Public Administration in Palestine
Absztrakt :
The Palestinian administrative system is distinctive, relative to either the historical
context or the political environment. The former is characterized by the absence of
a national power, while the latter is perpetually unstable. The state-building process
in Palestine has followed an inverse path, in that staffing preceded the drafting of
structures, while goals and job descriptions have been pre-empted by seemingly
random political appointments.
This study focuses on the history of this public administration, its main
characteristics, and the system’s efficiency. The methodology is descriptive.
The paper demonstrates that, in spite of obstacles such as the restrictions of
the occupation and the shortage of resources, the Palestinian administrative
system is progressing. This progress was most obvious during the last years
because of good governance practices, especially the reduction of expenditures
and the improvements in public services. The Palestinian administrative system
still suffers from problems like over-staffing, poor institutional coordination and
inadequate attention to the agriculture and industry sectors, which limit progress
and increases the public debt.
