Publication: Slovakia - Understanding the Productivity of Slovakia’s Local Governments: Key findings from an empirical study
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2024-05-07
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2024-05-07
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This report employs a diverse range of data sources to examine district-level variations in public sector productivity in Slovakia. It leverages administrative data to measure productivity from the Fabasoft and Cezir data systems that provide detailed insights into case management and business licensing processes. Employment data, sourced from the government's job portal, sheds light on competition for public sector jobs. Additionally, a survey of district office public officials captures their management practices and attitudes. By incorporating these varied data sources, the report offers a comprehensive understanding of productivity factors and management dynamics within district offices, enabling a complex and informed assessment of the determinants of public sector productivity.
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“World Bank. 2024. Slovakia - Understanding the Productivity of Slovakia’s Local Governments: Key findings from an empirical study. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/41518 License: CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO.”
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