EGPA Ad Hoc Group 3 on Accountability and Popular/Social Reporting in the Public Sector: A comparative perspective
The panel “EGPA Ad Hoc Group 3 on Accountability and Popular/Social Reporting in the Public Sector: A Comparative Perspective” explores the evolution of public sector accountability beyond traditional financial reporting. It focuses on emerging approaches such as Popular Financial Reporting (PFR/Bilancio POP), Social Reporting, and Sustainability Reporting, which aim to enhance transparency, accessibility, and citizen engagement in public governance.
Adopting a comparative European perspective (Italy, Spain, Poland, and Switzerland), the panel examines how different reporting models communicate public value, strengthen institutional trust, and support participatory governance. Particular attention is given to the role of digital tools, stakeholder engagement, and citizen participation in shaping modern accountability systems.
By comparing diverse governance contexts, the panel aims to advance theoretical understanding, inform public sector practice, and outline a shared European research agenda on citizen-centred accountability and innovative reporting in the public sector. It also contributes to strengthening academic collaboration ahead of the EAA Annual Congress 2027 (Turin) and 2028 (Krakow).
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