European Instruments for Public Sector Development. Structural and Investment Funds

Scientific Essay , 2015 , 124 Pages

Politics - Other International Politics Topics

The book ”European Instruments for Public Sector Development” aims to emphasize and evaluate several specific instruments used by the European Union for the development of the public sector. Among them, the authors focused on the structural and investment funds (ESI funds).

The great majority of EU member states, including Romania, have developed wide experience in accessing and implementing projects having as support the above-mentioned funds. However, the level of accessing and their impact is differentiated among the EU states, which creates the ground layer for an analysis of methods, procedures and content, meant to support a coherent approach to the improvement of the use of such funds.

The book comprises the synthesis of ampler analyses and research performed on the above-mentioned phenomenon, performed within the programs of the Doctoral School in Administrative Sciences of the National School of Political Studies and Public Administration (NSPSPA) in Bucharest, Romania.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Chapter I. Concepts Outline Regarding the Public Sector, Development and European Funds.
  • I.1. Public sector concepts and theories. Outlining the working definition.
  • I.2. Considerations on the notion of development. The need for development in the context of the modern public sector.
  • 1.3. The European development policy. Role of the specific financial instruments
  • I.4. Partial conclusions 1
• Chapter II. Public sector development
  • II.1. Theoretical considerations regarding the concept of public sector development. Theories and forms of development
  • II.2. Strategies regarding public sector development. Development directions and factors influencing development
  • II.3. Identification of theoretical models of public sector development
  • II.4. Partial conclusions 2.
• Chapter III. The Impact of the Structural and Investment Funds on Public Sector Development
  • III.1. The role of the European funds in public sector development. Analysis and trends
  • III.2. European funds management. Access and use mechanisms in the context of the Europe 2020 Strategy
  • III.3. Development directions and challenges for Romania. Particular modalities of using the European funds, in view of the public sector development in Romania.
  • III.4. Partial conclusions 3.
• Chapter IV. Assessment of the Impact of the Structural and Investment Funds on Public Sector Development
  • IV.1. Comparative quantitative analyses focused on SOP HRD and SOP ACD, for the purpose of underlining the impact of the European funds on public sector development.
  • IV.2. Assessment of the impact of the structural and investment funds. Investment priorities

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This work aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the role of European instruments in public sector development. It examines the theoretical foundations of public sector development, explores the impact of European funds on this process, and analyzes specific case studies in Romania.

• The relationship between European funds and public sector development
• The impact of European funding on public sector reform and modernization
• The challenges and opportunities of managing European funds in the context of the Europe 2020 Strategy
• The role of European instruments in promoting good governance and public service delivery
• The significance of European funds for achieving sustainable development goals in the public sector

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter I lays the groundwork for the study by defining key concepts related to the public sector, development, and European funds. It explores different theoretical perspectives on public sector development and examines the role of European development policy in shaping the public sector landscape.

Chapter II delves deeper into the theoretical and practical aspects of public sector development. It analyzes strategies and models for promoting public sector development, highlighting the importance of factors such as good governance, institutional capacity building, and citizen participation.

Chapter III focuses on the impact of structural and investment funds on public sector development. It examines the role of European funds in supporting public sector reform, analyzes the mechanisms for accessing and managing these funds, and explores the challenges and opportunities for countries like Romania in utilizing European resources.

Chapter IV presents a detailed assessment of the impact of European funds on public sector development in Romania. It utilizes quantitative analyses and case studies to illustrate the effectiveness of European funding in promoting specific development priorities.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary keywords and focus topics of this work include European funds, public sector development, structural funds, investment funds, Europe 2020 Strategy, public sector reform, good governance, institutional capacity building, citizen participation, sustainable development, and empirical analysis.

• Authors: Ani Matei (Author), Dana Mortelmans (Author)
• Publication Year: 2015
• Pages: 124
• Catalog Number: V302867
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668019546
• ISBN (Book): 9783668019553
• Language: English
• Tags: european, instruments, public, sector, development, structural, investment, funds