The Action Plan for the Implementation of the Government Programme (APIGP)
The Prime Minister-designate proposes the composition of the Government to the National Assembly and presents the Government Programme – the exposé – outlining the key priorities and directions of the Government’s work. The National Assembly adopts the Government Programme, which constitutes the political framework for the work of state authorities during the Government’s term of office.
The Action Plan for the Implementation of the Government Programme is prepared within 90 days from the date of the Government’s election. The Public Policy Secretariat (PPS), in cooperation with the competent ministries and other state administration authorities, prepares the draft APIGP, in which the priorities from the Government Programme are elaborated into specific objectives and results, the achievement of which is monitored through indicators. The Government of the Republic of Serbia adopts the APIGP for the duration of its term of office.
The APIGP, as a management instrument of the Prime Minister, enables the systematic and coordinated implementation of priority objectives through regular monitoring of progress and results-based management, with the aim of improving the quality of life of citizens and society as a whole. The APIGP also serves as a basis for reporting, progress analysis, and data-driven decision-making, as well as for strengthening transparency and accountability in the work of public administration.
The priority objectives in the APIGP are linked to key national and international frameworks, including the Reform Agenda of the Republic of Serbia, the National Programme for the Adoption of the Acquis of the European Union, the negotiating clusters in the EU accession process, and the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda.
The APIGP coordination mechanism
The organisational structure of the APIGP consists of the Prime Minister, the Public Policy Secretariat, which coordinates the entire process, as well as implementation groups composed of representatives of ministries and special organisations responsible for achieving results. This structure ensures a clear division of roles and responsibilities, inter-institutional cooperation, and continuous coordination among all actors involved in the implementation of the APIGP.
Several related priority objectives and results are grouped into a priority area, or an implementation group. Through the work of implementation groups, the implementation of objectives and results is monitored, and challenges arising during implementation are addressed in a timely manner. Due to the interconnection of objectives and results, it is important that all designated persons within a given priority area meet and discuss achievements and challenges encountered during implementation. Open communication on progress and challenges leads to more accountable management and more efficient achievement of objectives. Implementation groups are coordinated by representatives of the Public Policy Secretariat (PPS).
For each priority objective, a team is formed to carry out the planned activities and monitor the achievement of results. Within each team, a responsible person is appointed, who coordinates and collects data from other team members and reports on the progress in achieving the priority objective. Other appointed team members participate in the implementation of activities within their competence and provide relevant data and information to the responsible person, thereby contributing to joint monitoring of results and the identification of risks and obstacles during implementation.
The PPS plays a central role in the preparation, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the APIGP. The Secretariat coordinates the preparation and implementation of the APIGP, oversees the work of implementation groups, provides methodological and analytical support to institutions, and ensures consistent application of results-based management principles.
The PPS prepares summary reports on the level of achievement of APIGP priority objectives and submits them to the Prime Minister, as well as additional analyses that support data- and evidence-based decision-making.
Reporting through the APIGP
Reporting enables the systematic monitoring of progress in achieving the priority objectives and planned results set out in the APIGP. Regular and coordinated reporting allows for the timely identification of risks, delays, and issues in implementation, as well as for planning and carrying out corrective measures.
Progress in achieving priorities is monitored through clearly defined, measurable indicators for each planned result, with established baseline and target values for each year. Responsible persons and team members regularly submit data on the current values of the indicators. This approach allows for continuous tracking of implementation dynamics and timely action in case of deviations from the planned indicator values.
The APIGP implementation report includes data on the current values of indicators, a description of progress compared to the previous reporting period, and information on identified risks and challenges. The report also provides information on the status of the preparation and adoption of regulations and public policy documents that are important for achieving the planned results.
Data provides the basis for the objective measurement of progress and the assessment of the degree of achievement of priority objectives. It enables transparent reporting, the preparation of analyses, and supports results-based decision-making. In addition to reporting to the Prime Minister, the collected data is used to improve measures and monitor their implementation.
Reporting is carried out on a continuous basis, with regular meetings of the implementation groups, which are usually held every two months. Based on the reports submitted for individual priority objectives, the PPS prepares a consolidated report and submits it to the Prime Minister. At the request of the Prime Minister, ad hoc reports are also prepared.