Center for Policy Design & Governance

Welcome! CPDG Visiting Scholar Elizabeth Koebele University of Nevada, Reno There is a photograph of Elizabeth. The color scheme is white, navy blue, and orange. There is also a CPDG logo.

This week, we are so excited to host @eakoebele.bsky.social (University of Nevada, Reno) as a CPDG Visiting Scholar! Her research focuses on collaborative environmental governance, water policy and management, disaster policy, public policy theory, and qualitative/mixed methods.

RESEARCH TO PRACTICE BRIEF September 2025 “What Municipalities Really Want: Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence among New York State Municipal Leaders” Nicholas Croce & Saba Siddiki There is a QR code to the brief and a CPDG logo. The color scheme is black, white, orange, and navy blue.

Check out our latest Research to Practice Brief: “What Municipalities Really Want: Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence among New York State Municipal Leaders,” co-written by Nicholas Croce and Saba Siddiki.

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#ai #NewYork #rurality #governance #technology #researchmethods

Grant Sub-Awardee National Science Foundation “Soil & Water Conservation Districts,” $105,000 Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) Center Graham Ambrose Faculty Research Affiliate North Carolina State University There is a photo of Graham and the CPDG logo. The color scheme is blue, orange, black, white, and grey.

CPDG Faculty Research Affiliate Graham Ambrose (North Carolina State University) was recently sub-awarded a $105,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. The project is entitled “Soil & Water Conservation Districts.”

Congratulations, Graham! Learn more: chass.ncsu.edu/people/graha...

Our first LAPPRI Research Seminar is just one week away! Fabiano Jorge Soares will be our guest speaker. We hope to see you there next Wednesday!

Conference Presentation "Power Imbalance and Strategic Archetypes in Collaborative Governance" APSA Annual Meeting “Challenges and Innovations in Collaborative Governance Research” Panel September 2025 There is a photograph of Shuping Wang, Graduate Research Associate. There is a CPDG logo and QR code. The color scheme is blue, orange, black, white, and beige.

CPDG Graduate Research Associate Shuping Wang (Syracuse University) will present at the American Political Science Association (APSA) Annual Meeting this week. Her presentation is entitled “Power Imbalance and Strategic Archetypes in Collaborative Governance.”

Learn more: lnkd.in/eSt9mabp

NEW PAPER “Transitioning from planning to implementation: comparing collaborative governance and developmental dynamics in 4 watersheds” Policy Sciences August 26, 2025 Co-authored by Mark T. Imperial (University of North Carolina, Wilmington) There is a photograph of Graham Ambrose, Faculty Research Affiliate, along with a CPDG logo and a QR code to the publication: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11077-025-09583-8. The color scheme is blue, orange, beige, white, and black.

CPDG Faculty Research Affiliate Graham Ambrose (North Carolina State University) published a new article in Policy Sciences: “Transitioning from planning to implementation: comparing collaborative governance and developmental dynamics in 4 watersheds."

Read it here: doi.org/10.1007/s110...

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION “Information Processing and Punctuated Equilibrium in Public Utility Regulation” ASPA Annual Meeting “Policy Punctuations: Examining Policy Bubbles, Changes, and Disruptions” Panel Vancouver, BC, Canada September 2025 Brandon Charles, Graduate Research Associate There is a CPDG logo and QR code linking to Brandon’s profile page. The color scheme is blue, orange, grey, white, and black. There is also a photograph of Brandon.

CPDG Graduate Associate Brandon Charles will present at the American Political Science Association (APSA) Annual Meeting next week. His presentation is entitled “Information Processing and Punctuated Equilibrium in Public Utility Regulation.”

#conference #policy #research #politicalscience

JOURNAL APPOINTMENT Associate Editor Policy Design and Practice An open-access, peer-reviewed journal aimed at improving public policy throughout the world. Graham Ambrose Faculty Research Affiliate North Carolina State University There is a CPDG logo and a photograph of Graham. The color scheme is blue, orange, white, black, and gray.

CPDG Faculty Affiliate Graham Ambrose (North Carolina State University) was recently appointed Associate Editor at Policy Design and Practice, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal aimed at improving public policy throughout the world.

Congratulations, Graham!

Learn more: lnkd.in/erPpEvQ7

LAPPRI Research Seminar Fabiano Jorge Soares Fundação Getulio Vargas, Brazil RSVP Here! https://syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_24eleNtTnKkdT5s There is a LAPPRI logo and a photograph of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. THe color scheme is orange, brown, black, white, and dark green.

Join us for the first Latin America Policy Process Research Initiative (LAPPRI) Research Seminar on 17 September 2025 from 1-2PM EDT! Fabiano Jorge Soares will present on his research, “Steal or Starve: Does Investing in Food Security Reduce Crime? Evidence from São Paulo.”

RSVP: lnkd.in/ebZfgAUg

September 2, 2025 | 12-1pm EST IGRI Research Seminar Carlos Alberto Prieto Valero European-University Viadrina RSVP here: https://syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d07yEOBAeryt5gW There is an IGRI logo and a dark blue, light blue, and royal blue color scheme. There is a graphic of a cityscape with a virtual cloud to signify the different facets of business.

Join us for our next IGRI Research Seminar on Tuesday, September 2 from 12-1PM EST! Carlos Alberto Prieto Valero (European-University Viadrina) will present on his research, “Expanding the Comprehension of Governance in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems."

RSVP: lnkd.in/e6QS7rsv

New Publication "Evaluating Conflict, Interest Advancement, and Representation in Collaborative Governance" Public Administration July 31, 2025 Co-authored by: CPDG Faculty Affiliate Graham Ambrose (North Carolina State University) Siwei Li (Syracuse University) Ali Mohamed Ali Salman Yusuf (Syracuse University) CPDG Director Saba Siddiki (Syracuse University) Saba and Graham's headshots are featured. There is a QR code to the publication and a CPDG logo. The color scheme is orange, blue, white, and black.

CPDG Faculty Affiliate Graham Ambrose (North Carolina State University) and Director Saba Siddiki (Syracuse University) published a new article in Public Administration: "Evaluating Conflict, Interest Advancement, and Representation in Collaborative Governance.

Learn more: lnkd.in/eM53ZhjU

FINAL REMINDER: Register for our upcoming Policy Design Summer Studio by this Wednesday, August 20th! Those interested in registering after the deadline should contact the Center for Policy Design and Governance Coordinator directly via email.

Register here: lnkd.in/eZT8QdZX

Day 1 | Saturday, August 23, 2025 Welcome 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM EST Session 1: Policy Design Under Political, Economic, and Organizational Constraints 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM EST Break 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM EST Session 2: Policy Design in Dynamic, Changing, and Uncertain Conditions 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EST Break 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM EST Session 3: Behavioral Science for Policymaking 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM EST Break 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM EST Optional: Conducting Policy Research in a Rapidly Changing World 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST The color scheme is light orange, red orange, white, grey, and navy blue. There is a Summer Studio logo and a Center for Policy Design and Governance/Maxwell X Lab logo.

Day 2 | Sunday, August 24, 2025 Session 4: Use and Evaluation of AI for Policy Design 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EST Break 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM EST Session 5: Collaborative Policy Design 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM EST Conclusion 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM EST Optional: Teaching Policy Design in a Rapidly Changing World 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST The color scheme is light orange, red orange, white, grey, and navy blue. There is a Summer Studio logo and a Center for Policy Design and Governance/Maxwell X Lab logo.

Our Policy Design Summer Studio will feature sessions on:

📃 #policydesign in challenging times
🔎 #behaviorialscience for policymaking
💻 #ai for policy development
⚖️ #collaborative policy design

It will also offer optional sessions for #researchers and #educators.

RSVP by Aug. 20: lnkd.in/eZT8QdZX

Introducing LAPPRI (Latin America Policy Process Research Initiative) LAPPRI aims to advance established and emerging policy process theories in order to enhance scholarly understanding of policymaking in Latin America. Our goal is to become a forum for the discussion of policy process dynamics in the region. The color scheme is orange, dark grey, and navy blue. There is a LAPPRI logo and the Center for Policy Design & Governance logo.

We are so excited to announce the launch of our new initiative: the Latin America Policy Process Research Initiative (LAPPRI)! LAPPRI will serve as a hub for scholars dedicated to advancing policy process research in Latin America.

@tomasolivier.bsky.social #policyprocess #research #LatinAmerica

Policy Design Summer Studio An online Weekend Workshop Saturday, August 23: 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM Sunday, August 24: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Engaging behavioral science, artificial intelligence, and collaboration to design effective policies in a changing world. What will you learn? - Policy design under organizational, political, and economic constraints - Policy design in dynamic, changing, and uncertain conditions - Behavioral science for policymaking - Use and evaluation of AI for policy design - Collaborative policy design Register now! https://syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0qSoAWMDe3zwNN4

Summer isn’t over yet! There’s still time to register for the Policy Design Summer Studio on August 23-24. This online weekend workshop will explore how to incorporate #behavioralscience, #ai, and #collaboration into #policydesign.

Register now: syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

ALT TEXT: Language: August 5, 2025 | 12-1PM EST IGRI Research Seminar: Arezoo Mirzaei, Matin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg RSVP here! Visuals: QR code with link to RSVP form Photograph of shrinking Iranian lake surrounded by desert IGRI logo Teal, blue, and dark grey color scheme

Join us for our next IGRI Research Seminar on Tuesday, August 5 from 12-1PM EST! Arezoo Mirzaei (Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg) will present on her recent publication, “Diving deep into legal layers: institutional grammar's insight into Iran's groundwater laws.”

RSVP: lnkd.in/eKgRsYGJ

Art of Science Podcast Episode 11 Dr. Bishoy Zaki Ghent University Hosted by Dr. Graham Ambrose North Carolina State University Co-produced by Policy Studies Journal and the Center for Policy Design & Governance There is a photograph of Bishoy Zaki and a microphone. There is also a QR code linking to the episode. The color scheme is white, grey, black, and yellow.

On Episode 11 of the Art of Science Podcast, @bishoyzaki.bsky.social discusses his Perspective article published in @psjeditor.bsky.social. Thanks for chatting, Bishoy!

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Listen: lnkd.in/ezdCXKVd
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Article: lnkd.in/eZKcXSNn

#policylearning #podcast

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS "Debt Issuance of Fossil Fuel-Reliant Municipalities During the Shale Boom and Implications for the Energy Transition" Resilient Energy Economies Summer 2025 Convening Albuquerque, NM | June 18, 2025 Public Management Research Conference 2025 Seoul, Korea | June 25-28, 2025 There is a photograph of Brandon Charles and a CPDG logo. The color scheme is blue and orange.

This month, Brandon Charles presented his paper "Debt Issuance of Fossil Fuel-Reliant Municipalities During the Shale Boom and Implications for the Energy Transition" at two conferences.

Learn more: lnkd.in/eMrvSHEp

#conference #publicadministration #energy #economics #policy

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION 20th Biennial Conference of the International Association for the Study of the Commons Amherst, MA | June 16-20, 2025 “Using the Institutional Grammar to Systematically Map Democratic Features in Constitutional Texts” With Juan Uribe-Quintero, Tomás Olivier, and Angelica Molina There are photographs of Saba Siddiki, Christopher Frantz, and Ute Brady, along with a QR code and an IGRI logo. The color scheme is light blue and grey.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS 20th Biennial Conference of the International Association for the Study of the Commons Amherst, MA | June 16-20, 2025 “Analyzing State Reinforced Self-Governance Principles Using the Institutional Grammar: a Case Study of U.S. Fishery Management Councils” With Shuping Wang & Daniel DeCaro “From Aspiration to Action: Comparing the Internal Institutional Fit of Constitutive and Regulative Rules in International Conservation Treaties” There are photographs of Saba Siddiki and Ute Brady, along with a QR code and an IGRI logo. The color scheme is light blue and grey.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION 20th Biennial Conference of the International Association for the Study of the Commons Amherst, MA | June 16-20, 2025 “Conceptualizing Learning and Constitutional Decision-Making in the Evolution of Self-Governing Systems: an Agent-Based Model of Boundedly Rational Constitutional Agents” With Daniel DeCaro, Emmanuel Frimpong Boamah, and Marci DeCaro There are photographs of Saba Siddiki and Christopher Frantz, along with a QR code and an IGRI logo. The color scheme is light blue and grey.

At the 20th Biennial Conference of the International Association for the Study of the Commons, the IGRI Directorate teamed up to present a number of papers. Learn more about their collaborations below!

#conference #institutionalgrammar #policy #constitutions #IASC

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION Public Administration Theory Network Conference "Examining the Influence of Different Forms of Knowledge in Collaborative Policy Decision Making: A Study of U.S. Fishery Management Council" ONLINE June 12-15, 2025 There is a photograph of Shuping Wang, Graduate Research Associate, and a CPDG logo. The color scheme is blue and orange.

Earlier this month, Shuping Wang presented at the Public Administration Theory Network Conference! Her paper was entitled "Examining the Influence of Different Forms of Knowledge in Collaborative Policy Decision Making: A Study of U.S. Fishery Management Council."

Learn more: lnkd.in/eSt9mabp

Welcome! CPDG Visiting Scholar Cali Curley University of Miami There is a photograph of Cali, and a blue/orange color scheme.

We are so excited to host Cali Curley as a CPDG Visiting Scholar this week! She is an Associate Professor at the University of Miami. Her research explores #localgovernment #policydesign and adoption, with a focus on #sustainability.

Learn more about Cali's work: people.miami.edu/profile/73c2...

Conference Presentations: 20th Biennial Conference of the International Association for the Study of the Commons Amherst, MA | June 16-20, 2025 “Organizational Navigation Via Institutional Statements,” with Michael Zargham “From Strategy to Rule (and Back Again): Generative Modelling of Endogeneous Institutionalization Processes,” with Seth Frey There is a photo of Christopher, an IGRI logo, and a QR code with a link to learn more.

Conference Presentations: 20th Biennial Conference of the International Association for the Study of the Commons Amherst, MA | June 16-20, 2025 “Addressing Inter- and Intra-Participant Discrepancies in Rules-in-Use with the IG 2.0,” with Irene Pérez Ibarra, Ismael Lare David, Daniel W Detzi, and Alicia Tenza Peral “The Grammar of Polycentricity in International Conservation Governance,” with Beckett Sterner and Heidi Cooke There is a photo of Ute, an IGRI logo, and a QR code with a link to learn more.

Conference Presentation: 20th Biennial Conference of the International Association for the Study of the Commons Amherst, MA | June 16-20, 2025 "The Institutional Grammar – More to Explore" There is a photo of Saba, an IGRI logo, and a QR code with a link to learn more.

Last week, the IGRI Directorate attended the 20th Biennial Conference of the International Association for the Study of the Commons! Learn more:

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#conference #institutionalgrammar

Conference Presentation: 20th Biennial Conference of the International Association for the Study of the Commons Amherst, MA | June 16-20, 2025 “Using the Institutional Grammar to Systematically Map Democratic Features in Constitutional Texts” With Ute Brady & Christopher Frantz There are photos of the following co-authors: Juan Uribe-Quintero Graduate Research Associate Tomás Olivier Assistant Director Angelica Molina MPA/MAIR Graduate Saba Siddiki Director There is also a CPDG logo and a QR code linking to more information on the presentation.

Last week, CPDG affiliates attended the 20th Biennial Conference of the International Association for the Study of the Commons at @umassamherst.bsky.social! Check out this presentation and learn more: 2025.iasc-commons.org/abstract_aut...

#conference #institutionalgrammar #mapping #policy

June 202 | Research to Practice Brief Rule-mediated connectivity in social-ecological-technological systems: A comparative network analysis of reservoir operation rules in Coyote Valley Dam (United States) and Ameghino Dam (Argentina) Journal of Environmental Management Co-authors include CPDG Assistant Director @Tomas, @Hoon, @David, and @Margaret There is a QR code linking to the brief: https://surface.syr.edu/cpdg/9/

This month's Research to Practice Brief highlights "Rule-mediated connectivity in social-ecological-technological systems: A comparative network analysis of reservoir operation rules in Coyote Valley Dam (United States) and Ameghino Dam (Argentina)," co-authored by @tomasolivier.bsky.social!

Policy Process in Latin America Workshop May 21-23, 2025 Center for Policy Design & Governance logo is featured. Screenshot of workshop attendees meeting on Zoom is featured. There is a purple, teal, white, and yellow color scheme.

Our recent workshop brought policy scholars together from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and the United States to discuss #policyprocess #research in #LatinAmerica. The event was led by CPDG Assistant Director @tomasolivier.bsky.social. Thank you to all who attended!

This post reads as follows: CONFERENCE PRESENTATION Association of Environmental and Resource Economists 2025 Summer Conference “Debt Issuance of Fossil Fuel-Reliant Municipalities During the Shale Boom and Implications for the Energy Transition” Resilient Energy Economies Session Santa Ana Pueblo, NM May 28-30, 2025 BRANDON CHARLES Graduate Research Associate In addition, there is a Center for Policy Design & Governance logo and a headshot of Brandon.

This week, CPDG Graduate Research Associate Brandon Charles will be presenting at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists 2025 Summer Conference!

Read more about his research here: www.maxwell.syr.edu/research/cen...

#conference #environment #publicadministration #policydesign

Title: Meet the Instructors: Dr. Tomás Olivier Assistant Director, Center for Policy Design and Governance Assistant Professor, Public Administration and International Affairs Senior Research Associate, Center for Policy Research Senior Research Associate, Program on Latin America and the Caribbean There is a photograph of Tomás Olivier and Syracuse University, as well as a Policy Design Summer Studio logo and a Maxwell X Lab/Center for Policy Design and Governance logo. The color scheme is blue, white, and orange.

Quote: “After conducting fieldwork in the U.S. and Argentina, I am convinced that there's no such thing as a universal policy design. My goal is to guide discussions with studio participants about what approaches may work in specific contexts and why. From these conversations, we can draw valuable lessons to consider in our own areas of work and research.” – Dr. Olivier There is a photograph of Syracuse University. The color scheme is blue, white, and orange.

On August 23-24, CPDG and the Maxwell X Lab will host its Policy Design Summer Studio! This online weekend workshop will be led by three policy experts, including @tomasolivier.bsky.social. Check out our “Meet the Instructors” series and register: syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Title: Meet the Instructors: Dr. Leonard M. Lopoo Director, Maxwell X Lab Professor & Associate Dean, Public Administration and International Affairs Paul Volcker Chair, Behavioral Economics There is a photograph of Leonard M. Lopoo and Syracuse University, as well as a Policy Design Summer Studio logo and a Maxwell X Lab/Center for Policy Design and Governance logo. The color scheme is blue, white, and orange.

Quote: “I am really excited to spend some time with workshop participants discussing the value of using behavioral principles in the design and assessment of public policies and program implementation! We have learned quite a bit over the past few years in the field, and I look forward to sharing these ideas.” – Dr. Lopoo There is a photograph of Syracuse University. The color scheme is blue, white, and orange.

On August 23-24, CPDG and the Maxwell X Lab will host its Policy Design Summer Studio! This online weekend workshop will be led by three policy experts, including Dr. Leonard M. Lopoo. Check out our “Meet the Instructors” series and register here: syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Title: Meet the Instructors: Dr. Saba Siddiki Director, Center for Policy Design and Governance Chapple Family Professor of Citizenship and Democracy Senior Research Associate, Center for Policy Research Associate Editor, Policy Studies Journal and Policy Design and Practice There is a photograph of Saba Siddiki and Syracuse University, as well as a Policy Design Summer Studio logo and a Maxwell X Lab/Center for Policy Design and Governance logo. The color scheme is blue, white, and orange.

Quote: “Policy design is central to the policymaking process, and evolving techniques are changing our understanding of how policies can be constructed. I am excited to work with participants to discuss emerging tools and approaches for designing policies, evaluating their content, and systematically understanding the contexts in which policy design happens.” – Dr. Siddiki There is a photograph of Syracuse University. The color scheme is blue, white, and orange.

On August 23-24, CPDG and the Maxwell X Lab will host our Policy Design Summer Studio! This online weekend workshop will be led by three policy experts, including Dr. Saba Siddiki. Check out our “Meet the Instructors” series and register here: syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

REMINDER: Our upcoming IGRI Research Seminar is next Tuesday, May 6 from 12-1PM EST. Matt Grimley will be our guest speaker. We hope to see you there!

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