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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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Successful completion of the evaluation of the Saxon Regulatory Control Council Act

The NIPAG has successfully evaluated the Saxon Regulatory Control Council Act. The establishment of the Saxon Regulatory Control Council has generally proven its worth, although its impact falls short of the expectations of the legislature.

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Interview with Prof. Mario Martini on Deutschlandfunk

The German government has presented a draft bill on biometric facial recognition. Deutschlandfunk interviewed Prof. Mario Martini (NIPAG) to discuss the extent to which this proposal is compatible with EU law.

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Launch of the project "AI and AI Compliance in Public Administration"

The research project “AI and AI Compliance in Public Administration” examines how artificial intelligence is used in public administration and what rules apply.

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Transformation challenges and administrative capacity of the environmental administration in North Rhi

How can an effective environmental administration be secured in times of external challenges and a shrinking supply of qualified personnel? The project provides an analysis of the current situation with the aim of evaluating the administration's performance in environmental and nature conservation, as well as the challenges arising from the transformation.

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Launch of the project “Evaluation of the administrative regulation on public participation”

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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Expansion of the project KJSG Implementation Support

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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