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The quality of government and administrative performance: explaining Cohesion Policy compliance, absorption and achievements across EU regions

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Does the quality of government improve the administrative performance of regions in European Union (EU) Cohesion Policy? This article analyses the relationship between the quality of government and multiple dimensions of administrative performance in Cohesion Policy. Using primary data on government quality combined with EU performance data for the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) in the period 2007–13, regression analysis is undertaken for 173 European regions. The results confirm that government quality is a key determinant of administrative performance in terms of financial compliance, timely spending and outcomes. The findings support the need for capacity-building in regions with low quality of government to improve policy implementation.

Source: Regional Studies

DOI: 10.1080/00343404.2022.2083593

Authors: Carlos Mendez, John Bachtler

Institution: University of Strathclyde

Language: English

Topic: Regional Development and Policy

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: European Investment Bank