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Managing Change in OECD Governments: An Introductory Framework

This working paper argues that reform and change are generally used as interchangeable concepts but that is not always appropriate as reforms do not always produce change and changes are not always the product of reform efforts.

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Governments which are successful at reforming empower their people to make the most of globalisation, creating a favourable environment for education, for business, for innovation and for sustainable development, according to Mr. Gurría.

Joint Statement by the South African Minister of Finance, Trevor A. Manuel, and the OECD Secretary-General, Angel Gurría, regarding Enhanced Engagement between South Africa and the OECD

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Tight budgets and demanding citizens put governments under increasing pressure to show that they are providing good value for money. Providing information about public sector performance can satisfy the public’s need to know, and could also be a useful tool for governments to evaluate their performance.Performance information is not a new concept, but the governments of OECD countries have taken a closer look at integrating it into

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This is the second in a series of three annual papers that the OECD is publishing in preparation for its major biennial publication, Government at a Glance.

Study on the Political Involvement in Senior Staffing and on the Delineation of Responsibilities Between Ministers and Senior Civil Servants, OECD Working Papers on Public Governance No. 6

Political involvement in administration is essential for the proper functioning of a democracy. Without this an incoming political administration would find itself unable to change policy direction.

Performance-based Arrangements for Senior Civil Servants OECD and other Country Experiences. OECD Working Papers on Public Governance No.5

How are performance-based arrangements at the individual level related to performance management arrangements at higher levels such as the agency or programme level?