A four-year experience in the the public sector: An analytical study of a governance model for the achievement of Saudi Arabia’s vision 2030

Abstract

This research studies the effectiveness of Saudi Arabia’s new governance model: Saudi Vision 2030. It examines the quality of governance, coordination between relevant stakeholders, and follow-up efforts in relation to good governance practices. Changes in governance are essential to ease the transition away from financial dependency on oil. This study analyzes the components of the Saudi governance model according to World Governance Indicators. It includes initiatives taken to apply governance principles across the public and private sectors. It also elucidates the extent to which public entities in Saudi Arabia foster good governance in terms of accountability, political stability and absence of violence, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, rule of law, and control of corruption. Finally, the study offers recommendations to overcome obstacles impeding good governance in the Saudi Arabian the public sector.