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The book "Modern Public Administration" presents a detailed account of the principles, practices and challenges of public administration in contemporary contexts. The historical development of public administration is described from the foundations of public administration, from early bureaucratic systems to modern governance structures. The book presents detailed material on key topics such as administration and administrative patterns, formal structure of government and administration, contemporary concepts and practices and development administration evaluation: concepts and criteria. Also included are articles on the impact of development on politics and administration, regionalization of policies and procedures in planning, central and local administration relations, administrative infrastructure, regional development administration and planning, policy making tools and essentials of public administration. At the end of the book there are sections on socio-political aspects of public administration and modernization of public administration data needs. “Modern Public Administration” will serve as a comprehensive reference and guide to address the complexities of public sector governance, management and policy-making. It provides valuable insights, frameworks and best practices for enhancing the effectiveness, accountability and responsiveness of public institutions in addressing social needs and promoting the public interest.