Innovation as a Prerequisite for the Performance of the Public Sector

Abstract

Innovation is a dynamic process which identifies the problems, challenges and development of new, creative ideas, and the selection and implementation of new solutions. The decisive factors for promoting innovation are modernisation and the promotion of creativity. Innovation is vital for increasing public sector efficiency and for delivering new and higher quality services. Some of the services affect the whole economy or key sectors within the economy, and are also important for quality of life in general. To achieve the objectives of public sector innovation, motivation factors must be present. The objective of this paper is to present and analyse the significance of innovation in the public sector of the European Union in general, and provide an overview of research results European Public Sector Innovation Scoreboard (EPSIS).