OECD Global Network of Schools of Government

Invitation to participate in the online Network Platform and a Survey

Within the framework of the collaboration between the Network of Institutes and Schools of Public Administration in Central and Eastern Europe (NISPAcee) and the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development, the NISPAcee has recently joined the OECD Network of Schools of Government. The purpose of the Network (http://www.oecd.org/gov/global-network-schools-of-government.htm) is to give all its members a unique opportunity to interact and share their experiences with other schools of government around the world. This is made possible via a recently created online Platform https://community.oecd.org/community/network_schools_government, where members of the Network can consult exclusive OECD documentation, post their own materials, discuss topics of common interest with other members and identify potential partners for future projects. To access the Platform, please consult the attached document: Clearspace Quick User Guide

In addition, the OECD is currently conducting a Survey of Schools of Government to compile information about the practices and functions of schools of government around the world. The results of this survey will form the basis of an OECD Report on Schools of Government, which will provide unique comparative benchmarks on the state of civil service training and development across the globe. The survey results will also contribute to other work, such as the OECD Skills Strategy. We encourage you to participate in this Survey which will provide a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of an international agenda in this area, and facilitate the exchange of good practices and lessons learned among the schools. You may access the survey here: https://webnet.oecd.org/Survey/Survey.aspx?s=dd4a1882e7f14840aff7b684b4bc6b66. To obtain your individualised password, please contact Makeda Yohannes at the OECD (Makeda.yohannes@oecd.org). The deadline for completing the Survey is 15 March 2015.

We would also be pleased to inform you about the future meetings of the network, which aim to promote dialogue among the schools and policy-makers, as well as to narrow the gap between international policy dialogue and capacities on the ground. Information about the previous meetings is available on the Platform.

For more information, please visit http://www.oecd.org/gov/global-network-schools-of-government.htm.