An initial assessment of Italy's Madia Act

Nearly three years after its enactment, the Italian authorities have drawn up an initial assessment of the Madia Act, which introduced reforms of the country's public administration. In addition to ongoing reduction of the public wage bill due to streamlining efforts (7% of staff not replaced in ten years), one major finding is the marked decline in abusive absenteeism (40 dismissal procedures in this area are under way).