This document discusses administrative reform. It begins by outlining some general problems in administration such as societal development pressures, imitative influences from colonial masters, and discrepancies between bureaucratic form and reality. It then defines administrative reform as intended change and transformation towards improvement. The document notes that reform is needed due to both internal pressures like inefficiency as well as external pressures like requirements for international cooperation. The scope of reform can include vertical and horizontal dimensions as well as contents like policies, structures, and ethics. Reform trajectories may focus on areas like human resources, finance, organization, and performance measurement. Key determinants of successful reform are also listed such as political leadership, citizen support, and reliable surveillance mechanisms.