Lessons from Two Public Sector Reforms in Italy
Author | : Nazim Belhocine |
Publisher | : International Monetary Fund |
Total Pages | : 30 |
Release | : 2020-02-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781513529714 |
ISBN-13 | : 1513529714 |
Rating | : 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
Download or read book Lessons from Two Public Sector Reforms in Italy written by Nazim Belhocine and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2020-02-21 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The reform of the Italian public administration has been a priority for at least two decades, with several major initiatives undertaken toward modernization and simplification. Notwithstanding laudable intentions, however, progress remains limited. This analysis is a case study of two reforms since 2016—on the rationalization of state-owned enterprises and of public procurement. It finds that original reform provisions were weakened or overturned, regulatory complexity and uncertainties in the application of the reforms blunted their impact, and enforcement mechanisms were inadequate. Addressing these gaps will be essential for successfully modernizing Italy’s public administration.