Author: Jiří Zemánek

From 16–18 September 2025, the Faculty of Public Policies at the Silesian University in Opava will host the second edition of the international conference focused on innovation in local public administration. The programme features opening speeches, keynote lectures, and panel sessions, covering topics such as civic participation, digital transformation, environmental sustainability, and diversity & inclusion. The conference welcomes…

INNlocal arrived in Spain! The INNlocal – Innovation in and through Local Governments – project held a working session at the Rovira i Virgili University, in Spain, dedicated to experimenting with new approaches to innovation in local public administration. The session brought together officials from local authorities for an activity that combined an institutional presentation…

We are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the II. European (Local) Public Innovation Conference, which will take place in September 16–18, 2025, at Silesian University in Opava, Czech Republic. This hybrid conference is part of the INNlocal project, aiming to explore and promote innovation in local public administration. We invite researchers, practitioners,…

We are excited to share the Benchmarking Report on Best and New Practices in Local Public Administration, developed as part of the INNLocal project! This comprehensive study identifies best and new practices in environmental sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and citizenship participation across European municipalities. It provides key insights into how local governments can lead with…

Playtest Session Highlights Innovative Educational Tool from INNlocal Project On Friday, 28 March, a playtest session was held as part of the INNlocal Project – Innovation in and through Local Governments, focusing on the trial of an educational game designed to promote learning in local governance. The session involved students from a master’s program in…

INNlocal Focus Group: One More Step Toward Local Innovation The INNlocal project – Innovation in and through Local Governments – held its Focus Group session on March 28, 2025. The session brought together civil servants from various municipalities, politicians, and technical staff, creating a space for shared reflection on innovation in local governance. Key themes…