White Paper

Embracing the pursuit of performance, with a calm outlook and a sustainable dimension. The word «performance» evokes persistent unease in local authorities. Sometimes relegated to the private sector, other times embraced with reluctance or a hint of defiance, it crystallizes deep ambivalence. It is criticized for its one-dimensional nature when limited to finances, its detrimental effects when it weakens the robustness of systems (as Olivier Hamant emphasizes), or its supposed inadequacy for public service values.