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NIPAG - Research on and for the public administration

Research on and for administration  - that is the motto of the National Institute for Public Administration Germany (NIPAG). The NIPAG delivers pioneering research that can be effectively translated into administrative practice and evidence-based policy and advice through a unified approach. The results of our research and consultancy work are directly integrated into a comprehensive transfer programme that includes national and international conferences, workshops and seminars. The NIPAG employs around 60 researchers from a variety of disciplines. They unite legal, economic, political, social and administrative sciences in one institution. Their comprehensive scope encompasses all aspects pertinent to public administration. The NIPAG is jointly funded by the Federal Government and the States. It establishes benchmarks as a centre for German, European and international research and consultancy in public administration. On the global stage, its represents Germany's overall national interests in public administration research.

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We will be happy to put you in touch with the Institute's management or project staff for your research on a specific topic. We will also be happy to forward your interview request.

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Public Relations

– Alexandra Lessau

Email: alexandra.lessau@foev-speyer.de
Phone: +49 6232 654-393

NIPAG Annual report 2023

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NIPAG Annual report 2022

(in German only)

NIPAG Annual report 2021

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News

  1. News

    On behalf of the State Ministry of Baden-Württemberg, the NIPAG is conducting a project to evaluate the administrative regulation on intensifying public participation in planning and approval procedures.

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  2. News

    The project “KJSG Implementation Support: Restructuring Administrative Structures in the field of Eingliederungshilfe” is being expanded. On behalf of the Federal Ministry for Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMBFSFJ), the National Institute for Public Administration Germany (NIPAG) is supporting a pilot test of new administrative structures in the field of EGH for young people with disabilities in three model communities until December 2027.

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  3. News

    On December 11, 2025, the results of the project ‘Support for the implementation of the Act to Strengthen Children and Youth (KJSG) ‘ were presented at the Federal Ministry of Education, Family Affairs, Seniors, Women, and Youth. In a hybrid event, the project team presented a roadmap and guidelines to support municipalities on the path to inclusive solutions. The aim of the project was to aid municipalities in achieving a more unified approach between youth welfare and integration assistance services for young people with disabilities.

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  4. News

    After four years of intensive work, the results of the project ‘Support for the implementation of the Act to Strengthen Children and Youth (KJSG): Conversion of Administrative Structures in the Area of Integration Assistance’ have now been published. The roadmap and the five accompanying guidelines offer local authorities comprehensive support in converting the administrative structures for the integration assistance of young people. All interested parties can now find the documents online.

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  5. News

    How can knowledge be managed in public administration in such a way that it remains available in the long term and really supports employees in their day-to-day work? This is the question addressed by our new research project.

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    On 27 November 2025, the NIPAG welcomed a high-ranking Mongolian delegation consisting of members of parliament, leading scientists and government representatives to Speyer. The meeting, which was organised by the Hanns Seidel Foundation, focused on the exchange of information on regulatory impact assessment.

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