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Dr. Adria Albareda Sanz is an Assistant Professor at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (Erasmus University Rotterdam) within the Policy, Politics and Society department. Her research focuses on public policy, interest groups, and stakeholder consultation processes, particularly examining how interest groups interact with policymakers and influence decision-making. She explores topics such as lobbying strategies, organizational design of advocacy groups, and the representational capacity of civil society organizations in policy processes.
Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analyses of EU policymaking, emphasizing how institutional contexts and stakeholder engagement mechanisms shape policy outcomes. Key themes include the interplay between inclusivity and efficiency in interest associations, the role of civil servants in executive lobbying, and the accountability practices of transnational advocacy networks.
Dr. Albareda Sanz has published extensively on regulatory governance, comparative policy analysis, and the dynamics of public sector responses to crises. Her research often highlights the tension between democratic representation and professionalized advocacy, particularly in crises like the Covid-19 pandemic. She contributes to debates on improving transparency and equity in stakeholder consultation processes.
Notable contributions include analyzing the democratic potential of civil society organizations as 'transmission belts' between citizens and policymakers, and investigating how issue-specific features influence membership involvement in policy position-setting. Her work has been cited in academic journals and policy handbooks, reflecting its interdisciplinary impact.
