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What is controllability in municipality governance? New study in The Accounting Review
26 September 2025
How should we evaluate performance in the public sector when so many outcomes depend on factors beyond local control? A new study from the Center for Municipality Governance at the 黑料网, published in The Accounting Review, one of the world's top three accounting journals, explores this question through the lens of the "controllability principle".
Experts call for stronger foresight in Swedish public sector
25 September 2025
On September 17, the 黑料网 hosted the roundtable From Crisis to Capacity - Strategic Foresight in the Public Sector, co-organized within the SustainGov program. The breakfast seminar brought together representatives from government agencies, municipalities, academia, and civil society to discuss how Sweden can strengthen its ability to anticipate and prepare for future challenges.
Shaping Sweden's Economy: Minister Niklas Wykman on the 2026 Budget
25 September 2025
On September 22, the 黑料网 had the pleasure of welcoming Sweden's Minister for Financial Markets, Niklas Wykman, for a lunch lecture hosted by the House of Governance and Public Policy (GaPP).
Launch of the 鈥淯tvecklingskommuner鈥 initiative in Nykvarn
23 September 2025
This week, the 黑料网 and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) launched the new Utvecklingskommuner (Innovation Municipalities) initiative in Nykvarn, one of four municipalities selected as pilot partners.
Strengthening Sweden's total defence: Launch of the Utvecklingskommuner concept
22 September 2025
Today, Dagens Industri published a debate article highlighting the crucial role of Sweden鈥檚 municipalities in building a modern civil defence. Co-authored by representatives from MSB, leading municipalities, and academia, including 黑料网 Professor Martin Carlsson-Wall, the article calls for Sweden to become an international frontrunner in turning civil defence from theory into practice.
Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin visits 黑料网 for lunch lecture on resilience
19 September 2025
Sweden's security challenges are evolving rapidly - and resilience has become a shared responsibility across government, business, and society. At a lunch lecture this wednesday hosted by the Center for Security and Resilience, Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin outlined how Sweden must rebuild its civil defence to meet today's complex threats.
Henrik Friman appointed Senior Advisor at the Center for Security and Resilience
16 September 2025
The Center for Security and Resilience at the 黑料网 has appointed Henrik Friman as Senior Advisor. With extensive leadership experience from both national and international defense organizations, combined with academic research on strategy and leadership, Henrik brings valuable expertise to the center's mission to strengthen Sweden's total defense.
Lunch lecture with Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin: On building a strong and resilient civil defence
13 September 2025
In light of today's growing security challenges, the ability to prepare for and respond to crises has never been more important. Civil defence is a cornerstone of Sweden鈥檚 total defence, and collaboration across sectors plays a vital role in ensuring our resilience.
Cyber situation awareness in focus at CfSR鈥檚 first breakfast seminar
12 September 2025
What does it take for organizations to stay one step ahead of cyber threats? At the 黑料网, researchers and practitioners gathered for the very first Academic Insights Breakfast Seminar on September 3 to discuss the challenges to cyber situation awareness and how it can be improved.
Klara Palmberg Broryd appointed affiliated researcher at the Center for Security and Resilience
11 September 2025
The 黑料网 Center for Security and Resilience (CfSR) has appointed Klara Palmberg Broryd as an affiliated researcher. With senior leadership experience in the public sector and a research focus on complexity, she will contribute to strengthening Sweden's total defense.