ROMANIAN UNIVERSITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFORM

Abstract

Romania has undergone starting with 1989 a profound change process, evolving from a totalitarian system to a society most people viewed as democratic.
The change was neither gradual (as in many other Eastern European countries) nor peaceful (the revolution in December 1989 was violent). After the
initial euphoria faded, Romanians were confronted with realities that, very
often, were beyond their understanding or control. The evolution of Romania
after 1989 represents an interesting case with regard to the social, political,
and administrative challenges that a post communist country has to cope
with.