Islamic State government will endure in Iraq, Syria

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
State Government ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Economic Resources ◽  
Islamic State ◽  
Law And Order ◽  
Minimum Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Public Service Provision ◽  
State Group

Subject The ideological and strategic priorities for the so-called Islamic State. Significance Achieving and preserving statehood, of which governance is a critical component, are ideological and strategic priorities for Islamic State group (ISG). It has shown some governance capabilities in its self-declared 'caliphate', establishing extensive government systems in particular in Raqqa in Syria and Mosul in Iraq, and in towns such as Deir al-Zour and Ramadi. However, the demands of governing a territory of 8 million people, providing it with a minimum level of public services and law and order, present weaknesses that the international coalition is seeking to exploit. Impacts ISG government has stronger prospects in Syria than Iraq, where it faces greater military and economic challenges Reduced economic resources will lead to a further decline in public service provision in ISG-controlled areas. The destruction of ISG government will require ground forces that can provide credible alternative government.

Middle East jihadist states will struggle to survive

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
North Africa ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Resource Constraints ◽  
Islamic State ◽  
Content Type ◽  
State Group ◽  
Territorial Strategies ◽  
Foreign Fighters

Subject Jihadist groups' territorial strategies. Significance Islamic State group (ISG) is just one of a number of jihadist entities using the security vacuum in the Middle East, North Africa and beyond to seek territorial control and establish government according to a purist understanding of Islam. Other groups such as Jabhat al-Nusra, al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and Boko Haram are seeking similar goals in Syria, Yemen and Nigeria, respectively. Impacts The risk of ethnic and sectarian cleansing will increase. International efforts to strengthen central governments and their militaries will rise. Loss of territory in Iraq and Syria will reduce ISG's appeal to foreign fighters. Resource constraints mean public service provision in jihadist-run areas will be poor.

scholarly journals An empirical study on application and efficiency of gridded management in public service supply of Chinese Government

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bai XiuYin ◽  
Muhammad Imran Hanif ◽  
Li Fensheng ◽  
Muhammad Shehzad Hanif ◽  
Gu Yinhua
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Operation Mode ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Service Provision ◽  
The Government ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

Purpose Gridded management in the public service supply is still in the experience exploratory stage, and this paper aims to analyze the inherent logic and operation mode of the gridding mechanism of the public supply based on the existing theory study and practices, and verify its efficiency so as to come to the conclusion whether it could be promoted to a wider range. Design/methodology/approach The methodology applied in this paper was case study/deductive induction. Findings The grid model in the public service supply needs to be demonstrated completely in theoretical logic and operation principles before it is promoted across the country. Meanwhile, full support of the government is required in terms of service concept, function distribution, technical parameters and infrastructure. Research limitations/implications The inherent logic and operation mode of the gridding mechanism of the public service supply needs enough practice tests. The practical test of efficiency analysis of the gridding mechanism of the public service supply is not enough. Social implications This paper validated whether the gridding mechanism that originated from China’s urban management can be promoted to all over the country in the public service supply. It provides references for government policy. Originality/value This paper constructs a gridded management model for public service provision in urban and rural areas on the basis of an analysis of the plight of traditional model of public service provision, thus delivering the same standard of public service for both urban and rural areas through optimization of resource allocation without requiring more supply and fundamental change to the content of service.

scholarly journals Collaborative public service provision archetypes in healthcare emergencies: a case of COVID-19 administration in Sri Lanka

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelum Jayasinghe ◽  
Chandana Wijesinghe ◽  
Chaminda Wijethilake ◽  
Raj Prasanna
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Incident Command ◽  
Public Service Provision ◽  
Organisational Values ◽  
The Government

PurposeThis paper examines how the properties and patterns of a collaborative “networked hierarchy” incident command system (ICS) archetype can provide incident command centres with extra capabilities to manage public service delivery during COVID-19.Design/methodology/approachThe paper illustrates the case of Sri Lanka's COVID-19 administration during its “first wave” (from 15 February to 1 September 2020). Primary data were collected through in-depth interviews with government officials who were directly involved in the administration of the COVID-19 outbreak. Secondary data sources were government publications and web sources. The data were analysed and interpreted by using narrative analysis and archetype theory respectively.FindingsThe findings highlight how Sri Lanka's public sector responses to COVID-19 have followed a collaborative “networked hierarchy” ICS archetype. More specifically, the government changed its normative ICS “properties” by incorporating a diverse group of intergovernmental agencies such as the police, the military, the health service and administrative services by articulating new patterns of collaborative working, namely, organisational values, beliefs and ideas that fit with the Sri Lankan public service context.Originality/valueIn responding to high magnitude healthcare emergencies, the flexibility of a collaborative networked ICS hierarchy enables different balances of organisational properties to be incorporated, such as hierarchy and horizontal networking and “patterns” in public service provision.

Ending endo risks Philippine labour and employer anger

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Government Employees ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Contract Workers ◽  
Public Service Provision ◽  
The Government

Significance Endo is a colloquial expression meaning end-of-contract and refers to the practice of hiring and re-hiring workers on contracts lasting less than six months, the period after which companies must take on contract workers as employees. President Rodrigo Duterte's administration has promised to halve the number of Philippine workers employed on endo contracts by end-2016, and to eliminate the practice entirely by end-2017. Impacts Changing endo could affect government employees and public service provision. Delayed or minimal labour reform could see union-led, anti-government demonstrations. The government could face legal actions by employers and employer groups. Endo could see policy friction between DOLE (supporting workers) and the trade and industry department (supporting investment).

Basic public services and the restructuring of the public finance system in China

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 438-453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangjian Xu ◽  
Yan Wu
Keyword(s):  
Public Finance ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Public Services ◽  
Historical Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Finance System ◽  
Functional Changes ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Service Provision

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the financing and provision of basic public services in China. The main issue addressed is how to reform the public finance system to achieve quality and fairness in the provision of basic public services. Design/methodology/approach Based on an historical analysis of the functional transformation of the public finance system in China and on an empirical analysis of the current public finance system and the public service provision system, a comprehensive understanding was gained about the relationship between the financing and provision of basic public services. Findings The paper argues that there is a close relationship between the provision of basic public services and the functional changes made to the public finance system. Based on a systematic retrospective study of the Chinese Government’s efforts to improve basic public services over the last three decades, this paper offers policy suggestions on further public finance restructuring that would support better service provision. Originality/value By analyzing issues in the public service provision system, this paper contributes to the debate about the efficiency improvement made to governmental functions in China.

scholarly journals Firms and Public Service Provision in Russia

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pertti Haaparanta ◽  
Tuuli Juurikkala ◽  
Olga Lazareva ◽  
Jukka Pirttila ◽  
Laura Solanko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Public Service Provision
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