scholarly journals Open Government Partnership as a new global intergovernmental initiative

2015 ◽  
pp. 119-136
Author(s):  
Izabela Zawiślińska
Keyword(s):  
Digital Technology ◽  
Public Life ◽  
The State ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Open Government ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
The Public ◽  
International Environment ◽  
Technology And Communication ◽  
Local Levels

Arising with a higher frequency economic crises over the last decades coupled with thedeteriorating situation in the public finances have not always been caused by wrongdecisions taken by the public authorities or their mismanagement. The crises of confidence in financial institutions in numerous countries combined with crises of confidence in the state spur to look for new solutions in the public institutions managementand their relationship with the national and international environment. The concept ofopen government (OGP) fits into this trend. It is, in a sense, a new, although for somecountries only a modernized way of organizing activities and institutions in a state thatuses digital technology and communication tools in order to increase the participationof citizens in governance at all levels and decision-making. In addition, it is assumedthat the knowledge and involvement of citizens can be used to effectively solve problemsboth at central and local levels. In the article the author tries to explicitly point out thatwhile the Open Government Partnership initiative should be assessed positively, it cannotbe regarded as a panacea for contemporary problems in management of the state andcommunication with the public. The mere membership does not guarantee to streamlinethe procedures, mechanisms, institutions and society involvement in public life. Thesespecific actions aimed at increasing transparency, efficiency and cooperation as well asparticipation of citizens are an indicator of change. And these can be undertaken withinthe framework of the Partnership, as well as outside of it.

The Right to Information in India Implementation and Impact

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
_______ Naveen ◽  
_____ Priti
Keyword(s):  
Public Life ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
The Public ◽  
Know How ◽  
The People ◽  
The Government ◽  
Right To Information ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Impact

The Right to Information Act 2005 was passed by the UPA (United Progressive Alliance) Government with a sense of pride. It flaunted the Act as a milestone in India’s democratic journey. It is five years since the RTI was passed; the performance on the implementation frontis far from perfect. Consequently, the impact on the attitude, mindset and behaviour patterns of the public authorities and the people is not as it was expected to be. Most of the people are still not aware of their newly acquired power. Among those who are aware, a major chunk either does not know how to wield it or lacks the guts and gumption to invoke the RTI. A little more stimulation by the Government, NGOs and other enlightened and empowered citizens can augment the benefits of this Act manifold. RTI will help not only in mitigating corruption in public life but also in alleviating poverty- the two monstrous maladies of India.

scholarly journals Social capital: Limitations of the concept and participation in public life in Poland

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-68
Author(s):  
Kamil Aksiuto
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Public Life ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Active Engagement ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
The Public ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Polish Society ◽  
State Of Affairs

The article examines some of the most common and crucial difficulties involved in the use of the concept of “social capital” for research purposes. Some of the limitations of the concept are subsequently exemplified in the ways in which it has been employed to explain the unwillingness of a large part of the Polish society to participate in the public life. Social scientists have often accounted for this by emphasizing the low level of social capital in Poland, i.e. absence of certain skills necessary for active engagement in public life and/or lack of trust (trust in public institutions as well as towards other people in general). The article argues that such explanations are either obscuring important factors which contributed to this state of affairs or might gloss over the resources of social capital which are present in the Polish society.

scholarly journals Procedural features of consideration of social cases in the administrative court of first instance

2020 ◽  
pp. 49-59
Author(s):  
Vasyl Ilkov
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Social Function ◽  
The State ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
High Figure ◽  
Administrative Courts ◽  
Administrative Code ◽  
Court Of First Instance

The article is devoted to procedural features and evidence during the consideration of social cases. The share of administrative lawsuits received by district administrative courts in social cases is more than 30%, which is a high figure among cases falling under the jurisdiction of administrative courts. A person goes to court when his right has already been violated by the state authorities. The administrative courts ensure the implementation of the social function of the state. Allegations that administrative courts serve public authorities are unfounded. Evidence of the court is provided by the parties to the case. The court can only invite the parties to provide evidence and collect evidence on their own initiative. The principle remains fundamental, in cases of illegality of decisions, actions or omissions of the public authorities, the burden of proving the legality of its decision, action or omission rests with the defendant. There is a problem of the possibility of considering social disputes under the rules of summary proceedings with the summons of the parties to the case in the event that there is a need to obtain an explanation from the parties or to examine witnesses. There is a need for legislative regulation of the possibility for the court to consider social disputes in the manner prescribed by the provisions of Article 262 of the Administrative Code of Judgment of Ukraine, after the opening of proceedings in the manner prescribed by the provisions of Article 263 of the Administrative Code of Judgment of Ukraine. It is important to ensure the possibility to continue the consideration of the case in the simplified claim procedure, with the summoning of the parties to the court session, after the opening of the simplified proceedings without summoning the parties. Key words: social disputes, district administrative court, evidence, proving, general claim proceedings, simplified proceedings.

Combating corruption in customs authorities in the context of ensuring the efficiency of public governance

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Lipentsev ◽  
O. Voytyk ◽  
N. Maziy
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
The State ◽  
Main Body ◽  
Public Governance ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Material Wealth ◽  
The Public ◽  
Legal Standards ◽  
Wide Range

Problem setting. The system of public administration is a complex set of related elements and entities that interact with each other, so the manifestation of negative corruption minimizes the possibility of achieving positive results in the process of these communications. Special attention should be paid to the functioning of the customs system, which is an important part of the national economy of Ukraine. In this area, corruption abuses are extremely pronounced, given the peculiarities of the customs industry. This problem is acute and urgent, as its existence causes the progression of those negative phenomena that are currently present in the customs system of Ukraine and reduce the effectiveness of public administration in general.Recent research and publications analysis. The issue of corruption in the context of public administration is the subject of research by many scientists: V. Averyanov, O. Antonova, V. Bashtannyk, Y. Bytyak, I. Borodin, A. Vasyliev, I. Golosnichenko, E. Dodin, L. Koval, V. Kolpakov, A. Komzyuk, N. Lypovska, V. Olefir, O. Ostapenko, I. Pakhomov, O. Petrenko, S. Seryogin, I. Khozhylo, V. Shamray, H. Yarmaki etc. Given the wide range of researchers who study the specifics of corruption in the context of public administration, it is worth noting the significant gaps in the assessment of this issue from a sectoral perspective. In particular, it should be noted the great need to study corruption in customs and find ways to minimize this shameful phenomenon in modern conditions.Highlighting previously unsettled parts of the general problem. The need to analyze corruption processes in the customs authorities and substantiate offers for anti-corruption actions in the field of public administration led to the choice of the topic of the article.Paper main body. Corruption in the general sense can be defined as the illegal activity of persons called to perform the functions of the state, in the form of misuse of their powers in order to obtain benefits by increasing their material wealth, obtaining illegal services or benefits.Global trends indicate the presence of corruption in all countries, so this issue is a priority in solving all spheres of life, both developed and developing countries. In particular, public administration of European countries in the political, informational, institutional and legal context is aimed at combating corruption. To this end, there are such institutions common to EU countries as Greco, the Venice Commission, Olaf, Eurojust, Europol and others. At the interstate level, they coordinate and provide information and analytical support for anti-corruption measures, develop common legal standards in the form of community regulations.In the field of public administration, there is a sufficient legal resource on the basis of which it is possible to ensure anti-corruption policy in the state and, in particular, in the customs sphere. However, the customs system is characterized by a wide range of unresolved issues related to corruption abuses. Accordingly, there is a need to develop offers for overcoming and preventing corruption: development and implementation in the practice of customs authorities of methodological recommendations relating to their employees and aimed at resolving conflicts related to corruption; observance by customs officers of relevant ethical norms, which must harmonize with anti-corruption activities; effective application of responsibility to those guilty of corruption and comprehensive implementation of measures aimed at combating corruption; clear identification of those responsible for corruption in areas where there is a high risk of such abuses; regulation of procedures aimed at preventing corruption of customs officers in the performance of their official duties.Anti-corruption in customs authorities in the context of ensuring the effectiveness of public administration should include the implementation of the following measures: development of conceptual foundations of anti-corruption policy in the customs sphere; adopt a Code of Ethics for Customs Officers in accordance with the needs of anti-corruption policy; effective implementation of the principle of equality before the law in the context of reducing corruption; ensuring equal responsibility for corrupt actions not only for individuals but also for legal entities; ensure the absence of immunity from corrupt practices for officials, including senior executives; delimit the powers of bodies engaged in anti-corruption activities; to intensify the public to combat corruption; wide informing of the public about cases of corruption in customs bodies.Conclusions of the research and prospects for further studies. The problem of corruption in public authorities is a long-standing and painful issue in Ukraine. This problem is especially acute in the activities of customs authorities, as their activities are directly related to foreign economic activity, significant flows of goods and flows of financial resources across the customs border of the state. In turn, this is a direct threat to the country’s national security. Given the fact that Ukraine ranks relatively low in global rankings on the existence of corruption abuses, it is necessary to take decisive measures to reduce the manifestations of this phenomenon, in particular, in the customs authorities.

Zwierzynski v. Poland

2001 ◽  
Vol 12 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 367-370
Keyword(s):  
Moral Obligation ◽  
The State ◽  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
Public Order ◽  
General Interest ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Guardian ◽  
Fair Balance

Any interference with the protection of property had to strike a fair balance between the demands of the general interest of the community and the requirements of the protection of the individual's fundamental rights. The requisite balance would not be struck where the person concerned bore an individual and excessive burden. Where an issue in the general interest was at stake it was incumbent on the public authorities to act in an appropriate manner and with utmost consistency. In addition, the State, as the guardian of public order, had a moral obligation to lead by example and it had a duty to ensure that its organs charged with the protection of public order enforced observance of that obligation.

AS POLáTICAS PÚBLICAS DE PROTEÇÃO DA SAÚDE MATERNO-INFANTIL NO PIAUá (1930-1945)

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (26) ◽  
pp. 49-73
Author(s):  
JOSEANNE ZINGLEARA SOARES MARINHO
Keyword(s):  
Public Policies ◽  
The State ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
State Legislation ◽  
Administrative Organization ◽  
The Public ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
State Administration ◽  
Future Citizen ◽  
And Child Health

A proposta do artigo é analisar a organização administrativa dos poderes públicos piauienses a partir da criação de legislação e de órgãos de assistência á  saúde de mães e crianças entre 1930 e 1945. Dessa forma, objetiva-se abordar como a questão da saúde materno-infantil passou a ser tratada como responsabilidade do Estado. Tratava-se de uma iniciativa que estava de acordo com o ideário de preparação do futuro cidadão, vinculando-se á  formação do trabalhador nacional. Para a realização da análise foram utilizadas autoras como Besse, Freire e Martins. O corpus documental foi composto de mensagens do governo do Piauá­, legislação estadual e artigos de jornais impressos. Verificou-se que a formulação de leis e órgãos ficou condicionada á  estruturação da administração estadual, sendo estabelecidas as condições para a proteção de crianças e mulheres, estas, no entanto, receberam atenção apenas no que se referia á  condição materna.Palavras-chave: Polá­ticas públicas. Saúde. Materno-infantil.  THE PUBLIC POLICIES FOR THE PROTECTION OF MATERNAL AND CHILD  HEALTH IN PIAUá (1930-1945)Abstract: The purpose of this article is to analyze the administrative organization of public authorities in Piaui from the creation of legislation and health care agencies for mothers and children between 1930 and 1945. Thus, the objective is to address the issue of maternal health was treated as the responsibility of the State. It was an initiative that was in accordance with the ideals of the preparation of the future citizen, being linked to the formation of the national worker. To perform the analysis, authors such as Besse, Freire and Martins were used. The documentary corpus was composed of messages from the Piauá­”™s government, state legislation and printed newspaper articles. It was verified that the formulation of laws and organs was conditioned to the structuring of the state administration, establishing the conditions for the protection of children and women; these, however, received attention only regarding the maternal condition.Keywords: Public policies. Health. Maternal-child.LAS POLáTICAS PÚBLICAS DE PROTECCIÓN DE LA SALUD MATERNO-INFANTIL EN EL PIAUá (1930-1945)Resumen: La propuesta del artá­culo es analizar la organización administrativa de los poderes públicos piauienses a partir de la creación de legislación y de órganos de asistencia a la salud de madres y niños entre 1930 y 1945. De esa forma, se pretende abordar como la cuestión de la salud materno-infantil pasó a ser tratada como responsabilidad del Estado. Se trataba de una iniciativa que estaba de acuerdo con el ideario de preparación del futuro ciudadano, vinculándose a la formación del trabajador nacional. Para la realización del análisis fueron utilizadas autoras como Besse, Freire y Martins. El corpus documental fue compuesto de mensajes del gobierno de Piauá­, legislación estadual y artá­culos de periódicos impresos. Se verificó que la formulación de leyes y órganos quedó condicionada a la estructuración de la administración estadual, siendo establecidas las condiciones para la protección de niños y mujeres, estas, sin embargo, recibieron atención sólo en lo que se referá­a a la condición materna.  Palabras-clave: Polá­ticas públicas. Salud. Materno-infantil.

Patriotic education of staff penitentiary system in contemporary conditions

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Алексей Михайлов ◽  
Aleksey Mikhaylov ◽  
Евгений Шишкин ◽  
Evgeniy Shishkin
Keyword(s):  
Creative Process ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Public Life ◽  
The State ◽  
Regional Studies ◽  
Russian Society ◽  
The Public ◽  
Civil Responsibility ◽  
Patriotic Education

The article reveals the peculiarities of patriotic education of penitentiary staff in the conditions of reforming. Conceptual aspects of the term "patriotism" of its content and direction.As part of patriotic education is the development of Russian society of high social activity, civil responsibility, spirituality, formation of citizens with positive values and qualities that can manifest them in the creative process in the interests of the Motherland, strengthening the state, ensuring its vital interests and sustainable development.The goals of patriotic education of Russian citizens through more specific objectives, taking into account the specifics of subjects and objects of education, the environment in which it is carried out, the characteristics of their solutions in the economic, social, legal, political, cultural and other spheres. The content and focus of patriotism are determined, above all, spiritual and moral climate of society, its historical roots, feeding the public life of generations. The article also discloses the most meaningful actual directions of patriotic education of employees of the penitentiary system: the spiritual and moral, historical and regional studies, civil-patriotic, social, patriotic, military, patriotic, heroic and patriotic, sports and patriotic.

scholarly journals Demokrasi dalam Keluarga di Ruang Komunikasi Digital Masa Kini

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ambros Leonangung Edu ◽  
Richard A Nelwan
Keyword(s):  
Digital Technology ◽  
Basic Assumption ◽  
State Level ◽  
The State ◽  
Democratic Values ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Public ◽  
Emotional Relationships ◽  
The Family ◽  
Excessive Entry

This paper background describes about democratic values such as equality, honesty, openness, freedom due to the intervention of digital technology. The basic assumption of this paper is that democracy which is known to the public is accepted and has strong roots in the family lives. Family is the first place a person gets to know democracy. Home is a space for the seeds of democracy to grow. Democracy in the family matures the democratic process in society and the state. A democraticperson in  family is a democratic cittizen in state life. The purpose of this paper is to explore democratic values in the family as a place for the development of democracy at the state level, and how the shift in democracy at the family level occurs due to the presence of digital technology which distorts communication, relationships, and the value of equality. The description in this paper comes to the conclusion that there is a good side to democracy in a family that grows above physical and emotional relationships, direct and face-to-face relationships. The facts that occur in today's families, the breakdown, estrangement, and disharmony in today's families, one of which is triggered by the lack of direct communication due to excessive entry of digital technology.

scholarly journals Improving the Mechanisms of Public-Private Partnership

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 242
Author(s):  
Aliya Zyalilevna Minnibaeva ◽  
Irina Yurievna Vaslavskaya ◽  
Irina Alexandrovna Koshkina ◽  
Artur Faridovich Ziyatdinov
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
The State ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
The Public ◽  
Activity State

Development of the Russian economy causes the growth of public requirements and structural changes connected with it directed to an increase in the efficiency of social and economic tasks solution. Need of partnership of the state and private business development for the solution of problems in the social and economic sphere predetermines by the insufficiency of opportunities of the public (budgetary) financing of investment projects, large-scale and significant for society. The public-private partnership (PPP) acts as one of the modern economic mechanisms allowing realizing the interaction of the state and business. The PPP, on the one side, represents a special form of influence of state authorities and management for the purpose of stimulation of business activity, and with another, acts as the economic mechanism of the solution of social and economic tasks. The article is devoted to the consideration of the public-private partnership mechanism as one of the most modern methods of economic activity state regulation which basis the basic coordination principle of the parties interests and allowing to combine interests and technologies of business. Need and the prospects of further development of mechanisms of state-private partnership on the basis of the state strategic planning are proved. Special attention is paid to the interrelation of development of public-private partnership and need of theoretical scientific research in the field of improvement of institutional, ensuring its realization. It is shown that the role of the mechanism of public-private partnership in the economy is defined, first of all, by its elements as subjects and objects of public-private partnership, priority spheres of realization. Authors allocate and describe a number of aspects of the mechanism of functioning of public-private partnership, namely: organizational and legal, financial and investment, technical and organizational, regional. In the article, the main problems connected with the development of the mechanism of PPP, including with lack of the description of concrete mechanisms of use of the majority of forms of PPP and lack of regulation of questions of division of powers between public authorities and business are allocated and proved.

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