What Is Staatslabor All About?
Staatslabor is on a mission to help the state become more collaborative, courageous, and open. The goal? To make sure public administration stays capable and effective in today’s fast-paced digital world. It’s about supporting the state as it navigates change, embracing innovation and transformation projects that push the boundaries of traditional governance. Simply put, Staatslabor is the partner for administrations ready to rethink how they serve society.
Main Benefits of Staatslabor’s Approach
Here’s what Staatslabor brings to the table:
- Supports public administrations eager to innovate and transform
- Provides a clear vision for future-oriented administration through seven guiding theses
- Acts as a thought starter and discussion basis for engaged administrative reformers
- Hosts events focused on cutting-edge topics like AI management in public administration
- Shares deep insights and learnings from real-world participation processes in complex policy fields
Administration of the Future: A Vision in Seven Theses
Staatslabor outlines a compelling vision for the administration of tomorrow. These seven theses serve as a thought starter—sparking conversations and inspiring reformers who want to shape a future-ready public sector. It’s not just theory; it’s a foundation for practical change, encouraging administrations to rethink their processes and culture in a way that’s collaborative and open.
Project Support: Driving Innovation and Transformation
When public administrations want to change, Staatslabor steps in with hands-on support. Whether it’s innovation or transformation projects, the focus is on making teams and processes fit for the challenges ahead. This means embracing new technologies, like artificial intelligence, and fostering a culture that’s ready to adapt and evolve.
Events That Spark Change
One standout event is “How to Make Teams & Processes Fit for Artificial Intelligence – AI Management in Public Administration,” scheduled for November 4, 2025, in Bern. This full-day workshop dives deep into the practicalities of integrating AI into public sector workflows. It’s a chance for public servants to learn, share, and prepare for the digital future together.
Project Impact: Linking to Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – fostering innovation in public administration
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – promoting open, effective, and accountable governance
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – encouraging collaboration across government and society
Insights from the Blog: Governance in Crisis and Digital Political Philosophy
The Staatslabor blog offers thought-provoking takes on governance challenges. For example, it discusses the rise of the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) in the U.S., highlighting how government reform can suddenly capture public imagination—sometimes with a mix of fascination and alarm. Another post urges a shift from focusing on isolated digital projects to building a solid conceptual framework for a digital and democratic state. Plus, there are valuable lessons from a complex participation process in Switzerland, showing how broad support and mutual understanding can be achieved even in tricky policy fields.
