La administración pública en Gran Bretaña

This article focuses on the central national government of Great Britain. It outlines the most important permanent features of the British administration, those which have remained constant over the past hundred years or so. It then describes the major changes in the public service between 1960 and 1970 and during the government of Margaret Thatcher. It also discusses some unresolved issues and identifies key lessons learned on how to reform and maintain an efficient public administration. Furthermore, it is explained that the British civil service has been altered by accession to the European Community, because their laws restrict the formulation or implementation of British public policies. Finally, thirteen essential elements for an effective civil service in a modern democratic state are mentioned.Este artículo se centra en el gobierno nacional central de Gran Bretaña. Describe las características permanentes más importantes de la administración británica, aquellas que se han mantenido constantes durante los últimos cien años aproximadamente. Luego describe los principales cambios en el servicio público entre 1960 y 1970 y durante el gobierno de Margaret Thatcher. También analiza algunas cuestiones no resueltas e identifica lecciones clave aprendidas sobre cómo reformar y mantener una administración pública eficiente. Además, se explica que la función pública británica se ha visto alterada con la adhesión a la Comunidad Europea, porque sus leyes restringen la formulación o implementación de las políticas públicas británicas. Finalmente, se mencionan trece elementos esenciales para una función pública eficaz en un Estado democrático moderno

La administración pública en Gran Bretaña

This article focuses on the central national government of Great Britain. It outlines the most important permanent features of the British administration, those which have remained constant over the past hundred years or so. It then describes the major changes in the public service between 1960 and 1970 and during the government of Margaret Thatcher. It also discusses some unresolved issues and identifies key lessons learned on how to reform and maintain an efficient public administration. Furthermore, it is explained that the British civil service has been altered by accession to the European Community, because their laws restrict the formulation or implementation of British public policies. Finally, thirteen essential elements for an effective civil service in a modern democratic state are mentioned

Next steps in voluntary action: an analysis of five years of developments in the voluntary sector in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

The report was brought together by the Centre for Civil Society at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) with the support of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. It analyses the development and the changing relationships of the voluntary sector in the UK over the past 5 years. It identifies several key issues, including the nature of relationships with the Government, which must be addressed if the voluntary sector is to play an effective role in the 21st century