instituttionsreform
Instituttionsreform, commonly referred to as institutional reform, denotes deliberate changes to the structure, governance, and operation of institutions—whether public agencies, welfare services, or private organizations—to improve efficiency, accountability, and service delivery. The term is used in political science and public administration to describe processes that reorganize how institutions function rather than merely changing policies.
Reform efforts typically target governance arrangements, human and financial resources, decision rights, and interaction with citizens
Common tools include organizational redesign, mergers or consolidation of units, outsourcing or privatization where appropriate, performance-based
Implementation is complex and context dependent. Success requires clear leadership, stakeholder buy-in, adequate resources, and careful
While the term is widely used in Europe and North America, institutional reform encompasses both public-sector