International Representation
PLANAPP
PLANAPP is part of and actively participates in multiple international working groups where strategic issues related to public administration; public policies; European legislation; legislative impact assessment, among others, are discussed.
Advisory Group for the Trust Survey (OECD)
It is a thematic group operating under the Public Governance Committee (PGC). It brings together a number of national delegates with a view to sharing experiences and discussing issues relating to the Trust Survey, the OECD survey on the determinants of trust in public institutions.
Expert Group on Policy Evaluation (OECD)
It operates under the Public Governance Committee (PGC) and the Senior Budget Officials (SBO). This group facilitates technical collaboration between public officials and policymakers, with the aim of strengthening evidence-based decision-making, institutionalising evaluation practices and implementing the OECD Recommendation on Policy Evaluation.
Expert Group on Public Administration and Governance (Commission)
This group advises the European Commission on, among other things, the strategies to be adopted to address the difficulties faced by public administration at central, regional and local level in the Member States and to strengthen their capacities, with a view to the correct application of legislation, initiatives and policies in the field of public administration, drawing on the work of existing thematic networks in the field of public administration.
Government Foresight Community (OECD)
Government at a Glance Steering Group (OECD)
Body that guides the preparation and drafting of the biennial “Government at a Glance” report. The group works with OECD directorates to validate governance indicators, define the methodology and ensure that the data remains useful for policymakers. Operating under the aegis of the OECD’s Public Governance Committee (PGC), its main mandate is to oversee and provide substantive comments on draft versions of the publication.
High Level Group on Managing Sustainability Transition
European think tank and policy platform focused on defining agile and inclusive governance models, aspiring to promote the political leadership needed to align the European economy with long-term climate neutrality objectives.
Informal Expert Group on Strategic Decision-making at the Centre of Government (OECD)
Network of National Focal Points for Policy Coherence (OECD)
It brings together government officials to share practices aimed at aligning policies with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
It enables practitioners to exchange knowledge on the integration of economic, social and environmental policies, focusing on whole-of-government approaches, reducing divergences between domestic and external policies, and aligning national priorities with local implementation through stakeholder engagement.
Public Governance Committee (OECD)
Its aim is to support public decision-makers who formulate and promote public policies in OECD member and partner countries, providing a forum for policy dialogue and the creation of common standards and principles. This Committee carries out policy reviews and produces practical recommendations targeted at each government’s reform priorities, analyses data and produces comparative international analyses to support public sector innovation and reform, involving public officials, private sector experts, civil society organisations and trade unions.
Regulatory Policy Committee (OECD)
It was established in 2009 with the aim of supporting member and non-member countries in strengthening their efforts in terms of public policies aimed at Better Regulation. This Committee provides assistance in various areas, namely in the review of national public policies, tools and institutional organisation. The Regulatory Policy Outlook is one of the group’s most relevant publications, as it provides a comprehensive survey of the different relevant aspects of the public policy cycle at international level.
The Directors and Experts of Better Regulation
(Council)
This is an informal intergovernmental ad hoc group of senior officials responsible for better regulation principles in each Member State, including experts from the Council working group. DEBR meetings serve as a forum for strategic discussions on better regulation public policy and facilitate the sharing of good practices and experiences among Member States, EU institutions and others. DEBR meets twice a year and is chaired and organised by the Member State holding the European presidency.
Working Party on Better Regulation (Council)
The Competitiveness and Growth Group of the Council of the European Union prepares legislation, conclusions and recommendations of the Council in the areas of the EU’s growth strategy. The group meets in various configurations: single market, industry and better regulation. Meetings of the better regulation subgroup are held twice a year, with the agenda determined by the Member State holding the European presidency.
Working Party on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (Council)
Preparatory body of the Council of the European Union, which brings together Member States to discuss the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UN 2030 Agenda at EU level. Its role is to monitor the implementation of the SDGs, exchange information on implementation in Member States and prepare the EU’s common positions in the field of sustainable development policies.