In order to achieve research goal, the following objectives have been implemented : 1) to define and analyze the New Public Governance operating principles; 2) to analyze the concept of public sector reforms and efficiency of the reforms; 3) to analyze and evaluate structural changes which were made during reorganization of Kaunas City Municipality Administration; 4) to analyze which elements of the New Public Governance have been planned and installed in Kaunas City local government during the reorganization; 5) to give the recommendations regarding further implementation of the New Public Governance elements in Kaunas municipal administration.
In order to achieve research goal, the following objectives have been implemented : 1) to define and analyze the New Public Governance operating principles; 2) to analyze the concept of public sector reforms and efficiency of the reforms; 3) to analyze and evaluate structural changes which were made during reorganization of Kaunas City Municipality Administration; 4) to analyze which elements of the New Public Governance have been planned and installed in Kaunas City local government during the reorganization; 5) to give the recommendations regarding further implementation of the New Public Governance elements in Kaunas municipal administration.
In order to achieve research goal, the following objectives have been implemented : 1) to define and analyze the New Public Governance operating principles; 2) to analyze the concept of public sector reforms and efficiency of the reforms; 3) to analyze and evaluate structural changes which were made during reorganization of Kaunas City Municipality Administration; 4) to analyze which elements of the New Public Governance have been planned and installed in Kaunas City local government during the reorganization; 5) to give the recommendations regarding further implementation of the New Public Governance elements in Kaunas municipal administration.
In order to achieve research goal, the following objectives have been implemented : 1) to define and analyze the New Public Governance operating principles; 2) to analyze the concept of public sector reforms and efficiency of the reforms; 3) to analyze and evaluate structural changes which were made during reorganization of Kaunas City Municipality Administration; 4) to analyze which elements of the New Public Governance have been planned and installed in Kaunas City local government during the reorganization; 5) to give the recommendations regarding further implementation of the New Public Governance elements in Kaunas municipal administration.
Implementing responsible in growth-oriented economic and financial policy, the necessary structural reforms to promote the necessary investments in both the EU and national level, Lithuania supports the economic recovery. Transparent tax policy and financial stability in the EU must remain a priority. EU structural funds should be used effectively, for that here is a strong focus on this area. EU support provides an opportunity for Lithuania to implement long-term national goal – to reduce the economic development gap between the EU average and Lithuania, to ensure the country's growth. Great attention is paid to the EU structural funds absorption, but remains funds absorption evaluation problem.
Implementing responsible in growth-oriented economic and financial policy, the necessary structural reforms to promote the necessary investments in both the EU and national level, Lithuania supports the economic recovery. Transparent tax policy and financial stability in the EU must remain a priority. EU structural funds should be used effectively, for that here is a strong focus on this area. EU support provides an opportunity for Lithuania to implement long-term national goal – to reduce the economic development gap between the EU average and Lithuania, to ensure the country's growth. Great attention is paid to the EU structural funds absorption, but remains funds absorption evaluation problem.
Implementing responsible in growth-oriented economic and financial policy, the necessary structural reforms to promote the necessary investments in both the EU and national level, Lithuania supports the economic recovery. Transparent tax policy and financial stability in the EU must remain a priority. EU structural funds should be used effectively, for that here is a strong focus on this area. EU support provides an opportunity for Lithuania to implement long-term national goal – to reduce the economic development gap between the EU average and Lithuania, to ensure the country's growth. Great attention is paid to the EU structural funds absorption, but remains funds absorption evaluation problem.
Implementing responsible in growth-oriented economic and financial policy, the necessary structural reforms to promote the necessary investments in both the EU and national level, Lithuania supports the economic recovery. Transparent tax policy and financial stability in the EU must remain a priority. EU structural funds should be used effectively, for that here is a strong focus on this area. EU support provides an opportunity for Lithuania to implement long-term national goal – to reduce the economic development gap between the EU average and Lithuania, to ensure the country's growth. Great attention is paid to the EU structural funds absorption, but remains funds absorption evaluation problem.
The structure problems of structural problems of reorganization of general education schools in Vilnius city are researched, the possible reasons and ways of solution are presented in the work. The aim is to open and divide the problems of schools' network reorganization and the factors interfering its implementation. The work is divided into introduction, theoretical and empirical units, conclusions and recommendations. The development of educational reform after regaining the independence, its stages and political, social and economical grounds are presented and thoroughly described in the first unit. The run and impediments of general education reform in Lithuania analyzed by scientists, educators, and independent authors presented in the second unit as well as influence of educational communities and the reform evaluation made by their representatives. In the third unit the results of quantitative and qualitative research in the context of reorganization of school network described. The author successfully presents the structural analyses of social, economical and political fields taking into account the importance of the problem for each member of the community. Qualitative research lays in the background of analyses, linking with reasons and possible ways of making decisions. Some mostly important problems of reorganization of schools network in Vilnius and other cities as well as recommendations for decision makers, educators, representatives of schools administration are outlined in the conclusions.
The structure problems of structural problems of reorganization of general education schools in Vilnius city are researched, the possible reasons and ways of solution are presented in the work. The aim is to open and divide the problems of schools' network reorganization and the factors interfering its implementation. The work is divided into introduction, theoretical and empirical units, conclusions and recommendations. The development of educational reform after regaining the independence, its stages and political, social and economical grounds are presented and thoroughly described in the first unit. The run and impediments of general education reform in Lithuania analyzed by scientists, educators, and independent authors presented in the second unit as well as influence of educational communities and the reform evaluation made by their representatives. In the third unit the results of quantitative and qualitative research in the context of reorganization of school network described. The author successfully presents the structural analyses of social, economical and political fields taking into account the importance of the problem for each member of the community. Qualitative research lays in the background of analyses, linking with reasons and possible ways of making decisions. Some mostly important problems of reorganization of schools network in Vilnius and other cities as well as recommendations for decision makers, educators, representatives of schools administration are outlined in the conclusions.
Understanding the causes of unemployment has proved one of the major challenges of modern macroeconomics. Unemployment is a central problem in modern societies. When unemployment is high, resources are wasted and people's incomes are depressed. During such periods, economic distress spills over to affect people's emotions and family lives. Structural unemployment signifies a mismatch between the supply and the demand for workers. Mismatches can occur because the demand for one kind of labour is rising while the demand for another kind is falling, and supplies do not quickly adjust. We often see structural imbalances across occupations or regions as certain sectors grow while other decline. Structural unemployment usually lasts longer than frictional unemployment, because workers must usually retrain and possibly relocate to find a job. Structural unemployment is painful, especially for older workers for whom the best available option might be to retire early or take a lower- skilled, lower – paying job. The Lithuanian government responded to changes in the labour market by approving the national program for increased employment and Lisbon strategy. The strategic objectives are to cope with negative consequences of structural economic reforms and the external impact on employment and labour market, increase employment, reduce unemployment, restore balance in the labour market. Long term unemployment becomes a severe problem in the labour market. The current system of vocational education and training is not wide enough and is unable to ensure general accessibility and sustainability of vocational education and training. In this study you also will find analysis of statistic data of unemployment rate of Lithuania and European countries, structural unemployment rates in different countries.
Understanding the causes of unemployment has proved one of the major challenges of modern macroeconomics. Unemployment is a central problem in modern societies. When unemployment is high, resources are wasted and people's incomes are depressed. During such periods, economic distress spills over to affect people's emotions and family lives. Structural unemployment signifies a mismatch between the supply and the demand for workers. Mismatches can occur because the demand for one kind of labour is rising while the demand for another kind is falling, and supplies do not quickly adjust. We often see structural imbalances across occupations or regions as certain sectors grow while other decline. Structural unemployment usually lasts longer than frictional unemployment, because workers must usually retrain and possibly relocate to find a job. Structural unemployment is painful, especially for older workers for whom the best available option might be to retire early or take a lower- skilled, lower – paying job. The Lithuanian government responded to changes in the labour market by approving the national program for increased employment and Lisbon strategy. The strategic objectives are to cope with negative consequences of structural economic reforms and the external impact on employment and labour market, increase employment, reduce unemployment, restore balance in the labour market. Long term unemployment becomes a severe problem in the labour market. The current system of vocational education and training is not wide enough and is unable to ensure general accessibility and sustainability of vocational education and training. In this study you also will find analysis of statistic data of unemployment rate of Lithuania and European countries, structural unemployment rates in different countries.
This publication provides and analyses the European Union Structural Funds impact on the disparity the Irelands and Greece, Spain and Portugal. As my assumption is that Structural Funds were not enough acceptably put to use, thus this article provides the actual results observed in an attempt to prove this supposition by explaining the major examples of Ireland's recent economic growth. The Irish experience and comparative analysis of Greece, Spain and Portugal cases is used as a model of successful use of structural funding. Despite its limitations, Ireland economic convergence is compared with the other Cohesion countries during the 1988, 1993 and 1999 reforms.
This publication provides and analyses the European Union Structural Funds impact on the disparity the Irelands and Greece, Spain and Portugal. As my assumption is that Structural Funds were not enough acceptably put to use, thus this article provides the actual results observed in an attempt to prove this supposition by explaining the major examples of Ireland's recent economic growth. The Irish experience and comparative analysis of Greece, Spain and Portugal cases is used as a model of successful use of structural funding. Despite its limitations, Ireland economic convergence is compared with the other Cohesion countries during the 1988, 1993 and 1999 reforms.
The changes and reforms related to the installation of the New Public Management in governmental organizations are analyzed in the dissertation. Ignored factors that influence the effectiveness of reforms are distinguished and the analysis of reform and change mechanisms is provided. In the dissertation it is aimed to analyze and assess whether a reformed system by the New Public Management or other managerial concepts has sufficient preconditions for effective decision-making, and whether such a system can be effectively managed, taking into account features of governmental organizations and their environment. Conclusion is done that not "a one decisive" reform is required, but the creation of such encompassing public policy for the management of public sector, which allows governments to make changes, always related to the management of the whole system. Conceptual models of the information processing characteristics of the public administration system are provided. Models incorporate factors that were identified in the dissertation and are used to justify the need for reforms that would provide the structural prerequisites for better decision-making.