ABSTRACT
Economic development and economic growth have been core concepts in classic as well as in modem economics. Economists from Adam Smith, Alfred Marshall, and John Maynard Keynes to contemporary ones have examined issues related to growth without an agreement on what ultimately determines a nation's growth. The connection between public administration and developmental policies is basic and pronounced. Experiences of developing countries illustrate that implementation of a development plan is primarily dependent on the managerial and institutional capacities of the country. The urbanization trend has been increased by change in methods of transportation after the introduction of railways, automobiles, and airplanes. Improvements in communication technologies shortened distances, too. Convergence of global administrative experiences have thrust forward some distinctive methods for improving organization and management. Indeed, mention in the literature of an emerging new focus called the "New Public Management" is increasing.
