About us

The Institute of Public Administration and Governance (IPAG) is a research center of the Higher School of Economics (HSE) focused on public sector development. IPAG exists to advance the understanding and improve practice of Russian public administration and governance.
Its activity covers:

• Theoretical and applied research in the field of public administration and governance

• Consultancy, solving problems and helping shape solutions in the field of administrative reform and governance development

• Education and Training, building people’s capability in Public Administration, Management and Regulation

Our researchers and consultants have in-depth knowledge, skills and expertise in:

• Strategic planning and project management systems, results-oriented budgeting mechanisms

• Optimization of the functions of Executive Bodies, streamlining of Administrative Processes, Lean Government initiative, including better Public Service provision

• Regulation, Regulatory Impact Assessment, administrative burden reduction

• Digital transformation in Government, Big Data in Public Sector

• Civil-service reform, including Assessment and Performance related pay systems, Merit-based recruitment and promotion, Training and Ethics, Anticorruption measures

• Interaction between Executive Authority and Civil Society, development of Open Governance institutions