Public Service Evolution in the 15 Post-Soviet Countries: Diversity in Transformation

by Alikhan Baimenov (Editor), Panos Liverakos (Editor)

Overview

A unique study of public service evolution in the 15 post-soviet countries from independence to date. It reveals the diversity in their transformation shaped by historical and cultural traditions and the soviet legacy they inherited, as well as by the impact of the political will of ruling elites, all of which influenced the socio-economic and governance models these countries adapted.

Its value lays with the fact that it is a collaborative outcome of prominent practitioners, who actively participated in the transformation process, and leading scholars representing all 15 post-soviet countries. It is valuable addition to the body of knowledge of public administration, allowing for improved understanding of the complexity and depth of change that has taken place over the past 30 years. It provides an in-depth analysis of the public service reform process; a subject relevant to the countries of the Region and beyond. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789811624629
Publisher:	Springer Singapore
Publication date:	01/31/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	20 MB
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About the Author

Alikhan Baimenov, Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Astana Civil Service Hub; has held ministerial and other leading public positions and has been a member of Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Panos Liverakos, Member of the Advisory Board of the Astana Civil Service Hub; has served as Chief Technical Advisor/Team Leader with UNDESA and UNDP for many years.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1.  Public Service Reform in the Republic of Armenia: Challenges and Lessons Learnt.- Chapter 2. Indispensability and main directions of reforms in the civil service system of the Republic of Azerbaijan.- Chapter 3. Reform of the civil service in the Republic of Belarus: Challenges and Insights.- Chapter 4. Public Service Development in Estonia: from Patronage.- Chapter 5. Georgia.- Chapter 6. Kazakhstan.- Chapter 7. Kyrgyzstan.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“This is the first study to ask why the fifteen post-Soviet countries have witnessed remarkably divergent results from public service reform. Transformation of public administration ultimately turned out everywhere to depend on constructive power relations. In addition, historical, economic, and organisational factors proved significant for institutionalising professionalism, depoliticisation and meriracy in the civil service. This work tacitly suggests how experiences across the former USSR, offer significant lessons relevant not only for each other but also for other regions.” (Max Everest-Phillips Former Director of Governance at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London and of the UNDP Global Centre for Public Service Excellence in Singapore)

“This is the first professional study of the 30 transformative years of each and all of the 15 former Soviet Republics. Social and economic developments are linked with civil service reforms and comparatively analysed and assessed. This book deepens knowledge and advances vital understanding of these issues, making it essential reading.” (Chester A. Newland, Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Public Administration, University of Southern California; Former President of ASPA)

“This book is a must read for anyone who wants to understand overall civil service reforms in the post-Soviet countries. It illustrates 15 case studies, and it offers an in-depth comparative analysis of the process of reforming civil service and linking it to the success of socioeconomic transformation in post-soviet countries.” (Pan Suk Kim, Member of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) and International Director of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA); Former Minister of Personnel Management of the Republic of Korea and Former IIAS President)