Reforma administrației publice prin prisma noului management public: realități și perspective în Republica Moldova [Articol]

Abstract

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the public administration reform process in the Republic of Moldova, approached from the perspective of New Public Management (NPM). The study employs a combination of documentary research and comparative analysis, focusing on key national strategies, policy documents, and reform initiatives related to the modernization of public administration. The research identifies the core directions pursued in the reform agenda, such as institutional restructuring, performance-based management, and the enhancement of public service delivery. Furthermore, it examines the main challenges that have hindered the full implementation of NPM principles, including resistance to change, limited administrative capacity, and political instability. Despite these obstacles, the findings emphasize the potential benefits associated with adopting a managerial approach in the public sector, particularly in terms of improving efficiency, promoting decentralization, ensuring accountability, and fostering a results-oriented culture. Although the application of NPM principles has been uneven, the overall trajectory suggests a gradual and promising shift toward a more modern and performance-driven public administration system in Moldova.