%0 Journal Article %T Possibilities and Perspectives of Using Open Source Applications in Public Administration in Slovakia %A Eva Mihalikov¨˘ %A Michal Grell %J International Scientific Journal of Management Information Systems %D 2012 %I University of Novi Sad %X In this contribution, we deal with the options of applying open source software in the process of informatisation of public administration. The key factor in the process is the concept of lifelong learning as the prerequisite of security of first-class, professional power in public administration. The need for approach to public administration management and its software support is also mentioned in the connection. %K public administration %K open source software %K education in public administration %K New Public Management %U http://www.ef.uns.ac.rs/mis/archive-pdf/2012%20-%20No2/MIS2012-2-2.pdf