COCOPS is an acronym for the "Coordinating for Cohesion in the Public Sector of the Future" project, which was a European Union (EU) funded research initiative launched in 2010. The primary goal of COCOPS was to study and enhance the coordination and coherence of public administration systems within the EU member states.
COCOPS focused on investigating various aspects of public administration, including organizational structures, decision-making processes, and policy implementation mechanisms. The project sought to identify the practices, strategies, and reforms that promote effective and efficient public sector coordination across different levels of governance.
Through extensive research, COCOPS aimed to provide theoretical and empirical insights to improve public administration practices and enhance the delivery of public services. The project examined the impact of coordination mechanisms like task forces, networks, and information-sharing platforms in enhancing policy outcomes and public value.
COCOPS also examined the role of political values, culture, and administrative traditions in shaping coordination practices within the public sector. It analyzed the challenges and opportunities arising from the evolving political, economic, and technological contexts faced by public administrations in the EU member states.
The knowledge generated through the COCOPS project aimed to support policymakers, civil servants, and public administration practitioners in improving coordination efforts, increasing efficiency, and achieving better outcomes in the public sector. The research findings provided valuable insights into the future of public administration, contributing to the development of evidence-based policies and reforms within the EU and beyond.
