States, Markets, and Civil Society

The States, Markets, and Civil Society department of the Institute of Public Administration examines how politics and governance, businesses, citizens, and societal organisations collaborate to address major societal challenges. This includes issues such as inequality, migration, and sustainability.

Our focus is on three key themes: the regulation of the economy and its impact on political decision-making; developing effective and inclusive solutions for societal issues; and the relationships between governments, citizens, businesses, and societal organisations.

Through our research programmes Public Governance and Civil Society and Political Economy and Public Policy, we make a valuable contribution to the development of effective and inclusive policies. Additionally, we offer solutions to improve collaboration between all stakeholders, with the goal of finding sustainable solutions to major societal challenges.