The last mile of public action

PROGRAM The Council of State has chosen to devote its annual study for 2023 to the "last mile of public action." Through this study, it has sought to question the effectiveness of public services, public policies, and public action in general. Are they still reaching their intended recipients (users, businesses, associations, local authorities, etc.)?
To answer this question, the Council of State not only drew on its experience as an administrative judge and legal advisor to the government and parliament, but also conducted fieldwork to "put on the shoes" of those who benefit or should benefit from public action. Its "Tour de France" took its members to the Hérault department in April 2023. A few months later, it seemed important to them to report back to those involved in the field on the results of this study.
What are the key takeaways from this annual study? What proposals does the Council of State make to improve the effectiveness of public action?
Martine de Boisdeffre, President of the Council of State's Reports and Studies Section, Fabien Raynaud, Deputy President of the Reports and Studies Section, General Rapporteur, and Mélanie Villiers, Deputy General Rapporteur for the study, will be happy to present the results of their work and discuss the study's findings and proposals with you.