Klaipėdos universitetas

In this review-type article, the authors present project management in public sector institutions, with a particular focus on the application of Agile methodology. This review seeks to address the potential benefits of Agile methodology in addressing public sector challenges and the key obstacles to its successful implementation. Termed ‘Agile Government’, the approach aims to align public institutions with citizens’ needs, enhance efficiency, productivity, innovation and digital capabilities, improve decision-making processes, and foster collaboration between teams. Moreover, it serves as a response to global crises, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, refugee issues, climate change, and more, all while optimising the use of resources. Methods applied in the article are the following: systematic analysis, comparison, and synthesis.

In this interdisciplinary article, the authors analyse the historical development of the Dutch state, the specificities of its governance, and its key features in the context of the 21st century. The theoretical analysis identifies the most important political, social, economic and cultural features, and their historical evolution. The situation of the current political-public governance is assessed. The paper analyses various scientific sources, statistical information and different historical phases in governance, which help to reveal not only the key strengths of the Dutch state, but also the challenges inherent to the Netherlands. The article expresses the opinion that an analysis of the good practice of the case of the Netherlands could be significant for the improvement of democratic and public governance processes in Lithuania.

In the article, the activities of presidents in the creation of welfare states are analysed. The main factors behind successful effectiveness in the creation of the welfare state are: public opinion towards the president, his/her individual philosophy, clear communication, and relations with political parties. The case of Gitanas Nausėda, the President of the Republic of Lithuania, with his vision of the creation of the welfare state as the main aim of governance and social rights, is presented in the article. The role of President Nausėda is significant because of the proposals and changes he has inititated. The president not only supports the welfare state, but also suggests concrete proposals for changes to the tax environment in the country, improving social security conditions and conditions for the disabled, enforcing equal opportunities, etc.