Expert Opinions

Over the past month, media reports have circulated regarding "Vision Slovakia 2040"—prepared by a Slovak Academy of Sciences team commissioned by the Slovak Government—and calls for a broad societal consensus on its content. A vision is vital for any national leadership because it defines the country's direction and the intended outcomes of its development for the people; it aims to bridge the gap between day-to-day decisions and long-term goals, while also interlinking diverse development...

Bratislava faces a problem familiar to anyone who gets into a car, boards a crowded bus, or steps off a train in the morning to get to work or school, or to run daily errands. The city is growing, with an influx of both residents and daily commuters from Pezinok, Senec, Malacky, Dunajská Streda, and other towns in the Bratislava Region. Consequently, the number of cars and traffic jams is rising, as is the time people spend commuting each day. For decades, Bratislava has been searching for...

Spectra, Centre Of Excellence and Faculty of Management of Comenius University, are key bearers of the STICS project's core vision and play a pivotal role in connecting academia with practical application. As the project enters its second half, this is an opportunity to reflect on achievements, identify key contributions, and set the direction for sustainable transfer of innovations into public administration practice. Our primary role involves coordinating and transferring knowledge...