The 26th NISPAcee Annual Conference

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Conference photos available

In the conference participated 317 participants

Conference programme published

Almost 250 conference participants from 36 countries participated

Conference Report

The 28th NISPAcee Annual Conference cancelled

The 29th NISPAcee Annual Conference, Ljubljana, Slovenia, October 21 - October 23, 2021

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The 30th NISPAcee Annual Conference, Bucharest, Romania, June 2 - June 4, 2022

An opportunity to learn from other researchers and other countries' experiences on certain topics.

G.A.C., Hungary, 25th Conference 2017, Kazan

Very well organised, excellent programme and fruitful discussions.

M.M.S., Slovakia, 25th Conference 2017, Kazan

The NISPAcee conference remains a very interesting conference.

M.D.V., Netherlands, 25th Conference 2017, Kazan

Thank you for the opportunity to be there, and for the work of the organisers.

D.Z., Hungary, 24th Conference 2016, Zagreb

Well organized, as always. Excellent conference topic and paper selection.

M.S., Serbia, 23rd Conference 2015, Georgia

Perfect conference. Well organised. Very informative.

M.deV., Netherlands, 22nd Conference 2014, Hungary

Excellent conference. Congratulations!

S. C., United States, 20th Conference 2012, Republic of Macedonia

Thanks for organising the pre-conference activity. I benefited significantly!

R. U., Uzbekistan, 19th Conference, Varna 2011

Each information I got, was received perfectly in time!

L. S., Latvia, 21st Conference 2013, Serbia

The Conference was very academically fruitful!

M. K., Republic of Macedonia, 20th Conference 2012, Republic of Macedonia

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Conference Programme List Overview

for the  19th NISPAcee Annual Conference

Meeting Name    
Day  Room
WG/Session/Panel  
Meeting Type
Time From   (enter in format: 12:12)   To    (enter in format: 12:12)
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09:00- 20:30

Master Class „How to improve your paper“ Orpheus / Rezos Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"


09:00- 20:00

Master Class PowerPoint Spartak Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"


17:00- 20:00

Registration of participants Lounge Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"


09:00- 13:00

Master Class „How to improve your paper“ Orpheus / Rezos Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Master Class PowerPoint Spartak Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"


10:00- 13:00

Registration of participants Lounge Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"


12:00- 13:30

EAPAA Workshop "Training for potential Site Visit Team members" Rezos Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"


14:00- 14:00

Departure of the buses from the Hotel Hermitage to the Varna Free University


14:45- 14:55

Video presentation on the Varna Free University Aula Maxima Varna Free University


15:00- 16:30

Opening Plenary Session Aula Maxima Varna Free University


16:30- 17:00

Coffee Break Lobby Varna Free University


17:00- 18:30

Opening Plenary Session - 2nd part Aula Maxima Varna Free University


19:00- 21:00

Reception at the Varna Free University "Chernorizets Hrabar" Restaurant Varna Free University

Hosted by Prof. Dr. Sc. Anna Nedyalkova - Rector of Varna Free University 'Chernorizets Hrabar'


21:00- 21:00

Departure of the buses from the Varna Free University to the Hotel Hermitage


08:00- 10:30

Registration of participants Lounge Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"


09:00- 10:30

I. Working Group on Local Government Satok Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 1: Does history matter?

II. Working Group on e-Government Rezos Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 1: Comparative analysis of show-cases

III. Working Group on Civil Service Lisimah Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 1: Integrity (Presentation and discussion)

IV. Working Group on PA Reform Hermitage Ballroom Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 1: Opening session and Comparative studies on PAR

V.Working Group on Internationalization and Networking of PA Studies Spartak Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 1

VI. Working Group on Fiscal Policy Teres Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 1: Current issues of fiscal policy

VII. Working Group on Public Policy Analysis Development Issues Orpheus Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 1: Policy Analysis: Practice and Theory


10:30- 11:00

Coffee Break Lounge Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"


11:00- 12:30

Working Session on the Main Conference Theme Hermitage Ballroom Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

General Session Lisimah Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 1: Bulgarian session

Panel on Health Care, Health Reforms and their Implementation 1 Spartak Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 1: Health care reforms in EU member states

EAPAA Advisory Panel and Launch of New NISPAcee Working Group on Public Administration Education Orpheus Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"


12:30- 14:00

Lunch Hotel restaurants


14:00- 16:00

I. Working Group on Local Government Satok Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 2: Reforming LG systems

II. Working Group on e-Government Rezos Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 2: Comparative studies

III. Working Group on Civil Service Lisimah Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 2: Specific topics

IV. Working Group on PA Reform Hermitage Ballroom Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 2: Theory of Public Administration Reform

V.Working Group on Internationalization and Networking of PA Studies Spartak Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 2: Public expenditures evaluation and efficiency

VI. Working Group on Fiscal Policy Teres Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 2: Public expenditures evaluation and efficiency

VII. Working Group on Public Policy Analysis Development Issues Orpheus Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 2: Policy Process


16:00- 16:30

Coffee Break Lounge Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"


16:30- 18:00

NISPAcee Business Meeting Hermitage Ballroom Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"


18:00- 18:30

Meeting of the Coordinators of WGs/WSs and the editors of the conference Proceedings Hermitage Ballroom Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"


19:00- 19:00

Departure by buses from the Hotel Hermitage to Albena Resort


19:00- 21:00

Reception at the Variety Theatre, Albena Resort

Hosted by the Albena JSCo


09:00- 10:30

I. Working Group on Local Government Satok Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 3: Specific LG systems

II. Working Group on e-Government Rezos Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 3: Show-cases of ICT applications

III. Working Group on Civil Service Lisimah Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 3: HR Instruments (Presentation and discussion)

IV. Working Group on PA Reform Hermitage Ballroom Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 3: Case studies on Central Asia, Caucasus and Eastern Europe

V.Working Group on Internationalization and Networking of PA Studies Spartak Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 3

VI. Working Group on Fiscal Policy Teres Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 3: Fiscal policy in the times of economic crisis

VII. Working Group on Public Policy Analysis Development Issues Orpheus Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 3: Use of Policy Instruments


10:30- 11:00

Coffee Break Lounge Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"


11:00- 12:30

Working Session on the Main Conference Theme Hermitage Ballroom Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 2: Public Administration of the Future: The United States Perspective

General Session Lisimah Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 2

Panel on Health Care, Health Reforms and their Implementation 2 Spartak Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 2: Health care reforms in other region

EAPAA Workshop "How to prepare for accreditation" Orpheus Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

NISPAcee Fair of New Projects Rezos Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"


12:30- 14:00

Lunch Hotel restaurants


14:00- 15:30

I. Working Group on Local Government Satok Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 4: Capacity & quality of LG management

II. Working Group on e-Government Rezos Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 4: Show-cases of ICT applications

III. Working Group on Civil Service Lisimah Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 4: HR system / Training (Presentation and discussion)

IV. Working Group on PA Reform Hermitage Ballroom Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 4: Case studies on the Balkans

V.Working Group on Internationalization and Networking of PA Studies Spartak Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 4

VI. Working Group on Fiscal Policy Teres Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 4: Local government finance

VII. Working Group on Public Policy Analysis Development Issues Orpheus Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 4: Policy Evaluation and RIA


15:30- 16:00

Coffee Break Lounge Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"


16:00- 17:00

I. Working Group on Local Government Satok Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 5: Future of the Working Group on Local Government

II. Working Group on e-Government Rezos Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 5: Discussion - plans for the next year(s)

III. Working Group on Civil Service Lisimah Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 5: Leadership (Presentation and discussion)

IV. Working Group on PA Reform Hermitage Ballroom Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 5: Case studies on Central Europe (EU countries)

VI. Working Group on Fiscal Policy Teres Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 5: Discussion - plans for the next year(s)

VII. Working Group on Public Policy Analysis Development Issues Orpheus Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"

Session 5: Policy Evaluation and RIA


17:30- 19:00

Closing Plenary Session Satok Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"


19:00- 19:30

Meeting of NISPAcee and ASPA Representatives Odris Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"


10:00- 14:00

Sightseeing tour "Balchik" Departure from the Hotel "Melia Grand Hermitage"