CERVAP and Decision Lab Partner to Enhance Public Value Creation through AI

13 November 2024

The Public Value Research Center (CERVAP) at the University of Ferrara and the Decision Lab at the University of Reggio Calabria have entered a three-year partnership focused on driving innovation in public administration. Through artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced decision-making methodologies, the collaboration aims to strengthen processes that support Public Value creation.

We’re excited to embark on this collaboration,” said Prof. Enrico Deidda Gagliardo, Founder and Scientific Director of CERVAP. “This partnership is a significant step forward in our Center’s mission to advance the frontier of Public Value. By combining our strengths with those of Decision Lab, we will develop innovative solutions that enhance not only operational efficiency and effectiveness in public administration, but also provide crucial support for policymakers and public managers in making informed decisions that generate Public Value.” Prof. Massimiliano Ferrara, Founder and Scientific Director of Decision Lab, added, “I share my esteemed colleague Deidda Gagliardo’s enthusiasm for this collaboration. We’re confident that our joint efforts will lead to new insights and practical applications of explainable AI within public administration, an area our research center has been exploring for some time.

The partnership’s main focus is on merging CERVAP’s and Decision Lab’s expertise to develop new approaches grounded in the “Public Value Pyramid.” The goal is to leverage AI and Big Data to support strategic and managerial decisions. Key research areas include Public Value measurement and management, anti-corruption efforts, and transparency, with an overarching aim of enhancing the impact and efficiency of public policies. Additionally, the collaboration will introduce advanced training programs, co-developed by the two institutions, covering AI, decision support systems, and performance management. Finally, the partnership will promote best practices by sharing outcomes through conferences, seminars, and workshops.

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