Mission of the institutionMain activitiesThe aim and objectivesStatisticsSummary of analysisConclusion

To represent the legitimate interests of the Republic of Lithuania and its citizens in international organizations and worldwide

Participate in shaping the state’s foreign policy

Represent the Republic of Lithuania and its citizens’ legitimate interests in the international organizations and foreign countries

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The aim - analyse practice of policy and compatibility with good governance principles

The objectives: description of the mission and it

consequence policy description of the different

implementation mechanisms identifying the strength and weaknesses

of the Ministries policies

European Union: application in 1995, admission in 2004

NATO: application in 1994, admission in 2004

Schengen Area: application in 2004, admission in 2007

EU NATO Schengen Area

consensus

oriented+ - -

Participation + - -Rule of law + + +Effectiveness

and efficiency? + +

Equity and

inclusiveness+ ? ?

Responsiveness + ? ?

Transparency + + +Accountability + + +

1. Implements significant decisions2. Attainment of membership in EU was

realised according to good governance principles

3. NATO achievement has a lack of participation and orientation in consensus

4. Schengen Area mechanism especially realised the element of effectiveness and efficiency

5. Application of management elements to improve running affairs