548 KB0 KB201820252025Bercu, Ana-MariaCigu, ElenaIacobu?i, Cosmin-Sorinštevilka:1letnik:23str. 157-180DOI:10.17573/cepar.2025.1.06COBISSID_HOST:237562371ISSN:2591-2240URN:URN:NBN:SI:doc-B6LRG3M5en= University of Ljubljana PressCentral European Public Administration Reviewčrpanje evropskih sredsteveconomic growthEuropean funds absorptiongospodarska rastgovernment qualitykakovost upravljanjaThe nexus between European funds, economic growth and government quality in the EU|The purpose of this paper is to identify the contextual associations be­tween the absorption of European funds, economic growth, and the qual­ity of governance. The structural funds of the European Union support the strengthening of the economies of its Member States. The efficient use of these funds is achieved through high-quality governance; howev­er, efficient governance presupposes a stable and developed economy. Design/Methodology/Approach: The methodological background com­prises a qualitative sequential approach involving a literature review and empirical analysis that provide coherence and viability for the study. We mainly employ quantitative methods, including an econometric model based on panel data for European countries over the period 2007–2020, which represents a novel approach in the literature. Findings: The empirical results indicate a positive relationship between the European funds absorption rate, economic growth, and institutional governance factors. Originality/Value: The article may be considered a useful contribution to understanding the complex relationship between European funds, government quality, and economic growth, thus adding to the existing literatureNamen tega prispevka je opredeliti kontekstualne povezave med črpanjem evropskih sredstev, gospo-darsko rastjo in kakovostjo upravljanja. Strukturni skladi Evropske unije podpirajo krepitev gospodarstev držav članic. Učinkovita uporaba teh sredstev je dosežena z visokokakovostnim upravljanjem; vendar učinkovito upravljanje predpostavlja stabilno in razvito gospodarstvo. Zasnova/metodologija/pristop: Metodološko izhodišče temelji na kvalitativnem zaporednem pristopu, ki vključuje pregled literature in empirično analizo, kar zagotavlja koherenco in izvedljivost študije. Pretežno se uporabljajo kvantitativne metode, vključno z ekonometričnim modelom na podlagi panelnih podatkov za evropske države v obdobju 2007–2020, kar je nov pristop v literaturi. Ugotovitve: Empirični rezultati kažejo na pozitivno razmerje med stopnjo črpanja evropskih sredstev, gospodarsko rastjo in institucionalnimi dejavniki upravljanja. Izvirnost/vrednost: Članek je uporaben prispevek k razumevanju kompleksnega odnosa med evropskimi sredstvi, kakovostjo upravljanja in gospodarsko rastjo ter tako dopolnjuje obstoječo literaturoTEXTznanstveno časopisjejournalsSlovenian National E-content AggregatorNational and University Library of SloveniaUniverza v Ljubljani, Fakulteta za upravo