How can we improve performance of the public sector and how do we know we are improving? This is a central theme in both American and European public administration. Cross-fertilization may strengthen and broaden the knowledge base of the field. The second transatlantic dialogue aspires a sequel to the successful 2005 first transatlantic dialogue on Ethics and integrity of governance. Jointly organised by a European (EGPA) and American (ASPA) network on public performance, the conference aims to strengthen co-operation among European and American scholars.

At the core of the conference will be five workshops. These will be jointly chaired by American and European convenors and will consist of internationally mixed audience. The conference is open to all interested, but participants will be expected to subscribe to one workshop and to participate actively in the sessions. Participants are also strongly encouraged to prepare a paper. We will actively pursue publication opportunities.

Organizing committee:

The organizing committee represents the two organizing networks and the host institution.

Committee members:

- Maria Aristigueta, University of Delaware, USA
- Evan M. Berman, Louisiane State University, USA
- Geert Bouckaert, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium (Public Management Institute)
- Marc Holzer, State University of New Jersey Rutgers, USA
- Per Laegreid, University of Bergen, Norway
- Wouter van Dooren, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium (Public Management Institute)