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The pressures of adapting to digital advancements and climate change are straining public administrations that aim to assess and deal with these changes for a sustainable future and improved policymaking. To support the adaptation, the Public Administration Capabilities for Digital and Sustainable Transition (PADST) project will encourage research and discussions into public administration and policymaking…

The European Group for Public Administration (EGPA) Annual Conference 2025 will be held at the Centre for Public Policy at the University of Glasgow from August 26 – 29, 2025. This year, Permanent Study Group XV on Public Administration, Technology, and Innovation (PATI) invites scholars to contribute papers on the theme State Capacities and Capabilities…

Utrecht, Netherlands – The PADST project made a significant impact at the 7th Innovation in Public Services and Public Policy Conference (PUBSIC 2025), held in Utrecht and hosted by our esteemed partner, Utrecht University School of Governance. In an era where democratic values and sustainable development are under increasing strain, the conference spotlighted the critical…

The EGPA 2024 Conference, held in Athens, Greece from September 3-6, brought together leading academics and practitioners to discuss “Strengthening Democratic Governance for Better Public Policies and Services.” The conference, organized in cooperation with Panteion University, featured a dedicated session focused on the PADST project (Public Administration Capabilities for Digital and Sustainability Transitions). Our session,…

  On May 13, Prof. Veiko Lember from TalTech’s Nurkse Department delivered an enlightening lecture titled “The Three Faces of Twin Transition: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” in the framework of the EuroTeQ European Universities alliance, a flagship initiative of the European strategy for universities. This event examined the dual dynamics of digital…

Unveiling Insights: Design Workshop Recap A few weeks ago, our consortium partners conducted a pivotal design session for the PADST case study, hosted by Utrecht University. This gathering brought together diverse experts and participants who contributed their enthusiasm and unique perspectives, significantly enriching our understanding of the project’s objectives. During this dynamic session, innovative working…

In a recent seminar at the Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance, integral to the PADST project, we were privileged to host Professor Susana Borrás from Copenhagen Business School. The seminar offered a profound exploration of innovation policy, focusing particularly on Borrás’ co-authored analysis of the multifaceted roles the state assumes in steering socio-technical…

We invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit papers that explore the multifaceted dimensions of state capacities and capabilities for societal transformations. State Capacities and Capabilities for Societal Transformations In the current era marked by grand societal challenges, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, increasing inequalities, pandemics, geopolitical tensions, and unprecedented global competition, States find…

Special Issue of Information Polity: Teaching Digital Governance. 📚 Guest edited by Erna Ruijer and Veiko Lember, this special issue delves into the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation in the public sector. We’re seeking contributions on topics like digital competencies for public officials, citizen engagement in the digital era, and the integration of AI…