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for the 29th NISPAcee Annual Conference

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021 10:00 - 12:00
PhD Pre-conference Seminar
Session 1
Room	P6 ground floor
Related to	PhD Pre-conference Seminar
Chair:	Michiel de Vries, Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Chair:	Iwona Sobis, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
During the first part of this seminar, PhD students will receive information and advice from the Chairs and discuss how to improve the paper and how to organise papers in such a way that these papers conform to the standards required to have them published. In addition an importance of the empirical research for the practice will be highlighted. The structure of PhD theses will be analysed and differences between a paper based on an empirical or theoretical research will be pointed out and how these should be reflected in the theses. This session focuses on the introduction and conclusions of papers.
Paper: Resilience at the Workplace through Empowering Leadership. A comparative analysis Author/Presenter: Bianca Andrianu, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Paper: The impact of direct regulation tools on the protection of the interests of a private investor in the USA, China and Russia (on the example of brokerage) Author/Presenter: Aynur Biktashev, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Paper: Fiscal Decentralization and Incentives of Local Authoritiesin the Russian Federation Author/Presenter: Vladislav Bukharsky, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Paper: Opportunities and limitations of Russian national public policy in the field of spatial development of cities Author/Presenter: Anton Gorodnichev, Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russian Federation Paper: The connection between work during non-work time and extended availability for work of servants in the public sector Author(s): Špela Mar, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Jernej Buzeti, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Jernej Buzeti , University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Public Administration, Slovenia Presenter(s): Špela Mar, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Paper: Building Trust Through Collaboration: An Overview of Digital Transformation in Indonesian Local Government. Author(s): Rio Yusri Maulana, Universitas Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia Mitja Decman, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Presenter(s): Rio Yusri Maulana, Universitas Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia Paper: Electronic administration at the local level in Hungary at the time of pandemic Author/Presenter: Peter Molnar, Karoli Gaspar University Of Reform Church, Budapest, Hungary Paper: Cross-organisational collaboration management of digital innovation in the public sector – the case of the Estonian Employment Register Author/Presenter: Steven Nommik, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia Paper: Evaluation of institutional care for the elderly in the Republic of Slovenia in crisis conditions related to the covid – 19 pandemics Author(s): Barbara Purkart, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Janez Stare, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Public Administration, Ljubljana, Slovenia Presenter(s): Barbara Purkart, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Paper: THE EMERGENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN (GOVERNMENT) COMMUNICATION AND ITS POTENTIAL EFFECTS THROUGH US AMERICAN EXAMPLES Author/Presenter: Ferenc Varga, Karoli Gaspar University Of Reform Church, Budapest, Hungary Paper: Development of a model supporting the measurement of the maturity of smart public governance Author/Presenter: Petra Vujković, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Paper: Non-tariff measures of international trade: literature review Author/Presenter: Valeriia Vysotckaya, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 12:00 - 13:00
Lunch break
A light lunch will be served directly in the meeting room
Room	P6 ground floor

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 13:00 - 14:30
PhD Pre-conference Seminar
Session 2
Room	P6 ground floor
Related to	PhD Pre-conference Seminar
Chair:	Michiel de Vries, Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands
	Iwona Sobis, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
In the second session of the seminar, PhD students will learn how to improve their papers within a trusted environment. This section focuses on the theoretical section of papers and the presentation of theories in the paper.

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 14:30 - 15:00
Coffee break
Refreshment will be served directly in the meeting room
Room	P6 ground floor

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 14:45 - 16:30
PhD Pre-conference Seminar
Session 3
Room	P6 ground floor
Related to	PhD Pre-conference Seminar
Chair:	Michiel de Vries, Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Chair:	Iwona Sobis, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
The third session focuses on the presentation of outcomes in papers and on topics related to writing a dissertation. This can involve issues related to substance as well as the writing process.

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 15:30 - 18:30
Steering Committee Meeting
Room	P19 2nd floor
Closed meeting

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 17:00 - 19:00
Conference Registration for physical participants
Room	Lobby in front of P1 souterrain

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 19:00 - 20:00
Meeting with Conference Coordinators (Physical)
Room	P6 ground floor
All conference Coordinators and Chairs are invited to this meeting.

Thursday, October 21, 2021 8:30 - 12:30
Conference Registration for physical participants
Room	Lobby in front of P1 souterrain

Thursday, October 21, 2021 9:00 - 10:00
Opening Plenary Session
Welcome and Opening Speeches
Room	P1 souterrain
Related to	Opening Plenary Session
Chair:	Gyorgy Hajnal, NISPAcee President, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Welcome Speech Author/Presenter: Gyorgy Hajnal, NISPAcee President, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary Welcome Speech Author/Presenter: Mirko Pecaric, Dean, Faculty of Public Administration, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Opening Speech Author/Presenter: Borut Pahor, President of the Republic of Slovenia, , Slovenia Opening Speech Author/Presenter: Mark Boris Andrijanič , Minister, Ministry for Digital Transformation of the Republic of Slovenia, Ljubljana, Slovenia Opening Speech: Critical Issues for Public Administration Education and Practice: Some Perspectives from Across the Atlantic. Author/Presenter: Allan Rosenbaum, ASPA President, ICAPA Chair, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, United States
Thursday, October 21, 2021 10:00 - 10:30
Opening Plenary Session
Keynote presentation
Room	P1 souterrain
Related to	Opening Plenary Session
Keynote Speech: "Participatory budgeting in CEE: current trends" Author/Presenter: Juraj Nemec, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
Thursday, October 21, 2021 10:30 - 11:00
Coffee break
Room	Lobby in front of P1 souterrain

Thursday, October 21, 2021 11:00 - 11:30
Opening Plenary Session
Keynote presentation - online
Room	P1 souterrain
Related to	Opening Plenary Session
Chair:	Gyorgy Hajnal, NISPAcee President, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Keynote Speech: ’Collaborative governance for innovation, effectiveness and democracy?’ Author/Presenter: Jacob Torfing, Roskilde University, Roskilde, Denmark
Thursday, October 21, 2021 11:30 - 12:30
Opening Plenary Session
Award Ceremony
Room	P1 souterrain
Related to	Opening Plenary Session
Chair:	Gyorgy Hajnal, NISPAcee President, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Presentations of awarded teachers/researchers: Alena Brunovská Award for Teaching Excellence in Public Administration 2020 Maja Klun, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Alena Brunovská Award for Teaching Excellence in Public Administration 2021 Daniel Klimovský, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Mzia Mikeladze PhD Thesis Award 2020 Petra Durman, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Alena Brunovská Award for Teaching Excellence in Public Administration 2020; Presentation of the winner: "Evaluation of interactive budget data in selected countries" Author/Presenter: Maja Klun, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Alena Brunovská Award for Teaching Excellence in Public Administration 2021; Presentation of the winner: "The COVID-19 pandemic and public administration: A source of challenges or a room for opportunities?" Author/Presenter: Daniel Klimovsky, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Mzia Mikeladze PhD Thesis Award 2020; Presentation of the winner: "The influence of organisational variables on the process and results of participation in public administration" Author/Presenter: Petra Durman, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Thursday, October 21, 2021 12:30 - 14:00
Lunch break
Room	Lobby in front of P1 souterrain

Thursday, October 21, 2021 14:00 - 15:30
WG1: Local Government (Physical)
Room	P2 souterrain
Related to	WG1: Local Government (Physical)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Michiel de Vries, Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands Daniel Klimovsky, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
The working group on Local Government deals with all sub-national levels of governance from several points of view: regulation, structure, organisation, functioning, finance, representation, election, and public policies etc. The WG especially welcomes empirical research results, comparative analysis, theoretical contributions and, of course, interdisciplinary approaches are supported.
Paper: Centralisation in public services in Hungary from a consumer perspective Author/Presenter: Laszlo Kakai, University of Pecs, Pécs, Hungary Paper: Re-thinking the Role of the Lower-Middle Level in Hungary - from the Local Government Point of View – Author/Presenter: Tibor Laszlo Busko, University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary Paper: Models of Administrative Supervision of Local Government in Central and Eastern European Countries. – a typology Author/Presenter: Stanislaw Zakroczymski, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
Thursday, October 21, 2021 14:00 - 15:30
WG2: E-government (Physical)
Room	P3 souterrain
Related to	WG2: E-government (Physical)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Nicolae Urs, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
The E-governance Working Group invites innovative papers on the influence of information communication technologies (ICT) on government, public administration, public policy and the public sector at large. The main focus and differentiation of NISPAcee regarding this topic is discovering some of the special challenges originating from the CEE region, and also contributing to the general discourses on digital transformation of citizens, institutions and governance. Linked with the 2021 Main Conference Theme "Citizens’ Engagement and Empowerment – The Era of Collaborative Innovation in Governance”, WG 2 will present papers that touch on the challenges created by the gradually expanding data collection and data use by public institutions.
Paper: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the digital transformation of public administration: The case of Slovenian administrative units Author(s): Aleksander Aristovnik, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Eva Murko, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Nina Tomaževič, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Polonca Kovač, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Dejan Ravšelj, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Presenter(s): Eva Murko, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Paper: A Holistic Digital Approach to Co-creation of Public Services Author(s): Sanja Vrbek, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Rok Hržica, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Tina Jukic, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Sanja Vrbek, Faculty of Public Administration, University of Ljubljana; Rok Hržica, Faculty of Public Administration, University of Ljubljana; Tina Jukić, Faculty of Public Administration, University of Ljubljana Presenter(s): Sanja Vrbek, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Paper: Smartphone and Preventive medicine in young adults. A systematic review. Author/Presenter: Michał Żabiński, Cracow University of Economics, Krakow, Poland
Thursday, October 21, 2021 14:00 - 15:30
WG8: Non-Governmental Organisations in Central and Eastern Europe (Physical)
Room	P6 ground floor
Related to	WG8: Non-Governmental Organisations in CEE (Physical)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Gyorgy Hajnal, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary Iga Jeziorska, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary Maria Murray Svidronova, University of Matej Bel, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia
The working group is focused on non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and their participation in governance in the states and regions of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Broad objective is to create a forum for the intellectual and practical exploration of the role that NGOs play – independently and in collaboration with government institutions – in defining, shaping and achieving the public good. The general theme of the Working Group on NGOs panel for the 2021 conference continues to be the role and performance of NGOs in governance in CEE countries, neighbouring regions and within the context of European integration.
Paper: From Human Resources to Resourceful Humans: Introducing Agility in NGOs Author(s): Frank Elbers, University of Bucharest, Bucharest 2, Romania Ana-Maria Grigore Presenter(s): Frank Elbers, University of Bucharest, Bucharest 2, Romania Paper: The Role of Civil Society in Local Election Campaign in Hungary Author/Presenter: Agnes Horvath, University of Tokaj, Sarospatak, Hungary Paper: Whose interest really matters? The role of NGOs' representatives within local advisory boards in Poland Author/Presenter: Anna Kolomycew, Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland Paper: "The impact of the dialogue between public authorities and civil society organizations on the quality of governance. The legal and institutional aspects that regulates this dialog in the Republic of Moldova" Author/Presenter: Liliana Palihovici, Academy of Public Administration, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Thursday, October 21, 2021 14:00 - 15:30
WG9: The Rule of Law & Public Administration (Physical)
RoL and Accountability
Room	P7 ground floor
Related to	WG9: The Rule of Law & Public Administration (Physical)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Polonca Kovač, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Anamarija Musa, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
The "rule of law” is a traditional principle, aimed at limiting the power of the state, administrative institutions and officials towards citizens and other subjects and at ensuring that authoritative decisions are legally based and generally sound. It frames public policies design and the rule making (regulatory level), individual administrative proceedings and implementation of authoritative decisions and legislation, as well as any other administrative actions (implementation level). This WG group at the NISPAcee 2021 Conference presents papers exploring specific sub-elements of the rule of law in the CEE region based on national case studies or in the comparative dimension (of CEE countries or CEE countries and other countries in Europe or beyond). Generally, the central issues are expected to be related to the challenges to the rule of law in the CEEs, or the emergence of the rule of law as a part of administrative reforms in EU candidate countries. Given the influences of the administrative doctrine as well as theory.
Paper: Better Regulation and Good Law Making: Instruments and Challenges in CEE Countries Author(s): Anamarija Musa, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia Boris Zelenika, Office for Legislation of the Government of Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia Petra Đurman, Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia Presenter(s): Anamarija Musa, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia Paper: Emergency legislation and Regulatory quality in times of Pandemic Crises Author(s): Katarina Staronova, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Nina Stastna, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Presenter(s): Nina Stastna, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Paper: Transparency of administrative bodies and accountability of public officials – is there any link? - Analysis of the Czech Republic practice Author/Presenter: Jana Janderova, University of Pardubice, Pardubice, Czech Republic Paper: Covid-19 and the Rule of Law Author(s): Istvan Stumpf, University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary Prof. Dr István Stumpf Presenter(s): Istvan Stumpf, University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary Paper: Audits and Remedies in EU Funded Public Procurement Author/Presenter: Gabor Soos, University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary
Thursday, October 21, 2021 14:00 - 15:30
WG3: Public Administration Reform in CEE and CA (Online)
Room	P4 souterrain
Related to	WG3: Public Administration Reform in CEE and CA (Online)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Diana - Camelia Iancu, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania Veronica Junjan, University of Twente, AE Enschede, Netherlands
WG 3 - Public Administration Reform in CEE and CA is interested in investigating the different means and solutions for citizen empowerment and their collaboration with (sub) national governments towards developing and implementing policy reforms. Good and bad practices are equally relevant: understanding the reasons for success as well as failures in policies with the involvement of citizens’ help not only develop the theory further, but can also provide lessons for future societal transformations.
Paper: Principle of Accountability and Establishment of Politically Neutral Civil Service in Georgia Author/Presenter: Nino Dolidze, Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia Paper: Balancing democratic and technocratic argumentation. The case of Estonian State Reform. Author(s): Gerly Elbrecht, Tallinn University, Tallinn, Estonia Leif Kalev, Tallinn University, Tallinn, Estonia Presenter(s): Gerly Elbrecht, Tallinn University, Tallinn, Estonia Paper: Challenges of Governance During the State of Emergency: The Case of Turkey Author/Presenter: Aslı Yılmaz Uçar, Istanbul Altinbas University, İstanbul, Turkey Paper: Annual Reporting of RF government authorities as a field for the implementation of сo-productive relations (or is it possible to dance alone) Author(s): Galina Menshikova, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation Ekaterina Kudryashova, Siberian University of consumer cooperation, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation Kudryashova Ekaterina, Doctor of science, docent, leading researcher of the Institute of legislation and comparative law, B. Cheremushkinskaya 34, Moscow, Russian Federation, ev_kudryashova@inbox.ru Presenter(s): Galina Menshikova, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
Thursday, October 21, 2021 14:00 - 15:30
WG4: Inter-regional and Cross-border Cooperation and Development (Online)
Room	P8 ground floor
Related to	WG4: Inter-regional and Cross-border Coop. & Dev. (Online)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Alexey Barabashev, Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russian Federation Lyubimka Andreeva, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Sofia, Bulgaria Annika Jaansoo, University of Twente, AE Enschede, Netherlands
The main goal of WG 4 - "Inter-regional Cooperation and Development" for the 29th NISPAcee Annual Conference "Citizens' Engagement and Empowerment - The Era of Collaborative Innovation in Governance” is focused on the process of social and cultural peculiarities of inter-regional cooperation in this process, engaging citizens in holding and participation in inter-regional cooperation, and the impact of inter-regional cooperation in cooperative processes. The concept of inter-regional cooperation and development, its definitions, and the rationale of inter-regional cooperation based on citizens' participation are also the main focus of WG 4 research.
Paper: Citizens' Engagement and Empowerment in the area of energy policy governance - the case with Bulgaria Author/Presenter: Lyubimka Andreeva, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Sofia, Bulgaria Paper: Communist era travel screening as inverse veto structure Author/Presenter: Astrid Hedin, Malmo University, Malmo, Sweden Paper: Ways of terminating the membership of states from international governmental organizations Author/Presenter: Viona Rashica, South East European University, Tetovo, Republic of North Macedonia Paper: LEGAL REGULATION OF SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES OF EXECUTIVE AUTHORITIES OF THE CONSTITUENT ENTITIES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION IN THE CONTEXT OF BUILDING A UNIFIED SYSTEM OF PUBLIC AUTHORITY Author/Presenter: Tigran Zanko, The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Moscow, Russian Federation
Thursday, October 21, 2021 14:00 - 15:30
WG5: Public Finance and Public Financial Management (Online)
Room	P9 ground floor
Related to	WG5: Public Finance and Public Financial Management (Online)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Juraj Nemec, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Aleksander Aristovnik, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Lucie Sedmihradska, University of Economics of Prague, Prague , Czech Republic
The aim of the working group is to deliver the research in the area of public finance and public financial management undertaken in the NISPAcee region and to support publication of original research on the topic. In addition, it also helps to develop research-led policy recommendations on current questions of public finance and public finance management from different aspects at local, national and international level in the region.
Paper: HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT OF THE MEDICAL DEVICES: A CASE STUDY FROM THE CZECH REPUBLIC Author(s): Jana Rozmarinova, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Barbora Říhová, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Presenter(s): Jana Rozmarinova, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Paper: The impact of direct regulation tools on the protection of the interests of a private investor in the USA, China and Russia (on the example of brokerage) Author/Presenter: Aynur Biktashev, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Paper: New Policy Ideas on Global Sovereign Debt Management Author(s): András Póra, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary Valeria Szeplaki Presenter(s): András Póra, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary Paper: Performance Based Budgeting as a part of strategic management in local governments of Slovak Republic Author(s): Andrea Čajková, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Trnava, Slovakia Assoc. prof. Ing. Ivana Butoracová Šindleryová, PhD Presenter(s): Andrea Čajková, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Trnava, Slovakia Paper: Smart cities as an effective tool for the internal organization of cities and the urban environment in the context of the impact of PBB on regional development Author(s): Peter Cajka, University of Matej Bel, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia Lucia Rýsová, The Faculty of Political Science and International Relations of the Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia Presenter(s): Peter Cajka, University of Matej Bel, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia
Thursday, October 21, 2021 14:00 - 15:30
Open Sessions (Online)
Room	P1 souterrain
Related to	Open Session
WG Programme Coordinators:
Külli Sarapuu, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia Eka Akobia, Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Paper: Resilience at the Workplace through Empowering Leadership. A comparative analysis Author/Presenter: Bianca Andrianu, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Paper: Needs and Expectations of Researchers during the COVID-19 Pandemic Author(s): Sorin Burlacu, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania Professor, PhD. Margareta Stela FLORESCU, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania Presenter(s): Sorin Burlacu, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania Paper: Exploring public values in the work of an ombuds institution: empirical findings from the Austrian case Author(s): Julia Dahlvik, University of Applied Science FH Campus Wien, Vienna, Austria Martina Kollegger, FH Campus Wien, AustriaGizem Gerdan, FH Campus Wien, Austria Presenter(s): Julia Dahlvik, University of Applied Science FH Campus Wien, Vienna, Austria
Thursday, October 21, 2021 15:30 - 16:00
Coffee break
Room	Lobby in front of P1 souterrain
Break in between the sessions.

Thursday, October 21, 2021 16:00 - 17:30
WG1: Local Government (Physical)
Room	P2 souterrain
Related to	WG1: Local Government (Physical)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Michiel de Vries, Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands Daniel Klimovsky, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
Paper: Evaluation of territorial reforms Author(s): Pawel Swianiewicz, Wroclaw University of Enviornmental and Life Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland Kurt Houlberg, VIVE, Denmark Presenter(s): Pawel Swianiewicz, Wroclaw University of Enviornmental and Life Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland Paper: Non-Electoral Representation at Local Level: The Case of Lithuania Author(s): Aistė Lazauskienė, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania Jurga Bučaitė-Vilkė, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania Presenter(s): Aistė Lazauskienė, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania Paper: Eroding democratic representation? The electoral scores of the winning candidates in the 2020 local elections in Romania Author/Presenter: Roxana Marin, Bucuresti, Romania Paper: Factors of citizens trust in Local Authorities Author(s): Vilma Tubutiene, Vilnius University Siauliai Academy, Siauliai, Lithuania Diana Saparniene, Vilnius University Siauliai Academy, Siauliai, Lithuania Diana Saparniene Vilnius University Siauliai Academy, Siauliai, LithuaniaGabriele Norvaisaite Vilnius University Siauliai Academy, Siauliai, Lithuania Presenter(s): Vilma Tubutiene, Vilnius University Siauliai Academy, Siauliai, Lithuania
Thursday, October 21, 2021 16:00 - 17:30
WG2: E-government (Physical)
Room	P3 souterrain
Related to	WG2: E-government (Physical)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Nicolae Urs, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
The E-governance Working Group invites innovative papers on the influence of information communication technologies (ICT) on government, public administration, public policy and the public sector at large. The main focus and differentiation of NISPAcee regarding this topic is discovering some of the special challenges originating from the CEE region, and also contributing to the general discourses on digital transformation of citizens, institutions and governance. Linked with the 2021 Main Conference Theme "Citizens’ Engagement and Empowerment – The Era of Collaborative Innovation in Governance”, WG 2 will present papers that touch on the challenges created by the gradually expanding data collection and data use by public institutions.
Paper: An analysis of Slovenian urban municipality service and social connectivity digital maturity Author(s): Arian Debeljak, City Hall of Slovenia, Ljubljana, Slovenia Mitja Decman, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Presenter(s): Arian Debeljak, City Hall of Slovenia, Ljubljana, Slovenia Paper: A bibliometric analysis of digital era governance research: An overview over the past two decades Author(s): Lan Umek, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Aleksander Aristovnik, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Ljupco Todorovski, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Presenter(s): Lan Umek, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Paper: Governmental websites quality in Romanian cities: the good, the bad, and the ugly Author(s): Nicolae Urs, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Dorin Spoaller Presenter(s): Nicolae Urs, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Dorin Spoaller, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Paper: THE EMERGENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN (GOVERNMENT) COMMUNICATION AND ITS POTENTIAL EFFECTS THROUGH US AMERICAN EXAMPLES Author/Presenter: Ferenc Varga, Karoli Gaspar University Of Reform Church, Budapest, Hungary
Thursday, October 21, 2021 16:00 - 17:30
WG3: Public Administration Reform in CEE and CA (Online)
Room	P4 souterrain
Related to	WG3: Public Administration Reform in CEE and CA (Online)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Diana - Camelia Iancu, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania Veronica Junjan, University of Twente, AE Enschede, Netherlands
WG 3 - Public Administration Reform in CEE and CA is interested in investigating the different means and solutions for citizen empowerment and their collaboration with (sub) national governments towards developing and implementing policy reforms. Good and bad practices are equally relevant: understanding the reasons for success as well as failures in policies with the involvement of citizens’ help not only develop the theory further, but can also provide lessons for future societal transformations.
Paper: Centralization Revisited: Hungarian Experience with Civic Participation in Public Services in the Midst of the Pandemic Author/Presenter: Marton Gellen, University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary Paper: Citizen participation and civic engagement in the digital era: where do we go now? Author(s): Veronica Junjan, University of Twente, AE Enschede, Netherlands Cristina Stanica, Northeastern University, Boston, United States Presenter(s): Veronica Junjan, University of Twente, AE Enschede, Netherlands Paper: Innovation as Mechanism to Restore Citizen's Engagement and Trust in Government Author/Presenter: Hendri Kroukamp, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
Thursday, October 21, 2021 16:00 - 17:30
WG4: Inter-regional and Cross-border Cooperation and Development (Online)
Room	P8 ground floor
Related to	WG4: Inter-regional and Cross-border Coop. & Dev. (Online)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Alexey Barabashev, Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russian Federation Lyubimka Andreeva, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Sofia, Bulgaria Annika Jaansoo, University of Twente, AE Enschede, Netherlands
The main goal of WG 4 - "Inter-regional Cooperation and Development" for the 29th NISPAcee Annual Conference "Citizens' Engagement and Empowerment - The Era of Collaborative Innovation in Governance” is focused on the process of social and cultural peculiarities of inter-regional cooperation in this process, engaging citizens in holding and participation in inter-regional cooperation, and the impact of inter-regional cooperation in cooperative processes. The concept of inter-regional cooperation and development, its definitions, and the rationale of inter-regional cooperation based on citizens' participation are also the main focus of WG 4 research.
Paper: Inter-regional cooperation in waste management, new trends in Moscow and the Moscow Region Author/Presenter: Rosaline Agiamoh, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Paper: The role of expert communities in the Inter-regional Cooperation and Development Process Author/Presenter: Alexey Barabashev, Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russian Federation Paper: Impact of Corona to the Cross-Border Cooperation within the EU Author/Presenter: Annika Jaansoo, University of Twente, AE Enschede, Netherlands
Thursday, October 21, 2021 16:00 - 17:30
WG5: Public Finance and Public Financial Management (Online)
Room	P9 ground floor
Related to	WG5: Public Finance and Public Financial Management (Online)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Juraj Nemec, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Aleksander Aristovnik, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Lucie Sedmihradska, University of Economics of Prague, Prague , Czech Republic
The aim of the working group is to deliver the research in the area of public finance and public financial management undertaken in the NISPAcee region and to support publication of original research on the topic. In addition, it also helps to develop research-led policy recommendations on current questions of public finance and public finance management from different aspects at local, national and international level in the region.
Paper: Fiscal Decentralization and Incentives of Local Authoritiesin the Russian Federation Author/Presenter: Vladislav Bukharsky, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Paper: Application of the non-parametric DEA method to analyse the effectiveness of selected services provided by municipalities, example of primary schools Author(s): Marek Jetmar, AMBIS University , Prague, Czech Republic Jan Kubát Presenter(s): Marek Jetmar, AMBIS University , Prague, Czech Republic Paper: Specialised Financial Institutions in Local Government Financing Author/Presenter: Laszlo Vertesy, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary
Thursday, October 21, 2021 16:00 - 17:30
WG6: Evidence-Based Public Policy Making (Online)
Capacity challenges for professional evidence-based public policy
Room	P6 ground floor
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WG Programme Coordinators:
Lesya Ilchenko-Syuyva, National University "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy", Kyiv, Ukraine Jaroslav Dvorak, Klaipeda University, Klaipeda, Lithuania Mihaela Victorita Carausan, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania
The goal of the WG 6 is to focus on discussions and debates around capacity challenges to professional evidence-based public policy making in the countries embraced by NISPAcee, and not limited to institutionalisation of public policy analysis procedures and concrete remedies for those challenges. For the 29th Annual NISPAcee Conference Citizens' Engagement and Empowerment - the Era of Collaborative Innovation in Governance, the WG on EVIDENCE-BASED PUBLIC POLICY MAKING will present theoretical, empirical or comparative research papers from academics and practitioners on both diagnosis and possible remedies for shortcomings or bottlenecks of evidence-based policy making.
Paper: Romania Preparedness for Mobile Health in Pandemic Times: the Protection of Medical Information Author/Presenter: Mihaela Victorita Carausan, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania Paper: New opportunities for citizen engagement in evidence-based policymaking in the context of digital transformations Author/Presenter: Olexandr Kilievych, National University "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy", Kyiv, Ukraine Paper: Implementation of international commitments of Ukraine in the oil sector: monitoring and evaluation results Author/Presenter: Gennadii Riabtsev, National University "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy", Kyiv, Ukraine
Thursday, October 21, 2021 16:00 - 17:30
WG7: Public Administration Education (Online)
Room	P7 ground floor
Related to	WG7: Public Administration Education (Online)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Calin Hintea, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
The aim of the Working Group is Public Administration Education in its broadest sense (curriculum development, curriculum technology, e-learning, teaching technology, best practices, research on education, quality assurance, modern management of public administration programmes, international accreditation, etc.). The Working Group also focuses on those interested in the management of public administration education because they are in charge of public administration programmes, manage public administration departments or like to share experiences with public administration teaching. For the 2021 Conference, the coordinators propose a special focus on strategic issues related to the development of public administration programmes.
Paper: THE ROLE OF TEACHING PA VOCABULARY FOR CREATION OF INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE PA DISCOURSE Author/Presenter: Goulya Nurlybaeva, The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Moscow, Russian Federation Paper: THE IMPACT OF CIVIC EDUCATION ON ENHANCING CIVIC PARTICIPATION IN ROMANIA Author(s): Andra Karla Anghel-Sienerth, University of Bucharest, Bucharest 2, Romania Andreea Drugau-Constantin, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania Presenter(s): Andra Karla Anghel-Sienerth, University of Bucharest, Bucharest 2, Romania Andreea Drugau-Constantin, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania Paper: Assessment of the values of future specialists in the field of human resource management in the context of a pandemic and digitalization of education Author/Presenter: Tatyana Chernyak, The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Moscow, Russian Federation Paper: Rationalizing Public Higher Education: A Case of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Author/Presenter: Lenina De Guzman, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines Paper: Emotional Intelligence and Academic Achievement. A Study among University Students from Public Administration Programmes Author(s): Oana Matilda Sabie, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania Nica Elvira, PhD Professor, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, RomaniaSabie Oana Matilda, PhD Lecturer, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania Presenter(s): Oana Matilda Sabie, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Thursday, October 21, 2021 16:00 - 17:30
Open Sessions (Online)
Room	P1 souterrain
Related to	Open Session
WG Programme Coordinators:
Külli Sarapuu, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia Eka Akobia, Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Paper: Public Administration in Countries in ConflictThe Case of Georgia Author/Presenter: Eka Akobia, Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia Paper: Community Policing as a citizen engagement strategy for enhanced security in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Nigeria Author/Presenter: Elizabeth Maken-Philip, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Zaria, Nigeria
Thursday, October 21, 2021 18:45 - 20:30
Welcome Reception
Room	Ljubljana Castle Grajska planota 1, Ljubljana
We would like to invite you to the Short reception with a brief introduction of our capital city and the characteristics of its city administration. Address: Ljubljana Castle, Grajska planota 1, Ljubljana, Slovenia 18:45 -19:00 - Gathering & Welcome 19:00 - 20:30 - Reception We recomend you to get there Ljubljana Castle funicular: The modern and unobtrusively designed funicular, which complements the traditional cultural identity of the Ljubljana Castle, is popular with both domestic and foreign visitors. It is particularly attractive during fine weather, when it offers spectacular views of the city, and it is indispensable as a fast and comfortable connection with the old town centre. In seeking to preserve the natural environment in the wider area of the Castle Hill, the funicular is the right choice, while at the same time being an exciting experience with which to begin your visit to the castle. The location of the funicular station: Krekov trg 4, Ljubljana Time schedule for departures to the castle: it drives every 10 minutes and it can carry about 30 people at a time Time schedule for departures from the castle: at our event, the funicular will run until 10 p.m.

Friday, October 22, 2021 9:00 - 10:30
WG4: Inter-regional and Cross-border Cooperation and Development (Physical)
Room	P8 ground floor
Related to	WG4: Inter-regional and Cross-border Coop. & Dev. (Physical)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Stefan Okruch, Andrássy University Budapest, Budapest, Hungary Alexey Barabashev, Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russian Federation Lyubimka Andreeva, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Sofia, Bulgaria Annika Jaansoo, University of Twente, AE Enschede, Netherlands
The main goal of WG 4 - "Inter-regional Cooperation and Development" for the 29th NISPAcee Annual Conference "Citizens' Engagement and Empowerment - The Era of Collaborative Innovation in Governance” is focused on the process of social and cultural peculiarities of inter-regional cooperation in this process, engaging citizens in holding and participation in inter-regional cooperation, and the impact of inter-regional cooperation in cooperative processes. The concept of inter-regional cooperation and development, its definitions, and the rationale of inter-regional cooperation based on citizens' participation are also the main focus of WG 4 research.
Paper: European Transport Investment in Eastern Central Europe within the CEF (Connecting Europe Facility) Transport Program, 2014-2019 Author/Presenter: Peter Novoszath, University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary Paper: Management, Governance and the Economics of Atmosphere of Territorial Cooperation within EGTCs: An Interdisciplinary Analysis Author(s): Stefan Okruch, Andrássy University Budapest, Budapest, Hungary Martina ECKARDT, Andrássy University Budapest, Hungary Presenter(s): Stefan Okruch, Andrássy University Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Friday, October 22, 2021 9:00 - 10:30
WG7: Public Administration Education (Physical)
Room	P14 1st floor
Related to	WG7: Public Administration Education (Physical)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Calin Hintea, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
The aim of the Working Group is Public Administration Education in its broadest sense (curriculum development, curriculum technology, e-learning, teaching technology, best practices, research on education, quality assurance, modern management of public administration programmes, international accreditation, etc.). The Working Group also focuses on those interested in the management of public administration education because they are in charge of public administration programmes, manage public administration departments or like to share experiences with public administration teaching. For the 2021 Conference, the coordinators propose a special focus on strategic issues related to the development of public administration programmes.
Paper: Competency-based Human Resource Management in the Public Service from Educational Perspective Author(s): Emese Belenyesi, University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary Agota Dobos, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary Presenter(s): Emese Belenyesi, University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary Paper: The Identity Crisis of Public Administration Education during the Covid-19 pandemic Author(s): Diana - Camelia Iancu, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania M. Ungureanu et al. Presenter(s): Diana - Camelia Iancu, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania Paper: Rising from the Ashes: Application of Art Coaching in Public Administration Trainings in times of Crisis Author/Presenter: Edit Kajtár, University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary
Friday, October 22, 2021 9:00 - 10:30
WG9: The Rule of Law & Public Administration (Physical)
RoL, General Public Interest and Citizens Participation
Room	P7 ground floor
Related to	WG9: The Rule of Law & Public Administration (Physical)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Polonca Kovač, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Anamarija Musa, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
The "rule of law” is a traditional principle, aimed at limiting the power of the state, administrative institutions and officials towards citizens and other subjects and at ensuring that authoritative decisions are legally based and generally sound. It frames public policies design and the rule making (regulatory level), individual administrative proceedings and implementation of authoritative decisions and legislation, as well as any other administrative actions (implementation level). This WG group at the NISPAcee 2021 Conference presents papers exploring specific sub-elements of the rule of law in the CEE region based on national case studies or in the comparative dimension (of CEE countries or CEE countries and other countries in Europe or beyond). Generally, the central issues are expected to be related to the challenges to the rule of law in the CEEs, or the emergence of the rule of law as a part of administrative reforms in EU candidate countries. Given the influences of the administrative doctrine as well as theory.
Paper: Support for the rule of law. A three-country comparison. Author/Presenter: Gyorgy Gajduschek, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary Paper: Public Interest and Public Benefit as Guidelines on Administrative Action Author/Presenter: Tina Sever, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Paper: A right to a public hearing before administrative courts in the pandemia – significance, reality and expectations for the future Author/Presenter: Wojciech Piątek, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Poznan, Poland Paper: EU STATE AID RULES IN THE AREA OF SERVICES OF GENERAL INTERESTS: AN ANALYSIS FROM CITIZENS’ PERSPECTIVE Author/Presenter: Ildikó Bartha, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
Friday, October 22, 2021 9:00 - 10:30
WG1: Local Government (Online)
Room	P2 souterrain
Related to	WG1: Local Government (Online)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Michiel de Vries, Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands Daniel Klimovsky, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
The working group on Local Government deals with all sub-national levels of governance from several points of view: regulation, structure, organisation, functioning, finance, representation, election, and public policies etc. The WG especially welcomes empirical research results, comparative analysis, theoretical contributions and, of course, interdisciplinary approaches are supported.
Paper: TOO LITTLE TO BE BOTHERED: ANALYSES OF MUNICIPAL OWN TAX REVENUE IN SLOVENIA Author(s): Irena Baclija, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Vladimir Prebilič, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Presenter(s): Irena Baclija, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Paper: Bottom-up development of inter-municipal cooperation in Central Bohemia Region, Czechia Author/Presenter: Marek Jetmar, AMBIS University , Prague, Czech Republic Paper: Analysis of the run and consequences of Municipal reform started in 2019 in Russia(based on example of Komi-Permyak District) Author/Presenter: Elizaveta Kuznetsova, Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russian Federation Paper: Does information inspire action? On the relationship between climate change awareness and adequate response Author(s): Veronika Tóth, Technical University of Kosice, Kosice, Slovakia Miriam Šebová, Technical University of Košice, Slovakia Presenter(s): Veronika Tóth, Technical University of Kosice, Kosice, Slovakia Paper: Building inter-agency network for integrated implementation of education policy at regional level Author(s): Kersten Kattai, Tallinn University, Tallinn, Estonia Ave Viks, Tallinn University, Tallinn, Estonia Georg Sootla, Tallinn University, Tallinn, Estonia Presenter(s): Kersten Kattai, Tallinn University, Tallinn, Estonia
Friday, October 22, 2021 9:00 - 10:30
WG2: E-government (Online)
Room	P3 souterrain
Related to	WG2: E-government (Online)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Nicolae Urs, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Paper: IT GOVERNANCE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Author(s): Sorin Burlacu, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania Cristina ALPOPI Presenter(s): Sorin Burlacu, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania Paper: Vote Where You Want: What We Talk About When We Talk About Convenience Voting Author(s): David Duenas-Cid, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia Robert Krimmer, Estonia Iuliia Krivonosova, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia Grace Muchiri, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia Presenter(s): David Duenas-Cid, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia Paper: Digitalization of Financial Statements Audit: Future Research Vectors and Bibliographic Mapping Author(s): Zhuldyz Dyussekeyeva, Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russian Federation Arkhipova M.Y. (HSE University), Presenter(s): Zhuldyz Dyussekeyeva, Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russian Federation Paper: Methodology of decision support systems for digital public governance Author(s): Sergei Kamolov, Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Moscow, Russian Federation Nikita Aleksandrov, Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Moscow, Russian Federation Presenter(s): Sergei Kamolov, Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Moscow, Russian Federation
Friday, October 22, 2021 9:00 - 10:30
WG3: Public Administration Reform in CEE and CA (Online)
Room	P4 souterrain
Related to	WG3: Public Administration Reform in CEE and CA (Online)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Diana - Camelia Iancu, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania Veronica Junjan, University of Twente, AE Enschede, Netherlands
WG 3 - Public Administration Reform in CEE and CA is interested in investigating the different means and solutions for citizen empowerment and their collaboration with (sub) national governments towards developing and implementing policy reforms. Good and bad practices are equally relevant: understanding the reasons for success as well as failures in policies with the involvement of citizens’ help not only develop the theory further, but can also provide lessons for future societal transformations.
Paper: Institutional Innovations in Public Governance in Russia: Case of Evidence-based Policy Author(s): Evgeny Kapoguzov, Omsk State University. F.M. Dostoyevsky, Omsk, Russian Federation Chupin Roman, IEIE SB RAS (Novosibirsk, Russia) Presenter(s): Evgeny Kapoguzov, Omsk State University. F.M. Dostoyevsky, Omsk, Russian Federation Paper: The challenges of the public administration development in Romania Author(s): Mihaela Musat, Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania Mihaela MUSAT he Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania Presenter(s): Mihaela Musat, Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania Paper: An Analytical Study of Administrative Reforms in the Post-Taliban Afghanistan Author(s): Farhad Sultani, Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan Dr. Dayananda Naik Associate Professor Political Science at Mangalore University, India Presenter(s): Farhad Sultani, Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan
Friday, October 22, 2021 9:00 - 10:30
WG5: Public Finance and Public Financial Management (Online)
Room	P9 ground floor
Related to	WG5: Public Finance and Public Financial Management (Online)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Juraj Nemec, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Aleksander Aristovnik, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Lucie Sedmihradska, University of Economics of Prague, Prague , Czech Republic
The aim of the working group is to deliver the research in the area of public finance and public financial management undertaken in the NISPAcee region and to support publication of original research on the topic. In addition, it also helps to develop research-led policy recommendations on current questions of public finance and public finance management from different aspects at local, national and international level in the region.
Paper: Non-tariff measures of international trade: literature review Author/Presenter: Valeriia Vysotckaya, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Paper: Taxing personal income: do EAEU Member States ensure fairness and sustainability? Author/Presenter: Vladimir Tyutyuryukov, , Russian Federation Paper: Covid-19 Pandemic as the best opportunity to identify deficiencies in Georgian tax legislation Author/Presenter: Vazha Verulidze, Batumi shota Rustaveli state university, Batumi, Georgia Paper: Competition vs. Urgency in Times of Covid-19: The Impact on Public Procurement Author/Presenter: Denisa Terhes , Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Friday, October 22, 2021 9:00 - 10:30
Panel: Politico-Administrative Relations in CEE (Online)
Room	P6 ground floor
Related to	Panel: Politico-Administrative Relations in CEE (Online)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Bernadette Connaughton, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland Katarina Staronova, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
Paper: ‘Based on the best advice available’ – Challenge and change in Ireland’s Policy Advisory System Author(s): Bernadette Connaughton, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland Cian Devane, UL, Ireland Presenter(s): Bernadette Connaughton, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland Paper: Policy advisory systems in Slovakia during Covid-19 crisis: Case study of the Central Crisis Committee Author/Presenter: Róbert Martin Hudec, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Paper: Typology of ambassadorial appointments: Central and Eastern Europe and beyond Author/Presenter: Nora Leach, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Friday, October 22, 2021 10:30 - 11:00
Coffee break
Room	Lobby in front of P1 souterrain
Break in between the sessions.

Friday, October 22, 2021 11:00 - 12:30
Main Conference Theme (Physical)
Room	P3 souterrain
Related to	Main Conference Theme
WG Programme Coordinators:
Juraj Nemec, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Jacob Torfing, Roskilde University, Roskilde, Denmark
The NISPAcee annual conference will present in 2021 authors of papers that will invigorate discussion about possible ways of citizens' empowerment in the CEE region, in connection to its developments/tradition, governance practices, regulatory framework, financial capacity, public policy, digitalisation processes, human resource management and public administration itself. This topic can be elaborated upon by experts, researchers and scholars from different disciplines, not only at the main session but also in working groups and panel sessions.
Paper: Robust answers to turbulent problems Author/Presenter: Jacob Torfing, Roskilde University, Roskilde, Denmark Paper: Resilience building during the management of the COVID-19 crisis in Lithuania: major breakthroughs and incremental change Author(s): Rasa Bortkevičiūtė, University of Vilnius, Vilnius, Lithuania Vitalis Nakrosis, University of Vilnius, Vilnius, Lithuania Presenter(s): Rasa Bortkevičiūtė, University of Vilnius, Vilnius, Lithuania
Friday, October 22, 2021 11:00 - 12:30
ReSPA Panel
Experiences, evolution and capacity development for impact assessment and public consultation in the Western Balkans – current challenges and way forward
Room	P14 1st floor
Related to	ReSPA Panel
Moderator:	Dragan Djuric, ReSPA (Regional School of Public Administration), Danilovgrad, Montenegro
Moderator:	Gentian Xhaxhiu, ReSPA (Regional School of Public Administration), Danilovgrad, Montenegro
Short panel description and programme ReSPA panel at the 29th NISPAcee Annual Conference will be devoted to presentation of the main developments of utilization of Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) in the policy cycle and legislation preparation within Western Balkan administrations, taking into account the requirements from the EU accession process as well. A special emphasis shall be put to the public consultation and engagement of citizens in these processes, in line with the main topic of the conference. During the panel, the different modalities and state of art for conduction of RIA and public consultations will be briefly presented, while further thoughts and ideas will be discussed on: - Necessity to improve the RIA systems and implementation through strengthening the regulatory and methodological frameworks and provide support to RIA from senior political leadership; - RIA and EU integration process (short term): at what level is RIA a key process to ensure transposition and implementation of the EU Acquis, taking into account that transparent processes can be monitored. RIA as a tool to strengthen a country negotiation position (derogations/exemptions; implementation deadlines; funding) - RIA and EU integration process (long term): aiming to build an administrative culture and system of decision-making based on evidence, create a responsive administration used to interaction with key stakeholders, prepare for the formal role in the EU decision-making process before EU accession takes place; - Public and stakeholder consultation: how can the administrations in the region boost public and stakeholder consultation. What is the role of civil society organizations in these processes; - Necessity to strengthen the mandate and capacities of RIA oversight and quality control bodies as well as the final quality check – how to reach this; - Necessity for capacity development in the Western Balkans administrations related to evidence-based policy making, impact assessment and public consultations. Ideas on strengthening Better Regulation in the WBs. The moderators will make a brief introduction of the topic and state of art in the Western Balkans, and then each panelist/speaker will: o make a presentation of the RIA and public consultation processes in their own administrations; o be responsible for providing input (remarks, ideas) to pre-determined topics related to evidence-based policy making processes (see bullet points above). Panelists/Speakers: Eris Cela, Albania; Selma Dzihnovic-Gratz, Bosnia and Hercegovina; Bojana Boskovic, Montenegro (joining online); Gordana Gapikj Dimitrovska, North Macedonia; Ninoslav Kekic, Serbia; Bagrat Tunyan, OECD/SIGMA; Ratka Sekulovic, ReSPA Director.

Friday, October 22, 2021 11:00 - 12:30
Panel: Politico-Administrative Relations in CEE (Physical)
Room	P6 ground floor
Related to	Panel: Politico-Administrative Relations in CEE (Physical)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Katarina Staronova, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Bernadette Connaughton, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
Between 1998 and 2008 NISPAcee promoted a permanent working group on politico-administrative relations. The initial rationale for the working group was to initiate the development of national case studies in CEE as this was regarded as a means to understanding the impediments of creating effective working relationships between ministers and civil servants, and building capacities in the policy making process. This panel aims to bring together scholars from different countries and professional backgrounds to consider theoretical perspectives and discuss empirical findings on politico-administrative relations in CEE and the impact of the trilateral relationship between ministers, civil servants and advisers on the policy making process.
Paper: The Management of the Senior Civil Service in Hungary in the International Context Author(s): Péter Klotz, University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary Zoltán Hazafi associate professor, University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary Presenter(s): Péter Klotz, University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary Paper: The Advisory Bodies of the Central Government – a case study of the Czech Republic Author/Presenter: Eduard Bakoš, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Paper: Till’ death do us part: the government advisory bodies in Croatia Author(s): Anamarija Musa, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia Jasmina Dzinic, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia Presenter(s): Anamarija Musa, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia Paper: Still Hiding in the Shadows? Political Advisers in Central and Eastern Europe Author(s): Marek Rybar, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Katarina Staronova, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Presenter(s): Katarina Staronova, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
Friday, October 22, 2021 11:00 - 12:30
Panel: Cultural Policy, Co-creation and Smart Development in Central and Eastern Europe (Online)
Room	P4 souterrain
Related to	Panel: Cultural Policy Co-creat. & Smart Dev.in CEE (Online)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Primoz Pevcin, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Jaroslav Dvorak, Klaipeda University, Klaipeda, Lithuania
The aim of the panel on Cultural Policy, Citizens and Collaborative Governance for Smart Development in Central and Eastern Europe addresses the frameworks of public policy and cultural planning, which are perceived as the driving tools for smart development. The relation between the arts, culture, citizens, creativity, and government policies will be addressed under the umbrella of the 29th NISPAcee conference and to take an empowerment approach to cultural policy analysis and management.
Paper: City’s Soft Power: Developing Urban Soft Power Index as a tool for smart and culture-led development Author/Presenter: Veaceslav Mir, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Paper: Perception of customer research from the point of view of managers in public cultural institutions in Poland Author/Presenter: Rudolf Wawrzyniec, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland Paper: Art classes in high school: “to be or not to be?” – the Romanian answer Author/Presenter: Andrei Nicolae, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania Paper: Stuck inside: How did performers manage to fare the COVID-19 pandemic? Author/Presenter: Alina Maria Pavelea, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Paper: Drivers of Inter-Municipal Cooperation as a Vehicle for Smart Local Development Author(s): Veronika Petkovsek, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Primož Pevcin, University of Ljubljana Faculty of Public Administration, Slovenia Presenter(s): Veronika Petkovsek, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Friday, October 22, 2021 11:00 - 12:30
Panel: Behavioural Interventions in the Public Sector (Online+Physical)
Room	P7 ground floor
Related to	Panel: Behavioural Interventions in the Pub. Sec. (Online)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Emilia Sicakova-Beblava, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Jiri Spalek, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
In recent years, public administrations across the world have begun to recognise the added value of incorporating insights of behavioural sciences into public policy making and public management. As a result, various forms of new measures, methodologies or even policies have been introduced. The objective of this panel is to discuss and network the research conducted within the behavioural sciences area and provide a platform for current, cutting-edge researchers concerned with solving public policy issues by employing behavioural insights. The focus of the panel is on research that belongs to the area of behavioural and experimental economics, political sciences, public policy and public management, whose conclusions are relevant in today´s innovative public administrators across the globe and whose methods satisfy current scientific standards set out, especially by research in cognitive psychology and experimental economics.
Paper: Partisan bias in perception of accuracy of factual claims Author(s): Artsiom Klunin, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Mgr. Matúš Sloboda PhD., Institute of Public Policy, Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Presenter(s): Artsiom Klunin, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Paper: Learning from behavioural science to design migration policy Author(s): Tatiana-Camelia Dogaru (Cruceanu), National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania Presenter(s): Tatiana-Camelia Dogaru (Cruceanu), National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania Paper: Behavioural interventions in selected public service Author(s): Nikoleta Muthová, University of Matej Bel, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia Maria Murray Svidronova, University of Matej Bel, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia Katarina Vitálišová, University of Matej Bel, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia Maroš Malíček, University of Matej Bel, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia Mária Murray Svidroňová, Matej Bel University, Banská Bystrica, SlovakiaKatarína Vitališová, Matej Bel University, Banská Bystrica, SlovakiaMaroš Malíček, Matej Bel University, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia Presenter(s): Maria Murray Svidronova, University of Matej Bel, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia
Friday, October 22, 2021 12:30 - 14:00
Lunch break
Room	Lobby in front of P1 souterrain

Friday, October 22, 2021 14:00 - 15:30
Main Conference Theme (Online)
Room	P3 souterrain
Related to	Main Conference Theme
WG Programme Coordinators:
Juraj Nemec, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Jacob Torfing, Roskilde University, Roskilde, Denmark
The NISPAcee annual conference will present in 2021 authors of papers that will invigorate discussion about possible ways of citizens' empowerment in the CEE region, in connection to its developments/tradition, governance practices, regulatory framework, financial capacity, public policy, digitalisation processes, human resource management and public administration itself. This topic can be elaborated upon by experts, researchers and scholars from different disciplines, not only at the main session but also in working groups and panel sessions.
Paper: Renewal of the functions of the Regional development councils in Bulgaria as a place for synergetic participation of the stakeholders at regional level Author/Presenter: Elitza Gramadska, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Sofia, Bulgaria Paper: Encouraging citizen participation in energy transition Author(s): Ivana Katurić, Urbanex Ltd., Zagreb, Croatia Paola Marinović, Urbanex Ltd., Zagreb, Croatia Sven Simov, Urbanex Ltd., Zagreb, Croatia Mario Gregar Presenter(s): Ivana Katurić, Urbanex Ltd., Zagreb, Croatia Paola Marinović, Urbanex Ltd., Zagreb, Croatia
Friday, October 22, 2021 14:00 - 15:30
WG1/5: Joint Session (Physical)
Citizen engagement and participatory budgeting
Room	P8 ground floor
Related to	WG1/WG5 Joint Session (Physical)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Daniel Klimovsky, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Juraj Nemec, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
Its main goal is to facilitate a meaningful and useful sharing of knowledge among scholars from various European countries and the CEE region in particular. Participatory budgeting has its roots in Latin America, where it was introduced as a tool to empower marginalized or vulnerable groups that usually do not enjoy any proper voice in public decision-making processes. It is an innovation that is usually understood as a tool that supports democratization. However, it undoubtedly has broader managerial and financial implications from policymakers' point of view.
Paper: Regulation of local public participation: A review of recent studies in EU-member states Author(s): Iwona Sobis, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden Michiel de Vries, Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands Presenter(s): Iwona Sobis, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden Michiel de Vries, Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands Paper: Citizen Participation and Engagement in Participatory Governance - Perspective of Polish Local Officials in Selected Municipalities of the Lubelskie Region Author(s): Elżbieta Szulc-Wałecka, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland no Presenter(s): Elżbieta Szulc-Wałecka, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland Paper: Local governance and Participatory Democracy. Experiments of digital participatory budgeting in Romania. Author/Presenter: Natalia Cuglesan, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Paper: Inclusion as ownership in local participatory budgeting: PB facilitators’ interpretations on the agency of children and young people Author(s): Katarzyna Radzik-Maruszak, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland Pauliina Lehtonen, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland Presenter(s): Katarzyna Radzik-Maruszak, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland
Friday, October 22, 2021 14:00 - 15:30
Panel: Politico-Administrative Relations in CEE (Physical)
Room	P6 ground floor
Related to	Panel: Politico-Administrative Relations in CEE (Physical)
Between 1998 and 2008 NISPAcee promoted a permanent working group on politico-administrative relations. The initial rationale for the working group was to initiate the development of national case studies in CEE as this was regarded as a means to understanding the impediments of creating effective working relationships between ministers and civil servants, and building capacities in the policy making process. This panel aims to bring together scholars from different countries and professional backgrounds to consider theoretical perspectives and discuss empirical findings on politico-administrative relations in CEE and the impact of the trilateral relationship between ministers, civil servants and advisers on the policy making process.
Paper: Turnover in the Bulgarian Civil Service Author/Presenter: Emilia Zankina, Temple University, Philadelphia, United States Paper: Politico-Administrative relationships in an illiberal populist regime. Policy roles of top civil servants in Hungary’s ministerial bureaucracy. Author(s): Gyorgy Gajduschek, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary György Gajduschek Presenter(s): Gyorgy Hajnal, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary Paper: Trust, Competence, or Party Loyalty? Understanding Motivations for Patronage Appointments in Government Ministries in Slovakia 2010-2020 Author(s): Katarina Staronova, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Marek Rybář, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech republic Presenter(s): Katarina Staronova, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
Friday, October 22, 2021 14:00 - 15:30
Panel: Cultural Policy, Co-creation and Smart Development in Central and Eastern Europe (Physical)
Room	P4 souterrain
Related to	Panel: Cultural Policy Co-creation and Smart Dev. (Physical)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Primoz Pevcin, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Jaroslav Dvorak, Klaipeda University, Klaipeda, Lithuania
The aim of the panel on Cultural Policy, Citizens and Collaborative Governance for Smart Development in Central and Eastern Europe addresses the frameworks of public policy and cultural planning, which are perceived as the driving tools for smart development. The relation between the arts, culture, citizens, creativity, and government policies will be addressed under the umbrella of the 29th NISPAcee conference and to take an empowerment approach to cultural policy analysis and management.
Paper: What factors shape the particular branding of the cities? Author/Presenter: Primoz Pevcin, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Paper: Modern forms of promotion and the possibility of its exploitation in cities Author(s): Katarina Vitálišová, University of Matej Bel, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia Darina Rojíková, Anna Vaňová, Katarína Vitálišová, Kamila Borseková Presenter(s): Katarina Vitálišová, University of Matej Bel, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia
Friday, October 22, 2021 15:30 - 16:00
Coffee break
Room	Lobby in front of P1 souterrain
Break in between the sessions.

Friday, October 22, 2021 15:30 - 16:30
Poster Session (Physical)
Room	Lobby in front of P1 souterrain
Related to	Poster Session
Chair:	Iwona Sobis, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
The poster session will take 1 hour (first 0,5 hour during the coffee break). All poster presenters should be present during the whole session and provide information about their posters to the interested participants.
Paper: Co-creating public online service development: the Slovenian e-Authorization Project Author/Presenter: Mitja Decman, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Paper: Electronic administration at the local level in Hungary at the time of pandemic Author/Presenter: Peter Molnar, Karoli Gaspar University Of Reform Church, Budapest, Hungary
Friday, October 22, 2021 16:00 - 17:30
WG3: Public Administration Reform in CEE and CA (Physical)
Room	P4 souterrain
Related to	WG3: Public Administration Reform in CEE and CA (Physical)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Diana - Camelia Iancu, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania Veronica Junjan, University of Twente, AE Enschede, Netherlands
WG 3 - Public Administration Reform in CEE and CA is interested in investigating the different means and solutions for citizen empowerment and their collaboration with (sub) national governments towards developing and implementing policy reforms. Good and bad practices are equally relevant: understanding the reasons for success as well as failures in policies with the involvement of citizens’ help not only develop the theory further, but can also provide lessons for future societal transformations.
Paper: Public administration development strategy in Slovenia for 2015-2020: stakeholders’ participation and introduction of reforms in the field of knowledge transfer Author/Presenter: Alenka Mahne, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Paper: The impact of leadership on civil servants’ resilience Author(s): Corina Cristiana Nastaca, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania Marius Profiroiu, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania Alina Profiroiu, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania Presenter(s): Corina Cristiana Nastaca, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania Paper: Cross-organisational collaboration management of digital innovation in the public sector – the case of the Estonian Employment Register Author/Presenter: Steven Nommik, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia
Friday, October 22, 2021 16:00 - 17:30
WG5: Public Finance and Public Financial Management (Physical)
Room	P9 ground floor
Related to	WG5: Public Finance and Public Financial Mngmt. (Physical)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Juraj Nemec, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Aleksander Aristovnik, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Lucie Sedmihradska, University of Economics of Prague, Prague , Czech Republic
The aim of the working group is to deliver the research in the area of public finance and public financial management undertaken in the NISPAcee region and to support publication of original research on the topic. In addition, it also helps to develop research-led policy recommendations on current questions of public finance and public finance management from different aspects at local, national and international level in the region.
Paper: ANALYSIS OF THE EFFORTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF GOVERNMENT BUDGET TRANSPARENCY IN SLOVENIA Author(s): Tatjana Stanimirovic, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Mag. Saša Jazbec Presenter(s): Tatjana Stanimirovic, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Paper: Assessment of local budgets openness and transparency in Belarus Author(s): Yuri Krivorotko, Zhdanovichi, Belarus Dmitriy Sokol, Belarus State University, Minsk, Belarus Presenter(s): Yuri Krivorotko, Zhdanovichi, Belarus Paper: Did the Covid-19 pandemic change the course of fiscal decentralization in the Czech Republic? Author/Presenter: Lucie Sedmihradska, University of Economics of Prague, Prague , Czech Republic
Friday, October 22, 2021 16:00 - 17:30
WG7: Public Administration Education (Physical)
Room	P14 1st floor
Related to	WG7: Public Administration Education (Physical)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Calin Hintea, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
The aim of the Working Group is Public Administration Education in its broadest sense (curriculum development, curriculum technology, e-learning, teaching technology, best practices, research on education, quality assurance, modern management of public administration programmes, international accreditation, etc.). The Working Group also focuses on those interested in the management of public administration education because they are in charge of public administration programmes, manage public administration departments or like to share experiences with public administration teaching. For the 2021 Conference, the coordinators propose a special focus on strategic issues related to the development of public administration programmes.
Paper: Education development for public administration in the field of governance in the EU institutions Author(s): Janez Stare, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Jernej Buzeti , Mitja Durnik , Bruno Nikolič Presenter(s): Janez Stare, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Paper: Gamification as a talent management tool in public sector education – a case study of cyber security simulation game Author(s): Judit Szakos, University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary Judit Szakos, University of Public Service, Budapest, HungaryTamás Szádeczky, University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary Presenter(s): Judit Szakos, University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary
Friday, October 22, 2021 16:00 - 17:30
WG6: Evidence-Based Public Policy Making (Online)
Institutionalisation of policy analysis methods
Room	P6 ground floor
Related to	WG6: Evidence-Based Public Policy Making (Online)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Lesya Ilchenko-Syuyva, National University "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy", Kyiv, Ukraine Jaroslav Dvorak, Klaipeda University, Klaipeda, Lithuania Mihaela Victorita Carausan, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania
The goal of the WG 6 is to focus on discussions and debates around capacity challenges to professional evidence-based public policy making in the countries embraced by NISPAcee, and not limited to institutionalisation of public policy analysis procedures and concrete remedies for those challenges. For the 29th Annual NISPAcee Conference Citizens' Engagement and Empowerment - the Era of Collaborative Innovation in Governance, the WG on EVIDENCE-BASED PUBLIC POLICY MAKING will present theoretical, empirical or comparative research papers from academics and practitioners on both diagnosis and possible remedies for shortcomings or bottlenecks of evidence-based policy making.
Paper: Opportunities and limitations of Russian national public policy in the field of spatial development of cities Author/Presenter: Anton Gorodnichev, Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russian Federation Paper: Municipal councilors - local politicians or local social activists Author/Presenter: Monika Sidor, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland Paper: Stakeholder Analysis in Ukrainian Governance: Shortcomings and Bottlenecks of Implementation Experience Author/Presenter: Valeriy Tertychka, National University "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy", Kyiv, Ukraine Paper: The consequences of strengthening the political position of municipal council in Poland following changes in local government law introduced in 2018 Author/Presenter: Justyna Wasil, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland
Friday, October 22, 2021 16:00 - 17:30
WG9: The Rule of Law & Public Administration (Online)
General Issues on the RoL
Room	P7 ground floor
Related to	WG9: The Rule of Law & Public Administration (Online)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Polonca Kovač, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Anamarija Musa, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
The "rule of law” is a traditional principle, aimed at limiting the power of the state, administrative institutions and officials towards citizens and other subjects and at ensuring that authoritative decisions are legally based and generally sound. It frames public policies design and the rule making (regulatory level), individual administrative proceedings and implementation of authoritative decisions and legislation, as well as any other administrative actions (implementation level). This WG group at the NISPAcee 2021 Conference presents papers exploring specific sub-elements of the rule of law in the CEE region based on national case studies or in the comparative dimension (of CEE countries or CEE countries and other countries in Europe or beyond). Generally, the central issues are expected to be related to the challenges to the rule of law in the CEEs, or the emergence of the rule of law as a part of administrative reforms in EU candidate countries. Given the influences of the administrative doctrine as well as theory.
Paper: IN SEARCH OF SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT: FROM EPROCUREMENT TO PROCUREMENT 4.0. LIT REVIEW AND POINTS OF DISCUSSION. Author(s): Nadia-Ariadna Sava, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Dacian Dragoș, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Presenter(s): Nadia-Ariadna Sava, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Paper: Consolidation versus Specialization: National Regulatory Authorities in the EU Member States and regulated sectors Author/Presenter: Radosław Łapszyński, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
Friday, October 22, 2021 16:00 - 17:30
WG1/5: Joint Session (Physical)
Participatory Budgeting in CEE: A Useful Tool or Fashion?
Room	P8 ground floor
Related to	WG1/WG5 Joint Session (Physical)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Daniel Klimovsky, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Juraj Nemec, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
Its main goal is to facilitate a meaningful and useful sharing of knowledge among scholars from various European countries and the CEE region in particular. Participatory budgeting has its roots in Latin America, where it was introduced as a tool to empower marginalized or vulnerable groups that usually do not enjoy any proper voice in public decision-making processes. It is an innovation that is usually understood as a tool that supports democratization. However, it undoubtedly has broader managerial and financial implications from policymakers' point of view.
Paper: Implementing participatory budget at municipal level and Covid-19 impact – experience from Slovenia Author/Presenter: Nejc Brezovar, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Paper: Lessons Learnt from Evidence-Based Participatory Budgeting in Lithuania: Case of EmPaci Project Author(s): Jaroslav Dvorak, Klaipeda University, Klaipeda, Lithuania Gabriele Burbulyte-Tsiskarishvili, Klaipeda University, Klaipeda, Lithuania Gabrielė Burbulytė-Tsiskarishvili, Valentina Burkšienė Presenter(s): Jaroslav Dvorak, Klaipeda University, Klaipeda, Lithuania Paper: The First Decade of Participatory Budgeting in Slovakia: Drivers, Models, and Impacts Author(s): Daniel Klimovsky, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Jozef Gasparik, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Presenter(s): Daniel Klimovsky, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Paper: A New Role Model for Local Governments? - Budget Transparency and Participatory Budgeting of Budapest Author/Presenter: Péter Klotz, University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary Paper: DETERMINANTS OF PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING IN SLOVENIAN MUNICIPALITIES Author(s): Maja Klun, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Jože Benčina, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Public Administration, Ljubljana, Slovenia Presenter(s): Maja Klun, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Friday, October 22, 2021 16:30 - 17:30
Poster Session (Online)
Room	P1 souterrain
Related to	Poster Session
Chair:	Iwona Sobis, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
The online poster session will take 1 hour. All poster presenters will be present online during the whole session on dedicated link and provide information about their posters to the interested participants.
Paper: Challenges of '"Coercive Digitalisation": Communication Strategies of Digital Vigilantes in the Pandemic Author(s): Anna Volkova, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation Galina Lukyanova, St.Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg, Russia Presenter(s): Anna Volkova, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
Friday, October 22, 2021 17:30 - 17:45
Break
Room	Lobby in front of P1 souterrain
Break in between the sessions.

Friday, October 22, 2021 17:45 - 18:45
NISPAcee Business Meeting (Physical)
Room	P3 souterrain
NISPAcee members, but also all other participants of the conference are invited to attend. Chair: Gyorgy Hajnal, NISPAcee President, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary Agenda: 1. Welcoming of participants 2. Report of Activities 2020 - 2021 3. Future Planes 4. NISPAcee Finances 6. Elections for the NISPAcee Steering Committee 7. Other

Friday, October 22, 2021 19:45 - 23:00
Thematic "Green" Party
Room	Austria Trend Hotel Ljubljana Dunajska cesta 154, Ljubljana
We would like to invite you to the social event with music and dinner! Address: Austria Trend Hotel Ljubljana, Dunajska cesta 154, Ljubljana 19:45 -20:00 - Gathering & Welcome 20:00 - 23:00 - Party The symbol of Ljubljana is green dragon that, from its initial portrayal as a monster, has gradually transformed into a symbolic protector of the city, embodying power, courage and wisdom. Since green is colour of hope, nature, and "getting the green light”, means to be encouraged to take an action, we decided it to be the colour of upcoming NISPAcee 29th Annual conference. There are many things we hope for, for the next year be able to meet you all personally, for improvement of current global situation, for empowering knowledge every-year, and in general as one may say - for better tomorrows. All these very positive symbols are very relevant for our conference, finally organized, never mind of all the obstacles and the ongoing pandemic. And therefore, the topic of this year’s Social Event is Green Party. We invite you to come dressed in green and to be hopeless optimist with us, at least for one night. The dress code should include something (or everything) green, any kind of funny green accessories to remind a dragon, nature, spring, renewal, happiness etc. to show that we enjoy the new start and meeting each other again!

Saturday, October 23, 2021 9:00 - 10:30
WG5: Public Finance and Public Financial Management (Physical)
Room	P9 ground floor
Related to	WG5: Public Finance and Public Financial Mngmt. (Physical)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Juraj Nemec, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Aleksander Aristovnik, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Lucie Sedmihradska, University of Economics of Prague, Prague , Czech Republic
The aim of the working group is to deliver the research in the area of public finance and public financial management undertaken in the NISPAcee region and to support publication of original research on the topic. In addition, it also helps to develop research-led policy recommendations on current questions of public finance and public finance management from different aspects at local, national and international level in the region.
Paper: The role of auditing for public sector quality: A structural equation modelling approach Author(s): Dejan Ravšelj, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Aleksander Aristovnik, Faculty of Public Administration, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Presenter(s): Dejan Ravšelj, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Paper: Closure of 2014-20 & Launch of 2021-27 Programmes of Cohesion Policy in the Area of Financial Instruments Author/Presenter: Mark Bato, Prime Minister's Office, Budapest, Hungary Paper: Health care procurement in Slovakia Author/Presenter: Juraj Nemec, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Paper: Dynamics of contactless payments and related tax revenues during a pandemic Author/Presenter: Evita Titkova, Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russian Federation
Saturday, October 23, 2021 9:00 - 10:30
WG6: Evidence-Based Public Policy Making (Physical)
Capacity challenges for professional evidence-based public policy
Room	P4 souterrain
Related to	WG6: Evidence-Based Public Policy Making (Physical)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Jaroslav Dvorak, Klaipeda University, Klaipeda, Lithuania Mihaela Victorita Carausan, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania Lesya Ilchenko-Syuyva, National University "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy", Kyiv, Ukraine
The goal of the WG 6 is to focus on discussions and debates around capacity challenges to professional evidence-based public policy making in the countries embraced by NISPAcee, and not limited to institutionalisation of public policy analysis procedures and concrete remedies for those challenges. For the 29th Annual NISPAcee Conference Citizens' Engagement and Empowerment - the Era of Collaborative Innovation in Governance, the WG on EVIDENCE-BASED PUBLIC POLICY MAKING will present theoretical, empirical or comparative research papers from academics and practitioners on both diagnosis and possible remedies for shortcomings or bottlenecks of evidence-based policy making.
Paper: Impact of the new legislation of state social support on target groups and street-level bureaucrats Author(s): Olga Angelovska, Charles University, Prague 1, Czech Republic Veronika Stárová, Labour Office of the Czech Republic, Prague , Czech Republic Presenter(s): Olga Angelovska, Charles University, Prague 1, Czech Republic Paper: Evidence-based policy in EU and domestic policy making: comparative analysis Author/Presenter: Tatiana-Camelia Dogaru (Cruceanu), National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania
Saturday, October 23, 2021 9:00 - 10:30
WG7: Public Administration Education (Physical)
Room	P7 ground floor
Related to	WG7: Public Administration Education (Physical)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Calin Hintea, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
The aim of the Working Group is Public Administration Education in its broadest sense (curriculum development, curriculum technology, e-learning, teaching technology, best practices, research on education, quality assurance, modern management of public administration programmes, international accreditation, etc.). The Working Group also focuses on those interested in the management of public administration education because they are in charge of public administration programmes, manage public administration departments or like to share experiences with public administration teaching. For the 2021 Conference, the coordinators propose a special focus on strategic issues related to the development of public administration programmes.
Paper: Innovation and Cooperation in University International Joint Programs: a case study of a Romanian-American Program. Author(s): Calin Hintea, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Arno Loessner, Bogdana Neamtu Presenter(s): Calin Hintea, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Paper: THE LABOUR MARKET RELEVANCE AND OUTCOMES OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: AN OVERVIEW ON THE HUNGARIAN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Author/Presenter: Eva Kovacs, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary Paper: Learning the match between the administrative structures and tasks: follow the information Author(s): Mirko Pecaric, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia / Presenter(s): Mirko Pecaric, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Paper: Comparative Screening of Programme Competences: The Case of MPA Programmes in the Selected CEE Countries Author(s): Primoz Pevcin, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Katarina Vitališova, Matej Bel University, Banska Bystrica, SlovakiaDavid Špaček, Masaryk University, Brno, CzechiaDaniel Klimovsky, Comenius University and Nispacee, Bratislava, Slovakia Presenter(s): Primoz Pevcin, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Saturday, October 23, 2021 9:00 - 10:30
WG9: The Rule of Law & Public Administration (Physical)
Tax Transparency
Room	P2 souterrain
Related to	WG9: The Rule of Law & Public Administration (Physical)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Polonca Kovač, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Anamarija Musa, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
The "rule of law” is a traditional principle, aimed at limiting the power of the state, administrative institutions and officials towards citizens and other subjects and at ensuring that authoritative decisions are legally based and generally sound. It frames public policies design and the rule making (regulatory level), individual administrative proceedings and implementation of authoritative decisions and legislation, as well as any other administrative actions (implementation level). This WG group at the NISPAcee 2021 Conference presents papers exploring specific sub-elements of the rule of law in the CEE region based on national case studies or in the comparative dimension (of CEE countries or CEE countries and other countries in Europe or beyond). Generally, the central issues are expected to be related to the challenges to the rule of law in the CEEs, or the emergence of the rule of law as a part of administrative reforms in EU candidate countries. Given the influences of the administrative doctrine as well as theory.
Paper: Intertwining Lawfulness, Innovation and Transparency in the Era of Uncertainty: The Case of Slovenian Pre-Filled Informational Calculation of Personal Income Tax Author(s): Matej Babsek, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Polonca Kovač, PhD, professor Faculty of Public Administration, University of Ljubljana Presenter(s): Matej Babsek, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Paper: Advance Rulings as a Tax Transparency Tool: Trends from the EU to Slovenia Author(s): Anže Dobelšek, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Polonca Kovač, PhD, professor, Anže Dobelšek, PhD student, Faculty of Public Administration, University of Ljubljana Presenter(s): Anže Dobelšek, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Paper: Exchange of Information – Experiences from Slovenia and Croatia Author(s): Irena Klemenčić, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia Prof. dr. Maja Klun, Faculty of Administration. University of Ljubljana, Slovenia Presenter(s): Irena Klemenčić, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia Paper: When plenty is not enough: Fiscal open data in Croatia Author(s): Tereza Rogic Lugaric, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia Anamarija Musa, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia Irena Klemenčić, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia Presenter(s): Tereza Rogic Lugaric, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia Anamarija Musa, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia Irena Klemenčić, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia Paper: Beneficial Ownership Author/Presenter: Hrvoje Arbutina, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Saturday, October 23, 2021 9:00 - 10:30
WG2: E-government (Online)
Room	P3 souterrain
Related to	WG2: E-government (Online)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Nicolae Urs, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Paper: The role of e-government in the smart city ecosystem Author(s): Orsolya Fodorné Zagyi, Karoli Gaspar University Of Reform Church, Budapest, Hungary - Presenter(s): Orsolya Fodorné Zagyi, Karoli Gaspar University Of Reform Church, Budapest, Hungary Paper: The presence of public administration in the digital environment and citizens digital participation in Latvia Author/Presenter: Eduards Lielpeters, University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia Paper: Smart cities and public values creation: The case of St. Petersburg Author(s): Ekaterina Sokolova, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation Natalia P. Drozdova, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation Presenter(s): Ekaterina Sokolova, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation Paper: Protection of the right to privacy in e-health: the case of Poland Author/Presenter: Maciej Gorski, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
Saturday, October 23, 2021 9:00 - 10:30
WG8: Non-Governmental Organisations in Central and Eastern Europe (Online)
Room	P6 ground floor
Related to	WG8: Non-Governmental Organisations in CEE (Online)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Gyorgy Hajnal, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary Iga Jeziorska, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary Maria Murray Svidronova, University of Matej Bel, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia
The working group is focused on non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and their participation in governance in the states and regions of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Broad objective is to create a forum for the intellectual and practical exploration of the role that NGOs play – independently and in collaboration with government institutions – in defining, shaping and achieving the public good. The general theme of the Working Group on NGOs panel for the 2021 conference continues to be the role and performance of NGOs in governance in CEE countries, neighbouring regions and within the context of European integration.
Paper: Towards evidence-based policies of the third sector? Case of Croatia Author/Presenter: Danijel Baturina, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia Paper: The involvement of NGOs in Cohesion Policy implementation in Hungary – A historical perspective (2004-2020) Author(s): Zsuzsanna Kondor, University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary Dr. Györgyi NYIKOS, National University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary Presenter(s): Zsuzsanna Kondor, University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary Paper: The social responsibility of student NGOs in Romania: overview and perspectives Author/Presenter: Mihaela Pacesila, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Saturday, October 23, 2021 9:00 - 10:30
WG1/5: Joint Session (Online)
Participatory Budgeting in CEE: A Useful Tool or Fashion?
Room	P8 ground floor
Related to	WG1/WG5 Joint Session (Online)
WG Programme Coordinators:
Daniel Klimovsky, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Juraj Nemec, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
Its main goal is to facilitate a meaningful and useful sharing of knowledge among scholars from various European countries and the CEE region in particular. Participatory budgeting has its roots in Latin America, where it was introduced as a tool to empower marginalized or vulnerable groups that usually do not enjoy any proper voice in public decision-making processes. It is an innovation that is usually understood as a tool that supports democratization. However, it undoubtedly has broader managerial and financial implications from policymakers' point of view.
Paper: The obligation to be silent - citizen intervention in budgetary procedures Author(s): Ioana Maria Costea, University "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" Iasi, Iasi, Romania Despina-Martha Ilucă, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iași, Romania Presenter(s): Ioana Maria Costea, University "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" Iasi, Iasi, Romania Paper: Participatory Budgeting in Germany: Increasing Transparency in Times of Fiscal Stress Author(s): Martina Eckardt, Andrássy University Budapest, Budapest, Hungary Janina Apostolou, Hamburg University of applied Science, Hamburg, Germany Presenter(s): Martina Eckardt, Andrássy University Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Saturday, October 23, 2021 10:30 - 11:00
Coffee break
Room	Lobby in front of P1 souterrain
Break in between the sessions.

Saturday, October 23, 2021 11:00 - 12:00
Closing Roundtable
The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Higher Education: A Global and NISPAcee Perspective
Room	P1 souterrain
Chair:	Aleksander Aristovnik, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
In almost two years, the COVID-19 pandemic caused by a novel coronavirus has radically transformed the lives of masses of people and operation of institutions around the globe, including HEIs. Apart from the devastating health consequences for those directly affected by the virus, the COVID-19 pandemic holds major implications for the way higher education students and university staff live and work, affecting their physical and mental well-being in profound ways. While the disruptive move from "normal” face-to-face teaching and learning to remote, online platforms was unprecedented, the effects and impacts of this forced shift were under-estimated, occurred without sufficient planning or preparation, and tested individuals and institutions to new limits. After brief presentation of the main results of the international survey, conducted by research group (CovidSocLAb) at the Faculty of Public Administration (Aristovnik et al., 2020), to capture the immediate academic, economic and social effects of the pandemic in the world (and in some comparative aspects with public administration students in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region), the roundtable will address the following main questions for discussion: - What have been the impacts of Covid-19 pandemic on students and staff (from academic, personal, social, financial etc. perspective)? - How prepared (in terms of technological equipment, experience, and skills) have been HEIs, students and staff for digital distance learning? - Have students and teaching staff from public administration schools and institutions had relatively more difficulties in the Covid-19 pandemic period? - What are lessons learned from Covid-19 pandemic period? How will teaching, learning, assessment and research look like in post-Covid period? - What are the major challenges posed to public administration schools and institutions to keep their students competitive in the labor market in post-Covid period? Speakers: - Gyorgy Hajnal, NISPAcee President, EAPAA Accreditation Committee member, Corvinus University, Budapest, Hungary - Calin Hintea, EAPAA Accreditation Committee Chair, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania - Wolfgang Drechsler, EAPAA Board Chair, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia - Allan Rosenbaum, ICAPA Chair, ASPA President, Florida International University, Miami, USA - Nina Tomaževič, CovidSocLab, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:00 - 12:30
Closing Plenary Session
Room	P1 souterrain
Chair:	Gyorgy Hajnal, NISPAcee President, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Award Ceremony: Mzia Mikeladze PhD Thesis Award 2021 presented by the Chair of the Award Selection Committee Polonca Kovač, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia to the winner:
Presentation of the Award winner: "Understanding large scale policy change - National Policy Reform under external constraints" Author/Presenter: Zoltán Török, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Announcements of winners of the other NISPAcee Awards: NISPAcee Merit Award: Elena Žáková, Former NISPAcee Senior Manager NISPAcee Best Graduate Student Paper Award presented by the Chair of the Award Selection Committee Janez Stare, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia to the winner: Steven Nõmmik, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia for his paper: Cross-organisational collaboration management of digital innovation in the public sector – the case of the Estonian Employment Register Award for the Best Comparative Paper Presented at the 29th NISPAcee Annual Conference presented by the member of the Award Selection Committee Juraj Nemec to winners: Katarína Staroňová, Comenius University, Slovakia and Marek Rybár, Masaryk University, Czech Republic for their paper: Still Hiding in the Shadows? Political Advisers in Central and Eastern Europe Invitation to the next year 30th NISPAcee Annual Conference 2022 presented by: Papuc Răzvan-Mihail, Dean, School of Business and Administration, University of Bucharest, Romania
Saturday, October 23, 2021 14:00 - 21:00
Sightseeing
Room	Sightseeing
A bus will be waiting in front of the Faculty of Public Administration, Gosarjeva ul. 5, Ljubljana. Departure of the bus at 14.00. Trip to Bled is available only for participants who have ordered the tour during their registration for the conference and paid for it. Price: 49,00 EUR/per person and it covers the transportation (Ljubljana-Bled-Radovljica-Ljubljana), guide, entrance fees and the dinner (without drinks). Bled is a picture postcard - perfect, fairy tale resort. Learn about the history of Bled from its beginning to what it is today and see its natural beauties. From the summit of the castle cliff a breath taking view of the mountain scenery and panorama opens up. Take s stroll through the Spa Park and along the shores of Lake Bled. We will end our trip with dinner at well-known restaurant in Radovljica (7 kilometers from Bled) and than we’ll return to Ljubljana.

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

Registration for the conference Closed

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