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This report presents the findings and recommendations from analysis conducted by the OECD as part of the OECD-Hungary Strategic Partnership for Public Administration Reform. Through this initiative, the OECD has supported the government of Hungary in putting in place some of the key building blocks of a “strategic state”. The report’s recommendations can be expected to contribute to strengthening the efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and integrity of the public administration and contribute to supporting sustainable and inclusive growth and development in Hungary.

This chapter examines Hungary’s programmes aimed at simplifying administrative procedures for businesses and citizens. It first presents the institutional arrangements for administrative simplification in Hungary. It then describes the legislative process and goes on to consider tools and policies to support better regulation in Hungary. It finally examines Hungary’s administrative simplification programme and the use of e-government tools to support simplification.

The Magyary Programme, Hungary’s public administration reform launched in 2011, has established an integrated and ambitious reform strategy that incorporates a core commitment to strategic planning in order to set a coherent framework and direction for the work of the public administration.

Governments need to respond to a widening range of fiscal, economic, social and political challenges. Responding to these challenges requires a “Strategic State” approach that emphasises leadership and stewardship from the centre, integrity and transparency, the importance of networks and institutions (both inside and outside government), the need to draw inspiration from sub-national initiatives and citizens, and, crucially, effective implementation of strategies and policies in support of positive outcomes and impacts for a country’s economy and society. A “Strategic State” can support policies and programmes for growth and well-being and build trust in the capacity of governments to deliver for citizens and businesses.

This chapter provides a brief assessment of the Magyary Programme, Hungary’s public administration reform strategy. First, it presents the main tenets of the Magyary Programme. It then provides a brief assessment of the programme’s strengths and areas for improvement.

The Magyary Programme, Hungary’s public administration reform launched in 2011, has established an integrated and ambitious reform strategy which will be continuously updated as reforms progress. It is a project that incorporates a commitment to continuous monitoring of achievements and updates. The commitment to an integrated approach is not always evident in reforms of this nature elsewhere in the OECD, and the dynamic nature of the process is also noteworthy. The programme is not complacent: it starts with a sober assessment of the current state of the public administration, including the need to address the issue of corruption.

This chapter examines Hungary’s reform of its deconcentrated central government administration. It first describes the reorganisation of the central administration and its deconcentrated structures. It goes on to present the reallocation of local self-government competencies. Finally, it describes the effects of the reform on the simplification of administrative procedures.

This chapter provides an assessment of Hungary’s anti-corruption efforts. It first describes the social, economic and policy context of these efforts. It then examines the ongoing anti-corruption measures, looking at measures that address systemic, organisational and personnel risks. It finally assesses the sustainability of anti-corruption efforts.