Perception vs Reality: Fragmented Nature of French Administration
Explore the decentralized structure of French administration where local offices employ most of the workforce, highlighting the significance of the 1982 Decentralization Act in empowering local authorities to implement social welfare and urban planning programs.
Perception vs Reality: Fragmented Nature of French Administration
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French Administration: A Fragmented Machine Dr. UpulAbeyrathne, Dept. of Economics, University of Ruhuna, Matara
Perception and Reality • French Administration is perceived as highly centralized. Central agencies have employed less than 30% of Work Force. Deparmentalor regional or field offices employ more than 70% of the work force. • Statist Emphasizes the centrality of French State. But they ignore the fact that actual policy network bring together field services and local authorities. Local autonomy is widespread. • The 1982 Decentralization act has empowered local administration to implement social welfare and urban planning programmes. This has become more important than central regulation.
