Government at a Glance: Western Balkans
Government at a Glance: Western Balkans presents information on public governance in the Western Balkan region – covering Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia, and compares it to OECD and OECD-EU countries. This first regional edition features 40 indicators on public finance, public employment, centre of government, budgeting practices and procedures, human resources management, public procurement, digital government, core government results and serving citizens. Governance indicators provide important benchmarks on public administration systems, practices and performance. Indicators are presented in a user-friendly format using charts, with brief descriptive analyses of the major findings, and a methodological section on the definition of the indicator and any limitations in data comparability.
Preface
The economic and political development of the Western Balkans have significant consequences for the European Union (EU) and other neighbouring countries. Home to 18 million people, the region lies at the geopolitically strategic crossroads of Central Europe, the Adriatic and Black Sea regions. Peace and security in the Western Balkans is of utmost importance. In this respect, inclusive economic growth that creates improved living standards and opportunities for all segments of society needs to be vigorously pursued. This cannot be achieved without adherence to the rule of law, nor without well-functioning democratic institutions and public administrations. Despite progress in recent years, much remains to be done. The current global crisis caused by COVID-19 has underscored the need for good governance, as its economic impact will greatly depend on the decision-making qualities of governments.
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