Abstract
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Following the main goal of the conference which is to find solutions, introduce best practices and generally to review the position of the public administration in crisis, the author is convinced, that there should be a wide-ranging discussion about scientific, conceptual and organisational structures in the relevant geographic area, which would be able to pursue reforms if needed. Unstable and worrying social and economic situations, unpleasant changes to political climate and especially failures in managing and monitoring funds and resources, should bring about profound analysis of the current state affairs in particular a role of public administration.
The issue of the efficient, professional and impartial civil service should be one of the crucial interests of any head of state who is aware of necessity of good governance and administration. Exchanging views and opinions on civil service (as a goal of the third workshop) is an issue of great importance because of its components and aims.
One of the examples of institution in Poland which is well-performing is the National School of Public Administration (Krajowa Szkoła Administracji Publicznej) responsible for training and thorough education – the only governmental body, which prepares post-graduate students for senior posts in central administration by means of a very intensive course, examines all officials who wish to become nominated civil servants and organises a lot of seminars, conferences and meetings. Due to full-time learning system, interdisciplinary education and participation in workshops and seminars, as well as internships in domestic and foreign institutions, graduates are well-equipped with knowledge and skills allowing them to charge their duties in public administration. NSPA is perceived as a strong, capable and supportive tool in governing the state.
The author wishes to present his evaluation of the recent and past impact of the NSPA on public administration as such, and assess its possible directions of development. There is an additional question, whether the NSPA has to be only the deliverer of well-educated state official, or can become a real centre assisting the government in administration matters – become a genuine think tank. The aim of the paper will be to make the decision-makers aware that the NSPA can have a capacity to help in shaping a new, accountable public administration – ready to work in post-crisis environment. The analysis will be i. a. based on opinions and interviews with the director of the NSPA, representatives of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister, general directors of ministers, lecturers and graduates.
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The author combines, generally speaking, two approaches to the proposed theme: one, from educational perspective as active student of the NSPA, having political science and academic background, and also from the professional point of view as the former civil servant at the regional level and future nominated civil servant in central administration (after graduating from the School). This combination of these views will hopefully allow for describing of the complexity, potential and significance of the NSPA as the Polish public administration is restructured and improved.
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