Deutsches Forschungsinstitut für Öffentliche Verwaltung

As a centre of competence that sets benchmarks within German, European, and international research and consultation in the field of administrative sciences, The FOV Institute is unique in Germany. It investigates public administrative bodies on all levels, from local entities through to the European and international spheres, and demonstrates possibilities for their further development and improvement. The FOV Institute not only present their findings in the context of informed discussion within the academic community, The FOV Institute also ensure the transfer of new insights via constant dialogue with administrative practice. The FOV Institute offer public administrative bodies practically focused academic advice and supervision, developing tailor-made solutions for their respective practical tasks and requirements. The FOV Institute also orientates their research towards topics that are of significance for their partners in public administration. In so doing, The FOV Institute connect current questions with long-term lines of development for states and societies.