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…
The INNlocal project was present at two major academic and technological events in Bragança. Firstly, it took part in the activities of In2CoP, which took place from 27 to 31 January 2025. At this event, entitled ‘Conference on International Co-operation in Higher Education – Multicultural Co-creation for Future Societies’, INNlocal stood out for its contribution…
September 17th, 18th and 19th 2024 in Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, GermanyExplore how innovation thrives in local governments. Dive into sessions on environmental sustainability, citizenship participation, diversity, and change management. Speakers from across the globe will share insights on transforming communities through innovative practices. Don’t miss this chance to learn and collaborate.Hybrid attendance available…
We are excited to announce the European (Local) Public Innovation Conference hosted by the City University of Applied Sciences Bremen. This conference is an integral part of the INNLocal project, which aims to co-design training and capability-building programs and continuously redesign local public services using mission-oriented innovation, digital-based solutions, and future-oriented methodologies. Conference Dates: 17…
Join us on July 8th at 11:00 AM for a thought-provoking webinar hosted by Fundação FEFAL. This event will delve into the challenges and opportunities associated with fostering a culture of innovation within Portuguese municipalities. Featuring insights from speakers Miguel Oliveira, a specialist in Management, Quality, and Organizational Innovation from the University of Aveiro, and…
On the 17th and 18th of April, the 11th edition of the Seminar on Good Practices in Planning and Public Governance took place, organised by the students of the Masters and Doctoral Courses of the Postgraduate Programme in Planning and Public Governance of the Federal Technological University of Paraná, dedicated to the theme „Governance and Public Policies for Innovation and Efficiency in the Public Sector“. The presentation of the INNLocal project was part of Axis 2 „Public Governance and Development“: Innovation in Public Governance – Territorial Analyses (National Cases).