Services
- Public Administration Legislation Development & Implementation Projects
- Functional Restructuring and Institution Building Projects
- European Integration and EU Projects Management
- Tailor-made Services
Development of Public Administration Reform Strategies
Experts working with IPS Institute have extensive experience and expertise in preparing and implementing Public Administration Reform Strategies aimed at making diagnoses, proposing right solutions, and implementing them together with our stakeholders - Governments of the countries involved in the Public Administration Restructuring Processes. Experts working with the IPS Institute have already prepared and implemented successful PA Reform Strategies e.g. in Slovenia and Montenegro.
Constitutional and Electoral Legislation Development and Revision
IPS Institute is ready to support clients in preparing and implementing constitutional and electoral legislation, as well as other legal instruments in all relevant fields of Constitutional Law - according to the best standards recommended by the most important international institutions such as UN, OSCE, Council of Europe, etc.
Administrative Law Drafting and Implementation (e.g. Legislation on State Administration, Civil Service Legislation, Civil Service Payment Systems, Inspection Supervision, etc.)
In this area, IPS Institute possesses the most specialized expertise and long-lasting experiences in preparing and implementing legislation according to the standards that are recognized within the so-called "European Administrative Space" (principles of European Administrative Law and Practice).
Administrative Procedures Development and Implementation
Administrative Procedure has a prominent history in the region of former Yugoslavia. General Administrative Procedure Act has been adopted more than 70 years ago. Here IPS Institute has an excellent overview and expertise not only concerning the development and implementation of relevant legislation, but also regarding the administrative and judicial practices i.e. potential enforcement of law.
Promotion of the Best Practices in Public Administration
Experiences show that a legislative i.e. normative approach is important, but not sufficient. Efficient implementation of the best practices in the field of Public Administration is at least as important as development of quality legislation. IPS Institute can offer an excellent benchmarking support in this area.
Development of a Public Administration Judicial Review System
Judicial review of Public Administration is an important element of a democratic legal order. Development of such a system is a precondition for proper functioning of Public Administration. IPS Institute's expertise in this area is prominent, and we can assist the Governments of the region in developing and implementing the most suitable solutions which are in line with the European Standards of Administrative Law and Practice.
Local Self-Government Development and Implementation Projects
Experts working with IPS Institute have substantive expertise and experience in the field of Local Self-government legislation development and practical implementation as well. Here, support to the Local Self-governing authorities is offered. Selected best practices and solutions will always be in line with the most important European standards in this field (e.g. with the European Charter of Local Self Government).
Public Services Legislation Development and Implementation (e.g. Law on Public Companies, Law on Concessions, etc.)
IPS Institute's expertise in this field is as important as expertise and experiences
in the fields of State Administration or Local Self-government. This has been accumulated by our experts in Slovenia and Europe-wide during past years of rapid development in this field (Public Services).
Civil Service Training and Development
As a part of a solution implementation process, IPS Institute is able to mobilize large team of top-level experts to prepare related secondary legislation and administrative proceedings, as well as to act as trainers and consultants in all the above mentioned fields of expertise. Concerning the Balkan Countries' needs, selected experts have an important advantage in comparison with other consultancy firms: they are able to deliver expertise in locally spoken languages, being aware of history, legal background, and culture of people living in these countries.
Public Administration Restructuring Projects
An important part of IPS Institute expertise is an execution of PA restructuring projects with the use of different methodologies and implementation mechanisms. Among them, the most popular tools developed in past years are e.g. Regulatory Impact Analysis, Functional Analysis, Quality Performance Management and Measurement Techniques, introduction of different Quality Models and Standards (such as ISO standards, C.A.F.), etc. The Institute is able to assist clients to select, adjust, develop, and implement their PA Restructuring Projects in using the most appropriate tools to this end.
Training Institutions Building and Development
Some of experts working with IPS Institute are university professors and former managers of National Training Institutions. Due to this fact, they are able to assist stakeholders to choose a model, develop an institution i.e. agency, and train the staff in order to effectively perform their tasks. IPS Institute is able to assist such an institution to execute TNA (Training Needs Assessment), develop an appropriate training program and to appropriately evaluate performance of the developed program.
Organization of large International, National and Local Professional Conferences
IPS Institute is able to organize seminars, workshops, round tables, as well as large national and international conferences in the field of Public Administration or any other field related. Experts working with IPS Institute are highly experienced professionals being able to prepare and deliver such events according to the highest standards in this field.
Training
As a part of the process of proposed solutions implementation, IPS Institute is able to mobilise an experienced team of top-level experts to act as trainers in all the above mentioned fields of expertise.
European Integration Projects and Harmonization of Legislation
Experts working with IPS Institute have been deeply involved in the pre-accession negotiation process between the European Union and Slovenia. Harmonization of Slovene legislation with the EU regulations and directives was one of the most challenging exercises during the pre-accession process. Since many countries of the South-Eastern Europe aspire to become the Member States of the European Union, IPS Institute is able and willing to support them in assessing their legislation vis-a-vis "Acquis Communautiare" as well as to assist them in putting their national legislation in line with the EU regulations, directives, and other legal instruments. Here, experts working with IPS Institute are able to assist the beneficiaries in pre-accession negotiations, functioning of the EU Committees, transposition of the EU legislation into national legal system, etc.
Institution Building
During Slovene pre-accession process there was the need to set up and develop many administrative institutions responsible for the implementation of European Union legislation and procedures. Besides, experts working with IPS Institute have been involved in many other Institution Building projects all over Europe. Thus, they are able to assist clients - Governments of the region - in building up such institutions and offer them a consultancy aimed at an appropriate professional development.
Management of Large European Projects (Technical Support to projects eligible for European financing)
IPS Institute - with its experts - has been involved in management of small, medium and also large European Union financed projects. Implementation of such projects has always been very efficient and effective. The Institute is able to mobilize experts capable of accomplishment of such projects, or to give support to accomplish only the most complex parts of such projects.
Training
As a part of a process of proposed solutions implementation, IPS Institute is able to mobilize a team of top-level experts to act as trainers and consultants in all the above mentioned fields of expertise.
IPS Institute is able to prepare and accomplish various training and other Tailor-made Programs and Projects for the clients and beneficiaries. Apart from the standard programs we can also prepare, deliver and implement programs that meet particular needs of clients and beneficiaries. Tailor-made programs will be created and discussed with the clients and beneficiaries. After this stage it is the sole responsibility of IPS Institute to implement such programs and projects properly, timely and in accordance with the best professional standards.