"The book's theme of measuring, managing and improving the performance of government agencies is of continuous high relevance. The way Wouter Van Dooren, Geert Bouckaert, and John Halligan present a comprehensive and balanced understanding of performance management and how they address key questions of its practical implementation make the book a standard reference for both public management academics and practitioners. The book is especially suited for use in executive education and engagement with public managers. I am very glad to see the updates of the 3rd edition." Gerhard Hammerschmid , Professor of Public and Financial Management, Hertie School, The University of Governance in Berlin "I am thrilled to see the latest edition of Performance Management in the Public Sector . While the previous editions were already considered a must-have for researchers, students, and practitioners, this new edition must also be added to the collection. The authors have significantly refined the content, updating the book with the latest on the process and outcome of utilization of performance measurement, incorporating cutting-edge research and new case studies that will support theory and practice even during these turbulent times." Patria de Lancer Julnes , Ph.

D., Rosenthal Endowed Professor and School Director, Immediate Past President, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA).