Nova SBE Public Policy Institute

Nova SBE Public Policy Institute Launch

The launch event of the Nova SBE Public Policy Institute took place on September 20, in the Jerónimo Martins Grand Auditorium at the Carcavelos Campus.

This initiative brought together academics, politicians, civil society representatives, and other stakeholders and aimed to promote research, education, action, and communication in public policy.

The event was held in English with the following program:

  • Check-in
  • Welcome,
    Pedro Oliveira, Dean of Nova SBE
  • Pitch: Institute’s vision and its main activities,
    Luís Cabral, Director of the Institute
  • Panel “The Role of Public Policy”,
    with the participation of António Nogueira Leite, Fernando Medina, Maria Manuel Leitão Marques, and Gonçalo Matias
  • Keynote,
    José Manuel Durão Barroso, former President of the European Commission
  • Break
  • Panel “Nova SBE Research in Public Policy”
    - Susana Peralta - Inequality Observatory
    - Ana Balcão Reis - Learning Loss During the Pandemic
    - Antonieta Cunha e Sá - Biophysical Economics and Sustainability
    - Pedro Pita Barros - Health Policy 
  • Panel “Nova SBE Action in Public Policy”
    - Alex Armand - Cabo Delgado
    - Miguel Ferreira - Finance for All
    - Leid Zejnilovic - Data for Change
    - Rui Diniz - Inclusive Community Forum
  • Partnerships and initiatives,
    Luís Cabral, Director of the Institute
  • Closing remarks
    - Luís Cabral, Director of the Institute
    - Miguel Pinto Luz, Minister of Infrastructure and Housing

Get to know the Speakers

 

Associate Professor, Nova SBE
Vice-Dean for Degree Programs, Nova SBE
Professor, Nova SBE
Former Portugal’s Minister of Finance 
Chairman of the Board of Directors and of the Executive Committee of the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation
Former President of the European Commission
Assistant Professor, Nova SBE
Nova SBE Public Policy Institute Academic Director and NYU Stern Professor
Former Portugal’s Minister of Administrative Modernization
Vice-Dean for Faculty & Research, Nova SBE
Minister of Infrastructure and Housing
Dean, Nova SBE
Professor, Nova SBE
Associate Professor, Nova SBE

Annual conference

The Nova SBE Public Policy Institute’s Annual Conference is open to the public. The next conference is planned for spring / summer 2025.

Details to be announced.

Policy Observatory

Policy Explainers

Stay abreast of the latest developments in the world of public policy and research, presented in a way accessible to the public.

Policy Festival

The Policy Festival is the Nova SBE Public Policy Institute’s (NPPI) signature event: an annual gathering with a variety of activities related to public policy. The first Policy Festival is scheduled for April 10, 2025. Everyone can attend, though registration is required (and free of charge). 

There will be a number of short talks by leading figures in the world of public policy. Nova SBE faculty as well as other researchers will report on important recent developments in policy research. Also, the finals of the Policy Debate Competition will take place during the festival. Other activities will be announced in due course (e.g., a policy-related job fair).