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01 February 2010
Call for contributions on Future Research on ICT for Governance and Policy Modelling
Although the main focus of the contributions is ICT research, the submission of position papers dealing with other related disciplines, such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, economics, sociology, political sciences, law and services are also encouraged.

Authors of the 5 best papers of this call will be invited to join the CROSSROAD Expert Scientific Committee.
 
Important Dates:
Deadline for submission of position papers: 25 February 2010
Announcement of results and best papers: 25 March 2010
 
To download the full call for contributions click here
To view the entire news article click here

07 December 2009
Featured News Article
Posted to UNPAN News is an article about the European Commission JRC, Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS) releasing a comprehensive report on social and economic implications of Social Computing [aka Web2.0, social media].

To read the entire article click here

28 September 2009
Call for Interest: Post-Doctoral and Senior Researchers at the IPTS - JRC Seville, Spain
Vacancy Announcement at the Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS), Joint Research Centre (JRC). Please click here for additional information. Deadline for Application: 15 October 2009.
29 July 2009
The German Technical Cooperation (GTZ GmbH) is currently preparing the tender for the EU-financed project "China-Europe Public Administration"

The German Technical Cooperation (GTZ GmbH) is currently preparing the tender for the EU-financed project "China-Europe Public Administration" (CEPA II) in the P.R. of China, and are consequently looking for a public administration expert with knowledge of the Chinese public administration reform process. Please find below the requirement profiles of the candidates as well as a short project description.

Key Expert 1: Team Leader
 
• University degree in Public Administration, Public Management, Law or equivalent in related fields (Post-graduate degree in relevant fields is an asset)
• Minimum 10 years of experience relevant to the areas such as experience in public administration reform processes in transitional countries at the level of legislation development and implementation
• Minimum 3 years as Technical Assistance Team Leader in service contracts in transition or developing countries
• Proven knowledge and experience of administrative reform processes in the EU
• Proven track record of managing international teams in projects related to the governance sector, rule of law, public sector development (preferably EU projects)
Proven knowledge (work or research) of the Chinese socioeconomic, political and legal framework is an asset
 
Key Expert 2: Human Resources & Quality Control/Management and Performance
 Assessment Expert
 
• University degree in Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or equivalent (Post-graduate degree in relevant fields is an asset)
• Membership to an international professional human resources management and/or quality management bodies is an asset
• Proven track record of working experience in legal and normative aspects of civil service reform processes, human resources development and management, including in the EU 
• Minimum 10 years experience in development and implementation of policies and regulations related to Civil Service reform, EU quality control and performance assessment models in public administrations, preferably in transition economies
• Experience in organisational development and institutional strengthening, preferably within transition economies (Eastern Europe and/or South East Asia) is an asset
• Previous experience as Technical Assistance Team Leader in service contracts would be an asset (the expert might be asked to act for Expert I in his/her absence) 
• Proven knowledge (work or research) of the Chinese socioeconomic, political and legal framework is an asset

The project:

The implementing agency of CEPA II is the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the PRC (MoHRSS); other direct beneficiaries of the project are the China National School of Administration (CNSA) and the State Commission Office for Public Sector Reform (SCOPSR).
The project is expected to contribute to the reform of public administrations in specific thematic areas:

1. Improved efficiency, accountability and responsiveness of public administrations/public sector units in managing and delivering services to citizens, so as to promote equal access to public services for all;
2. Enhancement of the Civil Service and Human Resources System in government administrations and public sector unit; sound HR and civil servants policies are defined, capacities to enforce policies are strengthened and staff performance  in public administrations and public sector units is improved;
3. Support to definition and implementation of quality management in government administrations/public sector units and staff/institutional performance assessment frameworks based on participatory approaches (including piloting);
4. Strengthening EU-China dialogue on governance issues and government management (including the organization of the Annual EU-China High Level Senior Forum and EU-China local governments' roundtables).

For further information, please contact:

Ms. Judith Hopp
Project Management Assistant
International Services
Abteilung Fokusregion China
 
gtz¦IS International Services
German Technical Cooperation
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit GmbH
Postfach 5180
65726 Eschborn
T: +49 6196/79-3288
F: +49 6196/79-803288
E: judith.hopp@gtz.de
I: www.gtz.de


29 June 2009
eGov Workshop Brussels - Public Finance: ICT Solutions using SOA & Web Services

The Workshop will be held in Brussels, Belgium on 19 February 2009. Admission is at no cost. The Workshop theme focuses on the use of the internet and web services in eGovernment, especially for public sector revenue and tax issues. The Workshop is hosted by the Belgian Federal Ministry of Finance, and it will take place in central Brussels, beside the train station, Gare du Nord.

The full Programme is available here


20 May 2009
Call for Interest for Doctoral Researcher/Post-Doctoral Researchers/Senior Researchers at the IPTS - JRC Seville, Spain
Vacancy Announcement at the Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS), Joint Research Centre (JRC). Please click here for additional information. Deadline for Application: 14 June 2009.
24 February 2009
3rd Edition of Master of Science (MSc) in "Public Procurement Management for Sustainable Development
Training to be held at the ILO/Turin and the University of Turin, Italy. The on-line registration system allows candidates to apply to the Programme over the web. The deadline for submission of applications is March 2009. Information on programme contents, methodology, fees and enrolment conditions are available on the ILO/Turin website http://www.itcilo.org/masters/proc.
 
The program has strong focus on strategic thinking around key issues related to management of public procurement processes (legal, technical, economical and administrative competencies). It is a must-attend for procurement and managerial staff from investment projects, central government departments and agencies, regional and local government authorities and public administrations.

26 November 2008
9th European Conference on e-Government
Westminster Business School, University of Westminster, London, UK, 29-30 June 2009.

The 9th Annual ECEG Conference will be held at Westminster Business School, University of Westminster, London in June 2009. Over the years, the European Conference on e-Government (ECEG) has become the main arena for critical discussion of the latest research in the rapidly evolving field of e-government and e-governance. Papers accepted for the conference will be published in the conference proceedings, subject to author registration. Please click here for additional information.

29 August 2008
The Managing Multiethnic Communities Program (MMCP), a project of the Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative (LGI) of the Open Society

Note that the application deadline for these following opportunities is 4 September 2008.

Basic Skills for Teaching Diversity Management
Training of Diversity Trainers
21-27 November 2008
More information and online application: http://lgi.osi.hu/documents.php?id=2079  

Ethnic Diversity and Inclusion in the Local Public Policy Process
Workshop 1 of the Diversity Management Training Jamboree
23-27 November 2008
More information and online application: http://lgi.osi.hu/documents.php?id=2077

Mainstreaming Minority Rights into the Local Public Policy Process
Workshop 2 of the Diversity Management Training Jamboree
23-27 November 2008
More information and online application: http://lgi.osi.hu/documents.php?id=2077  

With any questions or comments, contact:
Eva Badar: LGI Logistics and Training Coordinator: badare@osi.hu 
Petra Kovacs: MMCP Project Management and Researcher: Kovacsp@osi.hu
Meghan Simpson, LGI Research Associate: lgiresearch@osi.hu

The Managing Multiethnic Communities Program of LGI, in cooperation with the Center for Policy Studies (http://cps.ceu.hu/) and Curriculum Resource Center (http://web.ceu.hu/crc/) at Central European University, Budapest, will also hold a Curriculum Development Workshop in Budapest for teachers and instructors in institutions of higher education.

Note that the application deadline is 15 September 2008.
Incorporating Diversity into Public Administration Education Topical Issues in Curriculum Development Workshop
3-7 November 2008
More information and application materials: http://lgi.osi.hu/documents.php?id=2068

Questions and applications can be submitted by email (see Related Files) to:
Meghan Simpson, LGI Research Associate: lgiresearch@osi.hu Curriculum Resource Center: crc@ceu.hu


23 July 2008
E-Democracy Conference at the Danube University Krems, Austria, 29-30 September 2008
"E-Democracy" has managed the jump from trendy "e-word" to reality. Following recommendations issued by the European Council, studies and projects conducted in Europe are starting to provide initial findings and results.
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May 12, 2010 to May 14, 2010
Warsaw

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