Public Management Reforms in The NetherlandsSocial Reconstruction of Reform Ideas and Underlying Frames of Reference W.J.M. Kickert

This books presents an overview of the public management reforms that took place in Dutch local and national government during the 80’s and 90’s. The so-called ‘Tilburg model’ of management reform of local government has already acquired an international reputation. Interesting and relevant managerial reforms have also been carried out at the international Dutch government level. This book is of interest to students and scholars of public sector reforms. Walter J.M. Kickert is professor of public management at the department of Public Administration, Erasmus University Rotterdam.