摘要: The position and role of the Serbian public administration after collapse Socialist Federal Republic Yugoslavia are analysed. Two main phases in development indentified. first one was characterized by repression authoritarian system governance (1990–2000) disorientation afterwards (2000–2004). second, reform oriented phase began 2004 when PAR Strategy adopted. goals, key areas as well shortcomings shown article. As five-year period provided for implementation proved to be unrealistic, process has been prolonged another four years. measures conducted different fields results obtained Special attention is given issues considering rationalization state organization management, decentralization, privatisation, civil service HRM, high education administration, control mechanisms protection legality, access information importance personal data protection. Finally, (still) existing partocracy, lack legal culture, unsatisfactory capacity ministries responsible management process, poor quality legislation, hierarchic nature decision-making, weak local budgets administrative capacities a benefit from foreign support indicated obstacles implementation. In future, Serbia should more effective faster realisation set because its pro-European aspirations.