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Introducing ‘administrative throughput’: New open-access article published in Governance
The first scientific output from the PRIN by the Politecnico di Milano and Dipartimento di Scienze Politiche, Giuridiche e Studi Internazionali - Università di Padova on “Administrative capacity: definitions, [...]
Key Findings from the PRIN Project “Administrative Capacity: Definitions, Measurement, Policies, and Economic Impacts”
What is the level of administrative capacity of Italian municipalities, and how has it changed following the interventions and reforms introduced through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan and [...]
Evento di chiusura PRIN – “Capacità amministrativa: definizioni, misurazione, politiche e impatti economici” – 24 febbraio 2026
L’evento si colloca in conclusione di un progetto PRIN di durata biennale costruito con due università partner, il Politecnico di Milano, Dipartimento di Architettura, Ingegneria delle Costruzioni e Ambiente Costruito- [...]
From knowledge to action: spotlight on a research experience at the #CAPIS Observatory
In this video, Cristina Zerbinati, PhD student in Social Sciences at the University of Padua presents her experience at the Institutional and Administrative Capacity Observatory (#CAPIS), where she has been [...]
Annual Lecture on “Neopopulism and the Crisis of Democracy” held at the School of Economics and Political Science | 15 December 2025
On Monday, 15 December 2025, the School of Economics and Political Science (SESP) hosted its Annual Lecture entitled “Neopopulism and the Crisis of Democracy” held at Aula B1, Via del [...]
Public Policy and Public Administrations in Challenging Times in the EU and Beyond
On 6 November, the event “Public Policy and Public Administrations in Challenging Times in the EU and Beyond” took place in Aula M at Palazzo Wollemborg. The conference, moderated [...]
New article published in Rivista Giuridica del Mezzogiorno on the Commission’s new approach to Cohesion Policy (2028-2034)
A new article by Laura Polverari and Cristina Zerbinati has been published in volume 3/2025 of the Rivista Giuridica del Mezzogiorno. The article, written in Italian, is entitled: Il [...]
RIPP Special Issue published: Populism, public administration and public policy in Italy
The Rivista Italiana di Politiche Pubbliche (RIPP) has published a new Special Issue in volume 3/2025 (December 2025) titled “Populism, Public Administration and Public Policy in Italy.” The Special [...]
#CAPIS Seminar | Negotiating the new Multiannual Financial Framework and the role of Cohesion Policy in challenging times, 4 December 2025
On Thursday, 4 December 2025, at 14:30 PM, in AULA M, Palazzo Wollemborg (via del Santo 26, Padova), the seminar Negotiating the new Multiannual Financial Framework and the role of [...]
#CAPIS Seminar | Business Lobbying in the EU, 20 November 2025
On Thursday, 20 November 2025, at 2:30 PM, in the Aula M of Palazzo Wollemborg (via del Santo 26, Padova), the seminar Business Lobbying in the EU will be held by [...]
#CAPIS Seminar | Il ruolo di gruppi di interesse e società civile nel policymaking, 19 November 2025
On Wednesday, 19 November 2025, at 12:30 PM, in AULA L, Palazzo Bo, via VIII Febbraio 2, Padova, the seminar Il ruolo di gruppi di interesse e società civile nel [...]
#CAPIS Seminar | The Consequences of Brexit – 18 November, 2025
On Tuesday, 18 November 2025, at 14:30 PM, in Aula Nievo at Palazzo Bo (via VIII Febbraio 2, Padova), the seminar The Consequences of Brexit will be held by Professor Sean [...]
#CAPIS Seminar | Leveraging foresight to support and strengthen resilience: methodological approaches and international experiences – 19 November, 2025
On Wednesday, 19 November 2025, at 14:30 PM, in Aula F at Complesso Didattico Piovego (via Ugo Bassi 2, Padova), the seminar Leveraging foresight to support and strengthen resilience: methodological [...]
International conference, Padova 6 November 2025 | Public Policy and Public Administrations in challenging times in the EU and beyond
The international conference “Public Policy and Public Administrations in challenging times in the EU and beyond” will take place on Thursday, 6 November 2025, in Aula M at Palazzo [...]
#CAPIS Seminar | Governi populisti e autorità indipendenti in Italia: i casi del Garante per la protezione dei dati personali e della Consob – 30 November 2025
On Thursday, 30 November 2025, at 12:00 PM, in the Aula B3 at Ca' Borin (Via del Santo 22, Padova), the seminar Governi populisti e autorità indipendenti in Italia: i [...]
