goals of the subjects in the innovation process of the region. Strategic interaction management is carried out by defining goals on a conceptual basis to ensure the value of interaction, which involves the implementation of certain stages. Adherence to the proposed sequence of stages will ensure the required level of interaction value in regional systems for all participants in the innovation process on a strategic basis. The central apex of the "goal tree" is a strategic goal, in our context - ensuring the value of interaction in innovation processes. This strategic goal is deployed in tactical goals that capture large blocks of action to achieve a strategic goal, namely; block of rational use of innovation resources of the region, block of ensuring the usefulness of interaction, block of optimization of the cost of establishing interaction, block of increasing the productivity of innovation processes in the region, block of development of innovation infrastructure of the region. Practical implications. An obligatory stage in the formation of regional cooperation systems is the coordination and harmonization of the interests of potential participants on the basis a rational compromise to achieve the goals of regional development. The specified strategic goal is developed by the authors into tactical goals, which fix large blocks of actions to achieve the strategic goal, namely the block of rational use of innovation resources of the region, the block of ensuring the usefulness of interaction in regional interaction systems, the block of optimizing regional interaction, block of development of innovation infrastructure of the region. The need for improving regional management of the development interaction systems in innovation processes is due not only to its national importance for the development of NIS, but also the economic content - the formation of the economic base and support drivers of social and economic development of regions. It was proved that regional government institutions should fully support the development of the economy on market principles, while assuming the main responsibility for comprehensive overall regulation and strategic planning of economic development and direct support of the innovation process. Originality/value. For each of these blocks of strategic goals, the article substantiates a set of socio-economic tools for implementing tasks in regional interaction systems, which differ in the components of interaction systems, scope, nature of direction, duration, complexity of use, level of consistency, purposes of use, source of funding, direction raising funds. Summarizing the substantiation of strategic goals for interaction systems development in innovation processes of the region, it is necessary to emphasize harmonization and coordination of goals of interaction system formation with goals of innovative development of the region and individual goals for potential participants of interaction systems. After all, the development of interaction systems takes place through the maximum involvement of market stakeholders in cooperation and ensuring the value of their coordinated joint work on innovative projects and programs.

Policy analysis of the adaptation of Makassar city’s government for climate change and global warming

Government plays important role in adapting, planning, and implementing to work and Program succeeded with the right target depend on central government, regional government, and national institutions, also international institution involvement. The research aims to analyze Makassar regional government to adapt to climate-changing by seeing programs include adaptation, funding pattern, and knowledge of regional government about climate changing and global warming issues. Research implementing in Makassar in August-October and continued by doing a comparative study in Semarang to complete the data. Sampling uses non-probability sampling with a purposive sampling approach. Data analysis using descriptive, qualitative, and comparative. The result has shown Makassar regional Government has been responding to climate changing. This is shown by policy and adaptation strategy in document RAD-API. But, the government has a barrier in coordinating and funding their implementation. This makes the adaptation could not work effectively. Further, the lack of government knowledge about climate changing and global warming issues also contributes to preventing integration of policy process to regional development planning.

Selected problems associated with the introduction of plain language

The article deals with problems associated with the introduction of plain language into official correspondence. The conclusions presented have been drawn from the training of about 800 officials working in ministries, regional government and other institutions financed from the state budget. The author discusses selected factors hindering effective implementation of plain Polish. These are: the lack of sanctioning of plain language by law, ambiguity, connotations as well as the relative meaning of the phrase plain language/plain Polish, officials’ habits and beliefs.