Abstract

“Development-facilitating government” and “public services” are concepts closely associated with state functions. They are generally understood primarily as activities falling within the scope and authority of the state apparatus. However, this article shows that these concepts have both similarities and differences when examined in specific circumstances and relationships arising from the objective needs and demands of social life. Clarifying these characteristics contributes to a fuller understanding of the changing missions and social role of state functions in contemporary governance.

Keywords: Class nature, development-facilitating government, public services, social role of the state, state functions.