The process of corporatization of local authorities: The reform of the Italian public administration in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan
Maria Carmela Serluca 
Abstract
This paper examines the transformation path of public administration, with particular attention to local realities, exploring the transition from the traditional administrative model to a managerial type of management. The evolution of public administration started from the theories of new public management (NPM), which emphasized accountability, efficiency, and results orientation. Subsequently, the theories evolved into new public governance and network management, an approach that recognizes the increasing complexity of modern societies. The National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRP) includes a new reform to modernize the public sector, streamline rules and procedures to make them more transparent, accessible and efficient.
Keywords: Management, Public Administration, Accountability, Reform
Authors’ individual contribution: The Author is responsible for all the contributions to the paper according to CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) standards.
Declaration of conflicting interests: The Author declares that there is no conflict of interest.
JEL Classification: H80, H83, H89
Received: 05.10.2024
Accepted: 05.02.2025
Published online: 10.02.2025
How to cite this paper: Serluca, M. C. (2024). The process of corporatization of local authorities: The reform of the Italian public administration in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. Reporting and Accountability Review, 1(2), 17–28. https://doi.org/10.22495/rarv1i2p2
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