This report presents the results of an assessment of the organisation of the central government of Denmark. The study looks at reforms that are aimed at improving the quality of services (more value) and efficiency (less money) in central government. Starting with facts and quantitative benchmarks on the Danish central government, the study reviews recent reforms in Denmark, and makes recommendations in ten selected areas. The study concludes with a survey of the effects on the quality of services and the potential savings.
This chapter presents the ten reforms or reform trends that are particularly interesting for Denmark. Nine of the reforms focus on the various types of government activity: policy development, policy execution, regulatory and/or supervisory activities, and support services. The tenth reform focuses on types of organisations.
