EIRP Proceedings, Vol 6 (2011)
Financing Opportunities and Performance Improvement in Times of Economic Crisis. Case study: the Romanian Local Public Administration
Abstract
The objectives targeted by this research paper refer to the analysis of the new economic context at
the level of the local public administration in the Romanian regions. The paper will identify the existence and
extent of structural changes occurred at the level of the local public administration, as well as efforts it made
in substituting traditional funding means with European funds. The paper at hand is a continuation of the
author’s prior work on the topic of regional differences in Romania and on the effects of European funding on
local economic development in our country. The main methods used in the paper are: the comparative
analysis performed at the regional level and the empirical study of the involvement of regional local
authorities in accessing European funds. The implications of the research results are valuable both to
theoreticians and practitioners, since they indicate the willingness of local public administration to become
flexible, pro-active and involved in enhancing its development. Also, conclusions can be drawn regarding the
administrative capacity of the regions. The value of the research results resides in the fact that the analysis
approach is new and the data combination used provides a fresh perspective on the matter.
the level of the local public administration in the Romanian regions. The paper will identify the existence and
extent of structural changes occurred at the level of the local public administration, as well as efforts it made
in substituting traditional funding means with European funds. The paper at hand is a continuation of the
author’s prior work on the topic of regional differences in Romania and on the effects of European funding on
local economic development in our country. The main methods used in the paper are: the comparative
analysis performed at the regional level and the empirical study of the involvement of regional local
authorities in accessing European funds. The implications of the research results are valuable both to
theoreticians and practitioners, since they indicate the willingness of local public administration to become
flexible, pro-active and involved in enhancing its development. Also, conclusions can be drawn regarding the
administrative capacity of the regions. The value of the research results resides in the fact that the analysis
approach is new and the data combination used provides a fresh perspective on the matter.
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