Public Management Reform in the Gulf Cooperation Council and Beyond

The study offers an understanding of the current state of public management in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, highlighting the region's institutional and human capital constraints. It compares the performance of GCC states with other MENA and OECD member countries in key governance, public sector performance, and business competitiveness indicators, and identifies ways GCC states can enhance the quality of government and the capacity to deliver services more efficiently.

Format: Hardback
Length: 318 pages
Publication date: 16 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region faces significant challenges in public management, stemming from institutional and human capital constraints. This paper offers an insightful analysis of the current state of public management in the GCC, highlighting the need for reform and improvement.

The performance of GCC states in key governance, public sector performance, and business competitiveness indicators is compared with other MENA and OECD member countries. The findings reveal areas where GCC states can enhance their quality of government and improve the efficiency of service delivery.

Several theoretical frameworks are employed to explore three key themes: promoting a business-friendly environment for the private sector, fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors through public-private partnerships, and addressing human capital constraints through talent management, knowledge management, and training programs.

The paper concludes by emphasizing the importance of sustained efforts to improve public management in the GCC region, including measures to enhance institutional capacity, develop human capital, and promote innovation and collaboration. By doing so, GCC states can position themselves as leaders in the region and achieve sustainable development and prosperity.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region faces significant challenges in public management, stemming from institutional and human capital constraints. This paper offers an insightful analysis of the current state of public management in the GCC, highlighting the need for reform and improvement.

The performance of GCC states in key governance, public sector performance, and business competitiveness indicators is compared with other MENA and OECD member countries. The findings reveal areas where GCC states can enhance their quality of government and improve the efficiency of service delivery.

Several theoretical frameworks are employed to explore three key themes: promoting a business-friendly environment for the private sector, fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors through public-private partnerships, and addressing human capital constraints through talent management, knowledge management, and training programs.

The paper concludes by emphasizing the importance of sustained efforts to improve public management in the GCC region, including measures to enhance institutional capacity, develop human capital, and promote innovation and collaboration. By doing so, GCC states can position themselves as leaders in the region and achieve sustainable development and prosperity.

Weight: 780g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032213071