AI in Public Administration balances efficiency and sustainability. While boosting operational speed and ESG goals, it also consumes vital resources like water. From waste management to crisis prediction, AI optimizes urban life.
The European Commission established the European Artificial Intelligence Office (AI Office) in January 2024 as a central institutional body responsible for supporting the implementation and enforcement of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act).
Italy is rapidly improving the digitalisation of public services, while still struggling to close gaps in digital skills and the ICT workforce, according to the European Commission’s Digital Decade 2025 country report
The article highlights a training ecosystem for digital skills in the Italian public sector that is now fairly structured, split between national providers and more specialized initiatives.
The European Cohesion Policy training course of "Upskilling for Governance", led by Prof. Palazzo, introduces participants to the foundations, evolution, and objectives of EU cohesion policies.
The development of skills is not simply a process of acquiring knowledge, but also a dynamic journey that involves the whole person. Elements such as life experiences and contexts shape learning methods and, therefore, the evolution of skills themselves.
