Short presentation: Post-war reconstruction processes within unresolved conflictsRA’s reconstruction problems after 44-day war

Author/Presenter:
Gyulnara Danielyan, Public Administration Academy of the Republic of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia

Short presentation: Perceived efficacy of Digitalised Food Nudges among Type 2 Diabetics in the Czech Republic

Author(s):
Radek Kovács, Charles University, Prague 1, Czech RepublicOnline participation
František Ochrana, Charles University, Prague 1, Czech RepublicNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Radek Kovács, Charles University, Prague 1, Czech RepublicOnline participation

Paper: The link between organizational culture and success in pre-university institutions in Romania

Author(s):
Andreea-Paula Persa, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Cornelia Felicia Macarie, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Andreea-Paula Persa, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Signature of MoU between EAPAA and NASPAA by Gyorgy Hajnal, Chair of EAPAA, Taco Brandsen, Secretary General of EAPAA and Alkadry Mohamad, Vice-President of NASPAA

11.45 – 12.30 Award Ceremony

• Alena Brunovská Award for Teaching Excellence in Public Administration 2024 

Presentation of the Award by Eka Akobia, NISPAcee President to the winner Kulli Sarapuu, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia

         Title of the presentation: "The size of countries: does it matter for governance"?

• Mzia Mikeladze PhD Thesis Award 2024

Presentation of the Award to winners by Juraj Nemec, Member of the Award Selection Committee:

- Jaanus Muur, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia – Title of Thesis: Place-Based Innovation in Place-Blind Innovation Policy Context 
- Matej Babšek, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia/ University of Rijeka, Croatia - Title of Thesis: Evaluation of the Social Work Centres’ Reorganisation in the Republic of Slovenia from the Perspective of Selected Public Governance Models 

Paper: The Role of External Allies in the Public Administration Performance Post-Conflict: The Comparative Case of Armenia and Georgia

Author(s):
Eka Akobia, Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Rati Tvalavadze, Caucasus University, Tbilisi, GeorgiaNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Eka Akobia, Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia

Paper: Navigating the Complexities of Post-Conflict Reconstruction: Strategies and Challenges in Aid for Ukraine's Rehabilitation

Author/Presenter:
Mariam Tarasashvili, Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia

Paper: Post-war reconstruction issues of newly independent RA within the context of Nagorno Karabakh conflict

Author/Presenter:
Gyulnara Danielyan, Public Administration Academy of the Republic of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia

Paper: Local Autonomy in Central and Eastern European (CEE) Countries in Comparative Perspective: Observations, Trends and Potential Implications on Democratic Governance

Author(s):
Alexander Bastianen, Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration, Chavannes - Lausanne, Switzerland
Nicolas Keuffer, Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration, Chavannes - Lausanne, Switzerland

Presenter(s):
Alexander Bastianen, Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration, Chavannes - Lausanne, Switzerland
Nicolas Keuffer, Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration, Chavannes - Lausanne, Switzerland

Paper: Hibernating Democracy? Local Governments in the Czech Lowest Income Municipalities 2010-2022

Author(s):
Jakub Hornek, Charles University, Prague 1, Czech RepublicNot particpating
Jakub Čapek, Charles University, Prague 1, Czech Republic

Presenter(s):
Jakub Čapek, Charles University, Prague 1, Czech Republic

Paper: Regional development and quality of democracy in V4 countries

Author/Presenter:
Pavel Maškarinec, J.E. Purkyne University, Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic

Paper: Evaluating and Enhancing AI Readiness Models: Towards a Conceptual Framework for Public Administration

Author(s):
Eva Murko, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Aleksander Aristovnik, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Matej Babsek, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Presenter(s):
Eva Murko, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Paper: Digitalisation and the use of AI in administrative procedures

Author/Presenter:
Kitti Pollak, Ludovika University of Public Service , Budapest, HungaryOnline participation

Paper: Appeasing the “Big man”: A note on the bureaucratic ritualization of (digital) public service delivery in Nepal

Author/Presenter:
Shobhit Shakya, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia

Paper: Impact of digitalization on administrative burden: Empirical results of a content analysis

Author(s):
Žiga Kotnik, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Lenart Lah, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Presenter(s):
Lenart Lah, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Paper: Under pressure: 15 years of crises, pandemic and war, and their effect on European and CEE public administrations

Author(s):
Emilia Sicakova-Beblava, Comenius University, Bratislava, SlovakiaParticipation cancelled
Miroslav Beblavy, Zhiva, Martin, Slovakia

Presenter(s):
Miroslav Beblavy, Zhiva, Martin, Slovakia

Paper: Gender equality and the pandemic: an exploratory study in the Romanian public administration

Author(s):
Corina Cristiana Nastaca, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Marius Profiroiu, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Corina Cristiana Nastaca, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania

Presenter(s):
Corina Cristiana Nastaca, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania

Paper: Governance in the time of poly-crises: fostering robustness through hybrid configurations

Author(s):
Steven Nommik, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia
Susana Duarte Coroado, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium Koen Verhoest, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium Tiina Randma-Liiv, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia

Presenter(s):
Steven Nommik, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia

Paper: Navigating Unprecedented Challenges - The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Environmental Policy in Central and Eastern Europe

Author/Presenter:
Radu Stefan Toader, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania

Paper: Party Patronage in Kazakhstan

Author(s):
Saltanat Janenova, University of Bristol, School for Policy Studies, Bristol, United Kingdom
Colin Knox, Nazarbayev University, Astana, KazakhstanNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Saltanat Janenova, University of Bristol, School for Policy Studies, Bristol, United Kingdom

Paper: Senior civil servants across meritocracy and political appointments: The case of directors of agencies in Slovakia between 2003-2024

Author(s):
Petra Bayerová, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
Katarina Staronova, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia

Presenter(s):
Petra Bayerová, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia

Paper: Beyond the Curtain: Investigating the Dynamics of Patronage and Political Appointments in Hungary's Central Governmen

Author(s):
Eva Kovacs, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Gyorgy Hajnal, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Gábor Tamás Molnár, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Presenter(s):
Gábor Tamás Molnár, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Paper: Politicisation of the civil service in the Western Balkans: Learning from the Global South?

Author/Presenter:
Jan-Hinrik Meyer-Sahling, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Paper: Operational and strategic responses to a polycrisis: the case of energy security in Lithuania

Author/Presenter:
Marius Kalanta, University of Vilnius, Vilnius, Lithuania

Paper: ENERGY SECTOR TRANSPARENCY EVALUATION: CASE OF UKRAINE

Author/Presenter:
Gennadii Riabtsev, National University "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy", Kyiv, Ukraine

Paper: Evidence-based policy making and the challenge of inclusion: the search for energy justice in Canada

Author(s):
Jeremy Rayner, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, Regina, Canada
Mariia Iakovleva, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada

Presenter(s):
Mariia Iakovleva, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada

Paper: A critical friend in the function of sustainable pedagogy at university

Author(s):
Janez Stare, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Maja Klun, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Presenter(s):
Janez Stare, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Paper: Civil servants’ training needs for supporting Sustainable Development

Author(s):
Alina Profiroiu, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Ionut-Ciprian Negoita, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, RomaniaNot particpating
Ioana Maria Costea, University "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" Iasi, Iasi, RomaniaNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Alina Profiroiu, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania

Paper: Using the Living Lab methodology to create new competencies for students in PA programs

Author(s):
Bogdana Neamtu, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Cristina Hintea, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Paul Hossu, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Presenter(s):
Bogdana Neamtu, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Paper: How interested are the students from the Public Administration bachelor program in studying social entrepreneurship and social enterprises? Insights from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Author/Presenter:
Stefan Gabriel BURCEA, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania

Paper: Municipal cooperation within the North-West region of Romania

Author(s):
Laura Incze, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Viorel Stanica, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Presenter(s):
Laura Incze, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Paper: Georgian Gender Budgeting at the Municipal Level – challenges and opportunities

Author/Presenter:
Shorena Kakhidze, Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia

Paper: A tale of two recentralisations. Polish and Hungarian capitals in front of centralistic pressure.

Author(s):
Wirginia Aksztejn, University of Warsaw, Warszawa, Poland
Gyorgy Hajnal, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Krisztian Kadar, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, HungaryNot particpating
Marta Lackowska, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, PolandNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Wirginia Aksztejn, University of Warsaw, Warszawa, Poland

Paper: How we became circular? Institutionalisation of the CE concept in Polish regions

Author/Presenter:
Anna Mirzyńska, Cracow University of Economics, Krakow, Poland

Paper: Turbulent times as a trigger for digital transformation of the Slovenian public administration: reflection on the long-term impact of the Covid-19 crisis

Author(s):
Sanja Vrbek, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tina Jukic, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, SloveniaNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Sanja Vrbek, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Paper: The Ministry of Time: synchronisation, coordination and automatization social rhythms in society

Author/Presenter:
Celina Strzelecka, Institute of Philosophy and Sociology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland

Paper: From Paperwork to Pixels: Workload and Digital Governance in Armenian Local Authorities

Author/Presenter:
Arman Gasparyan, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

Paper: The promises and disappointments of public services' digital transformation. Deconstructing narratives about the digitalization of local governance in Poland.

Author(s):
Anna Domaradzka, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
Mateusz Trochymiak, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
Celina Strzelecka, Institute of Philosophy and Sociology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
Monika Berdys, IFiS PAN, Warsaw, Poland

Presenter(s):
Mateusz Trochymiak, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland

Paper: At the grass-roots: Refugee integration at the Romanian-Ukrainian border

Author(s):
Diana - Camelia Iancu, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania
Mihai Ungureanu, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, RomaniaNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Diana - Camelia Iancu, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania

Paper: Grasping a deeper relationship through cooperation reveals a conflict adaptive region. EU’s goals and Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Author(s):
Ioana Teodora Bitoiu, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania
Madalina Cocosatu, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania

Presenter(s):
Ioana Teodora Bitoiu, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania

Paper: Heading Towards ‘New’ Kazakhstan?: Public Administration Reforms after ‘Bloody January’ conflict

Author(s):
Saltanat Janenova, University of Bristol, School for Policy Studies, Bristol, United Kingdom
Bakhytzhan Kurmanov, University of Central Asia, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Presenter(s):
Saltanat Janenova, University of Bristol, School for Policy Studies, Bristol, United Kingdom

Paper: Political advisers in Latvia: a political start-up or a reserve bench

Author(s):
Iveta Reinholde, University of Latvia, Riga, LatviaOnline participation
Malv?ne Stučka, Inese ?boli?a

Presenter(s):
Iveta Reinholde, University of Latvia, Riga, LatviaOnline participation

Paper: AN INSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE POLITICIZATION OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN ROMANIA

Author/Presenter:
Bianca Radu, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Paper: ‘We are all friends here.’ Politico-administrative relations in Moldova – between patronage, political control, nepotism and state capture

Author/Presenter:
Denitsa Marchevska, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

Paper: Political cabinets and senior civil servants in Bulgaria: friends or foes

Author/Presenter:
Emilia Zankina, Temple University, Philadelphia, United States

Paper: Party Patronage in CEE Countries: More politicization, more variance?

Author(s):
Katarina Staronova, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
Marek Rybar, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

Presenter(s):
Katarina Staronova, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia

Paper: EXPLAINING THE FAILURE TO CREATE A COMMON EUROPEAN IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM POLICY

Author(s):
Primoz Pevcin, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, SloveniaOnline participation
Bruno Nikolić, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, SloveniaNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Primoz Pevcin, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, SloveniaOnline participation

Paper: Public policies concerning the birth rate among minor girls in Romania

Author/Presenter:
DANIEL-DORIN CUCURA, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Paper: How blame avoidance and credit claiming influence experimental policymaking

Author(s):
Johanna Vallistu, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia
Ringa Raudla, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, EstoniaNot particpating
Külli Sarapuu, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia
Kerli Onno, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, EstoniaNot particpating
Nastassia Harbuzova, TalTech Ragnar Nurkse school of innovation and governance, Tallinn, Estonia

Presenter(s):
Johanna Vallistu, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia

Paper: Transparency of municipal companies in the largest Polish cities

Author(s):
Monika Sidor, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland
Sławomir Pilipiec

Presenter(s):
Monika Sidor, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland

Paper: Economic and Political Aspirations in Georgian HE - Analysis of education policy through intersection of Higher Education and Labour Market

Author/Presenter:
Ana Gorgodze, Georgian Institute of Public Affairs, Tbilisi, Georgia

Paper: What makes organizations attractive? A multidimensional analysis

Author(s):
Calin Hintea, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Tudor Cristian Ticlau, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaNot particpating
Nicolae Urs, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Dorin Spoaller, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Calin Hintea, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Paper: Good Governance, Public Service Leadership of Women and Public Administration Education: What is the Relationship?

Author/Presenter:
Polya Katsamunska, University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria

Paper: Quo vadis? Developing Emotional Intelligence in an Artificial Intelligence world

Author(s):
Oana Matilda Sabie, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Elvira Nica, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, RomaniaNot particpating
Armenia Androniceanu, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, RomaniaNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Oana Matilda Sabie, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania

Paper: The Legitimizing Role of International Rankings in a Hybrid Regime: A Dialectics of Depoliticization and Repoliticization

Author/Presenter:
Giorgi Tskhadaia, Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia

Paper: Perception of Belarusian CSOs working in Georgia by the Georgian media

Author/Presenter:
Natallia Rabava, IPU - Public Administration Research Centre, Minsk, Belarus

Paper: Romanian NGOs and other voluntary actors’ relationships with government in aiding migrants from Ukraine: gaps, partnerships, and opportunities

Author(s):
Shawn Flanigan, San Diego State University, San Diego, United States
Alexa Bejinariu, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, United States

Presenter(s):
Shawn Flanigan, San Diego State University, San Diego, United States

Paper: Navigating Boundaries: The Resilience of Civil Organizations in Hungary in Refugee Affairs - A Case Study of Government-Third Sector Dynamics in Hungary, From Post-Communism to the Ukrainian Refugee Crisis

Author/Presenter:
Eva Kovacs, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Paper: Directive 2023/1791 EED: A Step Closer to Mandatory Green Public Procurement Criteria Through Sectorial Legislation

Author/Presenter:
Alexandru Buftic, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Paper: Analysis of Gender (in)equalities in The Ethiopian Education Policy by Using the ‘What’s the Problem Represented to be?’ Approach of Carol Bacchi

Author/Presenter:
Rokia Aberra, Charles University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic

Paper: Organisational Learning as a Cornerstone of the Rule of Law in Public Administration Reforms: The Case of Selected Slovenian Institution

Author(s):
Polonca Kovač, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, SloveniaNot particpating
Matej Babsek, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Nina Tomaževič, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, SloveniaNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Matej Babsek, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Paper: Electronic Communication Tools in Participatory Budgeting in Poland

Author/Presenter:
Maria Marczewska-Rytko, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland

Paper: The evolution of eParticipation tools in Romanian cities: uphill battle

Author(s):
Nicolae Urs, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Alexandru Roja, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaNot particpating
Ioana Nisioi, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Nicolae Urs, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Paper: E-government in the information society

Author(s):
Barbara Sowa-Pyszka, WSB MERITO University in Gdansk, Gdansk, PolandNot particpating
Klaudia Skelnik, WSB MERITO University in Gdansk, Gdansk, PolandOnline participation

Presenter(s):
Klaudia Skelnik, WSB MERITO University in Gdansk, Gdansk, PolandOnline participation

Paper: E-governance tools in state institutions of Armenia

Author/Presenter:
Meline Avagyan, American University of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia

Paper: Public Administration Reform in CEE: Evidence from bibliometric analysis

Author(s):
Lan Umek, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Dejan Ravšelj, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Presenter(s):
Lan Umek, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Paper: Constructing Digital Citizen Empowerment in Central Asia? Investigating cases of Participatory Budgeting in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Author/Presenter:
Bakhytzhan Kurmanov, University of Central Asia, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Paper: From Paperwork to Pixels: Workload and Digital Governance in Armenian Local Authorities

Author/Presenter:
Arman Gasparyan, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

Paper: Challenges and Recommendations for Definition and Counting of Public Services in Georgia: Analysis of the Public Service Hall Model

Author/Presenter:
Giorgi Bobghiashvili, Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia

Paper: Politicization and Decision-Making within the Equality Bodies Across the European Union

Author(s):
Catalin Raiu, University of Bucharest, Bucharest 2, Romania
Laura Mina Raiu, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania

Presenter(s):
Catalin Raiu, University of Bucharest, Bucharest 2, Romania

Paper: Politization and Impartiality in Public Administration: Gender Parity in public administration in Central and Eastern Europe

Author(s):
Malina Voicu, University of Bucharest, Bucharest 2, Romania
Razvan Papuc, University of Bucharest, Bucharest 2, RomaniaNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Malina Voicu, University of Bucharest, Bucharest 2, Romania

Paper: Centralization of decision-making – a way to bypass expert advice? Comparison of Irish and Slovak advisory committees during Covid-19 pandemic

Author(s):
Róbert Martin Hudec, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
Bernadette Connaughton, University of Limerick, Limerick, IrelandNot particpating
Katarina Staronova, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia

Presenter(s):
Róbert Martin Hudec, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia

Paper: The institution of city manager in Romania – from professionalization to politicization

Author/Presenter:
Liviu Radu, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Paper: Involvement of stakeholders in the municipal decision-making process in the context of ecology and environmental protection. Example of Poland, Slovenia and Italy

Author/Presenter:
Justyna Wasil, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland

Paper: Empirical social science data for Integrated Biodiversity Conservation Planning in three South Caucasus National Park Areas

Author(s):
Jan Barkmann, Hochschule Darmstadt - University of Applied Sciences, Darmstadt, Germany
Talin Katalas (1), Stefan Schwarze (2), Johanna Schott (3), Rainer Marggraf (1) (1) Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany (2) Thünen Institute of Farm Economics, Braunschweig (Germany) (3) Thünen Institute of Market Analysis, Braunschweig (Germany)

Presenter(s):
Jan Barkmann, Hochschule Darmstadt - University of Applied Sciences, Darmstadt, Germany

Paper: Nudge policy analysis and its use in ecology

Author/Presenter:
Tatiana Tomova, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Sofia, Bulgaria

Paper: From the Margins to the Forefront: Comparative Lobbying Dynamics in Shaping the EU’s Sustainability Standards

Author(s):
Erekle Pirveli, Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Shumaila Yousafzai, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan

Presenter(s):
Erekle Pirveli, Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia

Paper: Enhancing Student Engagement in Public Administration Courses: Insights from a Flipped Classroom Approach – A Case Study

Author(s):
Mitja Decman, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Maja Klun, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Presenter(s):
Mitja Decman, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Paper: Secondary School Students’ Basic Values and Perceptions of Public Administration as a Possible Reason for the Decreasing Willingness to Study Public Administration Study Programmes in Czechia and Slovakia

Author(s):
Ivan Maly, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
Beata Mikusova Merickova, University of Matej Bel, Banska Bystrica, SlovakiaNot particpating
Maria Murray Svidronova, University of Matej Bel, Banska Bystrica, SlovakiaNot particpating
Nikoleta Muthová, University of Matej Bel, Banska Bystrica, SlovakiaNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Ivan Maly, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

Paper: Game on: from bored to a higher engaged students in education

Author(s):
Ruxandra Irina Popescu, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, RomaniaNot particpating
Oana Matilda Sabie, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania

Presenter(s):
Oana Matilda Sabie, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania

Paper: The Impact of Skills Development Using ChatGPT on Employability of Public Administration Students: The Case of Slovenia

Author(s):
Dejan Ravšelj, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Aleksander Aristovnik, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Presenter(s):
Dejan Ravšelj, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Paper: Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Innovative Approaches in Public Administration Education for Post-Conflict Reconstruction

Author/Presenter:
Sorin Burlacu, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania

Paper: Use of artificial intelligence by NGOs working in the public interest in the field of development of a digital society

Author/Presenter:
Nejc Brezovar, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Paper: Women Leadership in the Non-Governmental Sector: A comparative study - Romania and the Republic of Moldova

Author(s):
Ovidiu Puiu, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Cornelia Felicia Macarie, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Ovidiu Puiu, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Paper: Successful Fundraising Practices of Romanian NGOs

Author/Presenter:
Paula Beudean, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Paper: The role of administrative law in “illiberal democracies”. How authoritarian regimes use the instruments of ‘dual state’, on the example of Poland

Author/Presenter:
Jowanka Jakubek-Lalik, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland

Paper: Assessing the impact of general culture on the robustness and strength of the Rule of Law

Author/Presenter:
Gyorgy Gajduschek, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Paper: The Pan-European General Principles on Transnational Mutual Assistance and Participation in Administrative Procedures and Transfrontier Cooperation between Administrative Authorities

Author(s):
Dacian Dragos, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Cristina Haruta, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Presenter(s):
Dacian Dragos, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

The discussion panel will be moderated by:

Prof. Jean-Michel Eymeri-Douzans, President of European Group for Public Administration (EGPA) and Vice-Rector at Sciences Po Toulouse.

Prof. Calin Hintea, Dean, College of Political, Administrative and Communication Sciences, Babes Bolyai University and immediate Past President, Network of Institutes and Schools of Public Administration in Central and Eastern Europe (NISPAcee).

Moderators will set the scene by overviewing PA reforms in the EU’s enlargement process and highlighting theoretical and practical areas of significance (5 min. each). 

Panel speakers (TBC) will have 15 minutes each, followed by a moderated discussion:

Ms. Ketevan Tsanava, Director, Policy Planning and Government Coordination Department, Administration of the Government of Georgia

Mr. Jaba Devdariani, Policy Advisor, UNDP Georgia

Ms. Maia Dvalisvhili, Deputy Head, Civil Service Bureau of Georgia

Background:

In June 2022, Georgia was granted a European perspective, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards EU integration. This was followed by obtaining EU candidacy in December 2023, with anticipation building for the start of accession talks. This trajectory underscores the central role that the EU integration process plays in stimulating ongoing democratization reforms within Georgia, particularly in Public Administration.

Aligned with the EU-Georgia Association Agreement, which expressly addresses public administration and civil service reform alongside the fight against corruption, Georgia embarked on the Public Administration Reform (PAR) process in 2015.

The first PAR framework identified six priority areas for reform: Policy planning, Public service and Human Resource Management (HRM), Accountability, Service Delivery, Public Finance Management, and Local Self-Government. The "PAR Roadmap 2020" was formulated to achieve these objectives, with three action plans implemented between 2015 and 2020.

Following a three-year gap, the Georgian government adopted the "Public Administration Reform Strategy for 2023-2026" in 2023, accompanied by its Action Plan for 2023-2024. This strategy covers critical aspects of public administration, including Policy planning and coordination, Civil service and HRM, Accountability, and Public service delivery. Moreover, it serves as a guiding document for various policy frameworks, such as the Decentralization Strategy, Public Service Development Strategy, Public Finance Management Strategy, Digital Governance Strategy, OGP Georgia Action Plan, and National Anti-Corruption Strategy.

Donors and civil society institutions supporting PAR actively engage in monitoring and assessing ongoing reforms, advocating for robust and comprehensive measures in PA reform to ensure alignment with the latest EU enlargement methodology and accession criteria, while adhering to the EU Principles of Public Administration. In the context of becoming a candidate country, PAR reform assumes an even greater significance, serving as the foundation for aligning Georgian public institutions with the EU and fostering synergy between them.

The discussion panel will center on the key areas of Georgia's public administration system, essential for EU integration, and will examine and discuss the progress made thus far, along with the challenges faced.

Discussion Points:

●      Georgia’s PA Reform: Progress and Future Steps: Evaluate the progress made in Georgia's PA reform efforts and identify key areas for future enhancement, considering the EU accession process's evolving dynamics.

●      Lessons Learned from PA Reform During and After EU Accession: Reflect on past experiences of PA reform in countries undergoing EU accession and extract valuable insights to inform future strategies and approaches.

●      Digital Governance & Transparency: Explore the role of digital governance in enhancing transparency and efficiency within public administration systems, drawing on best practices and emerging trends in the field.

Paper: Beyond Conflict: Exploring Economic, Political and Administrative Cooperation Potential in the Black Sea Area

Author(s):
Marcela Tusca, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, RomaniaOnline participation
Professor Dr. Dragos Paul Aligica, University of Bucharest and Romanian Academy

Presenter(s):
Marcela Tusca, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, RomaniaOnline participation

Paper: NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT - Case Study ”- The impact of personnel quality of life on the Personnel Management of the Ministry of National Defense”

Author/Presenter:
DANIEL-DORIN CUCURA, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Paper: Constraints of the Extension of the Trans-European Networks to Ukraine

Author/Presenter:
Balázs Szilágyi, Ludovika University of Public Service , Budapest, Hungary

Opening remarks:

·       Mr. Alikhan BAIMENOV, Chairman, Steering Committee, Astana Civil Service Hub

·       Ms. Eka AKOBIA, NISPAcee President, Caucasus University

Speakers:

Public Administration in the New Reality: Georgian perspective

Ms.Maia DVALISHVILI, Deputy Head, Civil Service Bureau of Georgia

Public Administration Reforms in Azerbaijan

Mr.Bahram KHALILOV, Deputy Chairman, State Examination Center, Republic of Azerbaijan

When the Four Horsemen of Apocalypse get the Schengen Visa: Effects of pandemic, war and other externally induced crises on European public administration

Mr. Miroslav BEBLAVY, expert PAR, Slovakia

Public Administration and Sustainable Development: Challenges and Opportunities for Tajikistan

Mr. Davron SAFARZODA, Rector, the APA under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan (TBC)

The Promise and Challenges of Behavioural Public Policy: A View from Central Asia

Dr. Saltanat JANENOVA, Lecturer in Public Policy, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol; Visiting Professor, Academy of Public Administration under the President of Kazakhstan

The New Reality is marked by substantial levels of instability, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, set against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions, climate change, digital transformation, increasing populations, urbanization, migration, and environmental degradation. These intricate and interconnected phenomena present serious challenges to public administration systems worldwide. This panel session's primary beneficiaries include civil servants, scientists, and practitioners within the realm of public administration, actively involved in the development and execution of Public Administration Reform (PAR) policies.

Paper: Mechanisms for Managing Medical Institutions in Times of War Crisis

Author/Presenter:
Tengiz Verulava, Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia

Paper: The contractualization of environmental protection in international law: exploring legal and governance solutions for post-conflict reconstruction in Azerbaijan

Author/Presenter:
Valentina Chabert, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy

Paper: Public Control in the Practice of Citizen Participation in Public Decision-making: New Trends and Technologies in Local Self-Government of Serbia and Russia

Author/Presenter:
Galina Bannykh, Ural Federal University, Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation

Paper: Digital tools promoting participatory budget participation at the local level – examples from Slovenia

Author(s):
Nejc Brezovar, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
as. Maša Bahovec

Presenter(s):
Nejc Brezovar, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Paper: Participatory Budgeting as a Social Innovation: Motives and Outcomes of Enactment /Based on the example of the city of Tartu/

Author/Presenter:
Meline Avagyan, American University of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia

Paper: Ways to involve citizens in the decision making process. The case or rural communities of the North Western Region from Romania.

Author(s):
Ioana Gabriela Bulau - Olaru, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Ana Elena Ranta, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Viorel Stanica, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Presenter(s):
Ioana Gabriela Bulau - Olaru, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Paper: Judicial attitude in Poland. Challenges for judicial system reformers lay beyond laws?

Author/Presenter:
Patrycja Joanna Suwaj, The Jacob of Paradies University, Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland

Paper: Misuse of administrative resources in Georgian elections: Winning elections before the election day

Author(s):
Nino Dolidze, Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Archil Abashidze, Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Nino tsverava, Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia

Presenter(s):
Nino Dolidze, Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia

Paper: Western Sanctions Evasion Through Third Countries: A Case Study of Georgia’s Sanctioned Cars Re-Export to Russia

Author(s):
Vakhtang Partsvaniya, Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Erekle Pirveli, Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia

Presenter(s):
Vakhtang Partsvaniya, Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia

Paper: Social capital and performance of public councils in Kazakhstan

Author(s):
Gulnur Makulbayeva, The Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan
Zhuldyz Davletbayeva, The Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan
Dr. Yerlan Abil, Academy of Public Administration under the President of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan

Presenter(s):
Gulnur Makulbayeva, The Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan

Paper: Exploring the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming Tax Administration: Some Evidence from Central and Eastern Europe

Author(s):
Aleksander Aristovnik, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Dejan Ravšelj, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Presenter(s):
Dejan Ravšelj, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Paper: Strengthening the Role of Independent Fiscal Institution (IFI) in PFM system of Georgia

Author/Presenter:
Shorena Kakhidze, Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia

Paper: The fiscal impact of the next EU enlargement. An exploration.

Author/Presenter:
Frank Naert, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium

Paper: Digitalization and deregulation as sources of economic growth and fiscal stability: Slovak case

Author(s):
Juraj Nemec, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
Peter Pisár, University of Matej Bel, Banska Bystrica, SlovakiaNot particpating
Stanislava Honzová

Presenter(s):
Juraj Nemec, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

Paper: Public Policy Ecosystem: rethinking in post-conflict reconstruction and digital transformations

Author/Presenter:
Olexandr Kilievych, National University "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy", Kyiv, Ukraine

Paper: Socially Responsible Investments as a Factor of Ensuring Public Welfare in Post-war Recovery in Ukraine

Author(s):
Lesya Ilchenko-Syuyva, National University "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy", Kyiv, UkraineOnline participation
Eugene Syuyva, Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, Kyiv, Ukraine

Presenter(s):
Lesya Ilchenko-Syuyva, National University "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy", Kyiv, UkraineOnline participation

Paper: Governance in Post-war Reconstruction of Ukraine: Sustainability and Innovation

Author/Presenter:
Valeriy Tertychka, National University "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy", Kyiv, Ukraine

Paper: War Ukrainian refugees as a challenge for multicultural education of Czech health workers

Author(s):
Olga Angelovska, Charles University, Prague 1, Czech Republic
Karolína Dobiášová, First Faculty of Medicine Charles University, Prague, Czech RepublicNot particpating
Jolana Kopsa Tesinova, First Faculty of Medicine Charles University, Prague, Czech RepublicNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Olga Angelovska, Charles University, Prague 1, Czech Republic

Paper: Interdisciplinarity and administrative jurisprudence

Author/Presenter:
Adam Rixer, Karoli Gaspar University Of Reform Church, Budapest, Hungary

Paper: The Romanian education system in times of Covid-19 pandemic: an exploratory study

Author(s):
Corina Cristiana Nastaca, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Marius Profiroiu, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania

Presenter(s):
Corina Cristiana Nastaca, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania

Paper: Living Lab, a tool for education and problem solving in Public Administration

Author(s):
Gabriel-Alexandru Todea, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Hosu Ioan, FSPAC - Department of Communication, Public Relations and Advertising, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Tomo? Paul-Andrei, FSPAC - Department of Public Administration, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Presenter(s):
Gabriel-Alexandru Todea, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Paper: A Comparative Systematic Review of Indirect Forms of Gender Discrimination from Romania and Denmark among Higher Education Employees

Author(s):
Giorgiana Gasca, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Cornelia Felicia Macarie, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Giorgiana Gasca, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Methodological Framework for Monitoring Human Resources - General Principles

Mr. Refic BEGIC, Director, the Agency for the Civil Service, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Civil Service HRM in Kazakhstan: Best Practices

Mr. Alibek AKHMEDYAROV, Chief of Staff, the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs

The Сompetencies Framework in Public Administration in North Macedonia: A Comparative Approach 

Mr. Jahi JAHIJA, Professor, University Tetova, North Macedonia

Talent Management for the Public Sector: Kazakhstan Case

Ms. Ainur KARBOZOVA, Deputy Chairman of the Board M. Narikbayev KAZGUU Univerisity

Q&A

Closing remarks

Paper: Classic and fresh public decisions on regeneration of subtle energy for post-conflict development. The road not taken by Romania

Author(s):
Ioana Teodora Bitoiu, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania
Cristina Elena Nicolescu, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, RomaniaNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Ioana Teodora Bitoiu, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania

Paper: Unbalanced Triple Helix Model? The Hungarian state as an actor within the startup ecosystem

Author/Presenter:
Judit Szakos, Ludovika University of Public Service , Budapest, Hungary

Paper: The contractualization of environmental protection in international law: exploring legal and governance solutions for post-conflict reconstruction in Azerbaijan

Author/Presenter:
Valentina Chabert, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy

Paper: On the concept of “Administrative Traditions” A critical view

Author/Presenter:
Gyorgy Gajduschek, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Paper: Public Policies for Science Parks Creation in Central Europe.

Author(s):
Miroslav Šipikal, University of Economics of Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia
Klaudia Glittová, University of Economics of Bratislava, Bratislava, SlovakiaNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Miroslav Šipikal, University of Economics of Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia

Paper: Policy-making coordination within the Core Executive of EU Member States

Author/Presenter:
Jean-Michel Eymeri-Douzans, European Group for Public Administration EGPA, Brussels, Belgium

Paper: Empirical evaluation of the strategic planning effectiveness in the public sector

Author(s):
Primoz Pevcin, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, SloveniaOnline participation
Hamit Qeriqi, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia & University of Rijeka, Croatia Primož Pevcin, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Presenter(s):
Primoz Pevcin, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, SloveniaOnline participation

Paper: Challenges and lessons learned by Romania in the process of planning and coordinating the international development cooperation policies against the new global dares backdrop

Author(s):
Ioana Teodora Bitoiu, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania
Cristina Elena Nicolescu, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, RomaniaNot particpating
Crina Radulescu, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, RomaniaNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Ioana Teodora Bitoiu, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania

Paper: Career patterns of Lithuanian local councillors

Author/Presenter:
Aistė Lazauskienė, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania

Paper: Assessment of the notion of democracy among municipal councilors in Lithuania

Author(s):
Jurga Bucaite Vilke, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania
Aistė Lazauskienė, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania
Viktorija Baranauskiene, Ieva Dryzaite, Vytautas Magnus University, Vytautas Kavolis Transdisciplinary Institute for Social Sciences and Humanities, Kaunas, Lithuania

Presenter(s):
Jurga Bucaite Vilke, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania

Paper: Denison's model in the context of Romanian prefectures. Is there room for improvement?

Author(s):
Bianca Andrianu, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Adrian Hudrea, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Bianca Andrianu, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Paper: Climate change policies on local level: driven by state or municipal networks? (basis of a comparative paper covering local authorities of Central and Eastern Europe

Author/Presenter:
Eva Hejzlarova, Charles University, Prague 1, Czech Republic

Paper: Social media use among Hungarian local governments in the light of changing user habits

Author(s):
Csáki-Hatalovics Gyula Balázs, Karoli Gaspar University Of Reform Church, Budapest, Hungary
Peter Molnar, Karoli Gaspar University Of Reform Church, Budapest, Hungary
Ferenc Varga, Karoli Gaspar University Of Reform Church, Budapest, Hungary

Presenter(s):
Csáki-Hatalovics Gyula Balázs, Karoli Gaspar University Of Reform Church, Budapest, Hungary

Paper: Case Study on Information Vulnerabilities in the Context of Public Sector Digitalization

Author(s):
Marius-Adrian Solcan, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Cornelia Felicia Macarie, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Marius-Adrian Solcan, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Paper: Media Consumption During Security Crises: The Israeli Public During the Iron Swords War

Author(s):
Raphaël Zumofen, University of Lausanne, Sion, SwitzerlandOnline participation
Vincent Mabillard, Free University of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
Gal Yavetz, Bar-Ilan University, Israel (gal.yavetz@biu.ac.il)

Presenter(s):
Vincent Mabillard, Free University of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium

Paper: The concept of the smart sustainable city in Hungarian planning practice

Author/Presenter:
Tibor Laszlo Busko, Ludovika University of Public Service , Budapest, Hungary

Paper: FISCAL TRANSPARENCY OF THE LOCAL BUDGETS: DOES OPPOTRUNITY FOR DIGITALIZATION EXIST?

Author(s):
Yuri Krivorotko, Zhdanovichi, Belarus
Dmitriy Sokol, Belarus State University, Minsk, BelarusParticipation cancelled

Presenter(s):
Yuri Krivorotko, Zhdanovichi, Belarus

Paper: Mapping green policies in a state budget: case of Slovenia

Author(s):
Lenart Lah, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Maja Klun, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tatjana Stanimirovic, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, SloveniaNot particpating
Žiga Kotnik, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Presenter(s):
Lenart Lah, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Paper: Principles-based approach to a municipal and regional finance reform in Slovakia

Author(s):
Jan Mazur, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
Matej Kacaljak, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia

Presenter(s):
Jan Mazur, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia

Paper: Doubling Down on Pork? The Impact of Dual Mandate Holding on the Spending of Grants

Author(s):
Benjamin Descamps, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
Carine Smolders, Ghent University, Ghent, BelgiumNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Benjamin Descamps, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium

Paper: Policy researcher as an effective promoter of change based on qualitative evidence: mission impossible?

Author/Presenter:
Eva Hejzlarova, Charles University, Prague 1, Czech Republic

Paper: Integrity Policy Making in Public Institutions on the example of Georgia

Author/Presenter:
Nino Tsukhishvili, Georgian Institute of Public Affairs, Tbilisi, Georgia

Paper: Sustainability – A Responsible Conduct of Local Governments for Future Generations

Author/Presenter:
Mihaela Victorita Carausan, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania

Paper: Policies to Improve Educational Outcomes for Students on Public Administration Master Level Programs in Georgia (Literature review)

Author(s):
Tamar Kakutia, International Black Sea University, Tbilisi State, Georgia
Nino Tsereteli, International Black Sea University

Presenter(s):
Tamar Kakutia, International Black Sea University, Tbilisi State, Georgia

Paper: Universities and Building Resilient Leaders - A Holistic Approach to Public Administration Education in Romania

Author/Presenter:
Catalin Pirvu, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania

Paper: Supporting students to avoid dropping out – research and pilot study

Author/Presenter:
Márta Katalin KORPICS, Ludovika University of Public Service , Budapest, HungaryOnline participation

Paper: The Use of ChatGPT in Public Administration Higher Education: A Pilot Study

Author(s):
Emese Belenyesi, Ludovika University of Public Service , Budapest, HungaryOnline participation
Andrea Győrfyné Kukoda, Ludovika University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary

Presenter(s):
Emese Belenyesi, Ludovika University of Public Service , Budapest, HungaryOnline participation

Paper: State Owners in the Internal Market of the European Union: Competitive Risks and Rule of Law

Author(s):
Ildikó Bartha, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
Tamas M. Horvath, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, HungaryNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Ildikó Bartha, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary

Paper: Clause of abuse of the right to public information - theoretical framework and practice on the example of Polish court jurisprudence

Author/Presenter:
Bartosz Wilk, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland

Paper: According to administrative statistics, how efficient are the administrative units in Slovenia?

Author(s):
Žiga Kotnik, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Polonca Kovač, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, SloveniaNot particpating

Presenter(s):
Žiga Kotnik, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

The mission statements of NISPAcee, as well as those of most other international academic and professional organizations in the field of Public Administration (PA) and related fields, typically include references to connecting with and applying insights from the global, international and/or European knowledge resources. Similarly, most learned societies, journals, and other research forums with an international focus typically strive to "include" hitherto underrepresented regions such as CEE. Moreover, these efforts often do not stop at symbolic declarations, but extend to well-considered and long-term commitments, policies backed by visible efforts and resources.

However, the relevance of the so-called NISPAcee region - the former socialist countries - for mainstream, mostly Western, PA scholarship is not always straightforward, especially in view of the frequency of manuscript rejections justified with the geographical focus of CEE research as "uninteresting" from a global (i.e. mainstream) perspective. Similarly, researchers, students and practitioners specializing in the CEE region sometimes feel uncomfortable using mainstream concepts and theories to describe and explain CEE administrative phenomena.

The aim of this panel is to elicit and contrast perceptions, insights, interpretations, explanations and foresights on the above contradictions. Is the CEE region adequately represented in mainstream scholarship, either as a source of empirical insights or in terms of "high-end" scholarly contributions? If not, what incentives or constraints underlie this imbalance, and how can it - can it? - be adequately addressed, and by whom? How do recent phenomena such as emerging polycrises and the global emergence of illiberal backsliding affect these dynamics? The panelists, who represent diverse geographical regions and have extensive experience in international scholarly engagement, seek to explore these and related questions.

AWARD CEREMONY

Announcements of winners and presentation of NISPAcee Awards:

• NISPAcee Merit Award presented to:

Kakha Shengelia, President, Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia

·       Best Comparative Policy Paper presented at the 32nd NISPAcee Annual Conference 2024

Awarded paper:

"How blame avoidance and credit claiming influence experimental policymaking.”

Authors: Ringa Raudla, Külli Sarapuu, Johanna Vallistu, Kerli Onno, and Nastassia Harbuzova

Invitation to the 33rd NISPAcee Annual Conference 2025 presented by:

Miroslav Šipikal , Head of Department of Public Administration and Regional Development,

University of Economics, Faculty of National Economy, Bratislava, Slovakia

Main Conference Theme:

Polycrisis and multi-level governance: Impacts, lessons learned, challenges and opportunities

Term: May 22-24, 2025

Venue: University of Economics, Faculty of National Economy, Bratislava, Slovakia