New Public Management and Selection of Public Sector Projects
New Public Management and Selection of Public Sector Projects

Summary/Abstract: This paper explores the application of new public management (NPM) concepts and doctrines, in particular public accountability, performance measurement, transparency and openness, in the process of transparent and non-discriminatory selection of budgetary-funded projects and improvement of management of government grant programs, using the example of co-financing of projects of public interest in the area of public information – a program implemented by the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Serbia. NPM is a body of doctrinal beliefs, ideas, concepts, practices, and market-type mechanisms aimed at making government more business-like – improving efficiency, quality services, and making government be more responsive toward their citizens-clients. The paper proposes a new systematic approach to selection of public sector projects based on the theoretical research and empirical analysis of earlier practice of this government sponsored grant program, that will enable more efficient and effective management of the grant program and implementation of the awarded contracts, enhance public accountability and ensure adherence to strategic plans and commitment to the Ministry and priorities set to achieve strategic goals.

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