EIPA Newsletter
November 2023

21/11/2023

EPSA News

European Public Sector Award 2023-24: What is next?

We are delighted to announce that we received 151 eligible project applications from 27 different countries at all levels of government and three EU institutions. The widespread participation in the Award demonstrates the commitment of the public sector to continuous improvement to address the new challenges posed by the green and digital transformation. The application phase is closed but the EPSA journey has just started! What is next? We can now step into the next stage: evaluation. All eligible applications will be assessed by independent evaluators from the private and public sector.

EIPA News

Strengthening Partnership with the German Academy of Public Administration

EIPA took an important step in deepening its collaboration with the German Federal Academy of Public Administration (BAköV). Led by General Director Marco Ongaro, the EIPA delegation engaged in discussions with key figures from the German Federal Administration addressing crucial topics such as lifelong learning, knowledge transfer amid demographic changes, digitalisation in the German state, and the challenges of AI in the public sector. The meeting emphasised the importance of international cooperation in advancing effective governance and administrative practices, aiming to foster joint initiatives and projects for a positive impact on the German public sector.

Common Assessment Framework (CAF) 

Shaping the Future of European Public Administration: Highlights from the CAF National Correspondents Meeting in Madrid

The event featured panels discussing Spanish EU priorities aligned with CAF, the significance of Quality Culture, and the progress of CAF implementation in the public sector. It highlighted the CAF’s role in shaping EU quality culture within the public sector and its adaptability to evolving work environments, reinforcing the commitment to excellence in European public administration.

EIPA in Conversation with

Dynamic Excellence with CAF: Agile Strategies for Advancing Continuous Improvements

Mark your calendars and join our upcoming episode on 5 December from 13:00 to 14:30 CET to learn how to harness change, foster innovation, and implement agile approaches to navigate challenges in public administration.
The conversation will focus on achieving efficiency, responsiveness, and overall effectiveness specifically in the context of the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) Action Plans.

International Benchmarking Study

Launch of the International Benchmarking Study 2022-25 Dashboard

In October our experts presented the key findings of the first chapter of the sub-study 2022 which focuses on public administration and we launched the “International Benchmarking Study” dashboard. The dashboard, available on our website, provides an interactive way to access and explore data.

EIPA Series on New Work in German

23 November –  Embracing diversity and avoiding discrimination

Lernen Sie theoretische und praktische Grundlagen kennen und tauschen Sie Erfahrungen mit anderen Teilnehmern aus. Begleiten Sie Prof. Dr. Gundula Gwenn Hiller von der Hochschule der Bundesagentur für Arbeit in Mannheim und gewinnen Sie Einblicke in "Vielfalt leben und Diskriminierung vermeiden – die Sprache macht es" am 23 November.

Enhancing the European Administrative Space (ComPAct): what it is (not) and what is (not) in it for the national administrations

The Commission Communication on enhancing the European Administrative Space (ComPAct) outlines a comprehensive set of measures aimed at strengthening the capacities of public administrations across the EU. The blog briefly explores the context and scope of ComPAct, providing practical insights into its implications and benefits for EU Member States. Additionally, it addresses the potential impact on accession countries, funding mechanisms for concrete actions, and outlines the roadmap for 2024.

Competitive Dialogue – Bringing the dialogue to a successful conclusion 

Curious about the art of closing the dialogue phase effectively in Competitive Dialogue procedures under EU Public Procurement Directives? Then head to our blog which discusses practical considerations for awarding bodies when concluding the dialogue phase and calling for final tenders in Competitive Dialogue procedures under Directive 2014/24/EU. It outlines key issues such as the affordability, sustainability, and unconditionality of final tenders, emphasising the need for consistency with project requirements.