The COVID-19 pandemic has plunged the whole world into a socio-economic and
financial crisis of an unprecedented scale. The policy decisions taken now will
shape the fate of millions and define the future of nations. Strong public
institutions, effective decision-making and innovative solutions are critical for
building and maintaining the capacity of national governments to combat the
COVID-19 pandemic, mitigate its implications and achieve the SustainableDevelopment Goals (SDG).
The conference focuses on the issues of crisis management, best practices on
how to transform governance and develop capacities of public institutions and
regional/local administrations to address pandemic related challenges.
Academicians, experts and practitioners are welcome to present and debate
accumulated experience, emerging issues, trends and challenges, as well as
good practices, strategies and innovative approaches that have proven their