Globalization, postmodernity and the necessity of New Governance with a particular reference to Eastern European countries

Resumo

The purpose of this paper is to discuss on the necessity of pursuing the development of normative models –in a general sense– and namely New Governance models in order to face the negative tendencies of globalization and postmodernity in the present world, which undermine the settlements of collective aim, progress and social justice.

In this sense, different arguments are provided to prove the suitability and convenience of using a New Governance approach as the opposite or supplementary point to overcome the shortcomings of previous hierarchical and New Public Management approaches and principles.