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At the meeting, the future cooperation between the KDZ - Centre for Public Administration Research and the Council of European Municipalities and Regions was elaborated.

On October 10th the "Digitalization Working Group" was established and held its constituent first meeting.

On October 13th Rio Nolutshungu, Chief Officer of Municipal Capabilities and Governance at SALGA visited KDZ.

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted systemic and societal weaknesses as if through a magnifying glass, making us aware that public sector organizations are often not resilient enough to respond adequately to shocks and stress scenarios. With the aim of promoting the resilience of public sector organizations in the EU-Member States, the OECD, together with the KDZ - Centre for Public Administration Research, has conducted eleven case studies, each focusing on a specific CAF user organization. Read first insights on KDZ blog by showcasing challenges, innovative practices, lessons learned and the role of CAF for resilience based on the eleven CAF user organizations analyzed.

Last week the CAF User Conference CAF organized under the Czech Presidency took place in Prague. The KDZ was represented by Head of CAF Centre Philip Parzer.

Sofia Calzola is an Italian master’s student at the University of Perugia (Università degli Studi di Perugia) and will support KDZ during her ERASMUS internship till February 2023.

On November 8th and 9th, KDZ together with the OECD Public Governance and the Austrian Ministry for Public Service conduct the Deep Dive Workshop in Vienna.

These days representatives of the member cities of CSPF (European Cities for Sustainable Public Finances) met in Barcelona and discussed economic inequality.

Organisations awarded the CAF label receive a CAF wall board to increase the visibility of their efficient and high-quality services.

In December 2022 the CAF Centre of KDZ launched the international EFAC Practitioners Network. To participate in future events, register here.