Press Release: The Commission publishes Reform Strategy draft

The European Commission published 19.1.00 a final Consultative Document on its Strategy for reform and modernisation. These proposals are based on clear objectives of accountability, efficiency and transparency in the public service, and they make provision for setting standards and judging achievement in meeting targets. The Consultative Document sets out three specific areas for action in modernising the Commission: implementing new systems for identifying priorities and negative priorities and for Activity Based Management; getting the best out of the Commission's staff; and radically reforming financial management. The details of this Strategy are contained in a published 84-point Action Plan, with clear deadlines for operation. These far-reaching proposals respond directly to the mandate given to the Commission by the Member State governments, and to the concerns of the European Parliament and public.

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