Conference Agenda

Session
ReSPA: Inclusive and Transparent Policy-making in a Digital World
Time:
Thursday, 05/Sept/2024:
4:15pm - 5:45pm

Session Chair: Jelena MRDAK, Regional School for Public Administration
 Location: Room B6

36, Second floor, New Building, Syggrou 136, 17671, Kallithea, Athens.

Speakers :

 

  • Nedzib Delic

Public Administration Reform Coordinators Office - Cabinet of the Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Bosnia and Herzegovinia

  • Lidija Ljumovic,  Director General

Ministry of Public Administration Developing and Cooperation with CSOs, Montenegro

  • Gordana Gapikj Dimitrovska

State Advisor,  Ministry of Information Society and Administration, North Macedonia

  • Danilo Roncevic,  Director of Human Resources Management Service

Government of the Republic of Serbia,  Human Resources Management Service, Serbia

  • Qendrim Bytyqi

Acting Head, Department for Management of Public Officials,  Ministry of Internal Affairs, Kosovo


Session Abstract

The Discussion panel will focus on the following indicative topics:

  • To present current practices from the Western Balkan region in using digital tools for more inclusive and transparent policy-making.

  • To identify challenges and barriers in using digital tools in policy processes.

  • To discuss future trends and innovations in policy-making, such as using behavioral insights to help design better policies

The digital revolution is reshaping governance and policy-making processes worldwide. Digital tools and technologies offer unprecedented opportunities to enhance inclusivity and transparency in policy-making, fostering greater civic engagement, accountability, and trust in government institutions. This panel discussion aims to explore the current landscape, challenges, and best practices associated with inclusive and transparent policy-making in the digital age.
 
Key topics will be addressed by the panelists as: the use of digital tools for civic engagement will be explored, including platforms and applications that facilitate citizen participation in policy-making, how digital technologies can enhance transparency in governance through open data and digital reporting and the challenges and risks associated with digital policy-making, such as the sustainability of digital solutions, internal coordination among government institutions, digital divide etc.


No contributions were assigned to this session.