To contribute flexibly and effectively to the implementation of its imminent recovery plan, the government has adopted a resolution for setting up temporary and cross-cutting administrative units for managing and implementing projects. Relevant staff will be transferred to these units and they are guaranteed to be able to re-join their original department at the end of the period.

Already being well ahead of the pack as regards teleworking, the country is working on a policy that it wants to roll out and make lasting once the crisis is over. A new collective bargaining agreement setting out the legal aspects of a hybrid model (on-site and remote working on the basis of equivalent working hours) has been referred for negotiation to the professional bodies. It is set to govern departmental organisation and financial compensation.

The Observatory of Public Sector Innovation (OPSI) compiles toolkits developed by Member countries. Until now, they have been described by their designers and the results could be filtered by typology criteria. To be assured of the extent of the toolkits’ development and, more importantly, their actual effectiveness, verified reviews and practical advice for implementation will be gradually added.