Susanne Hadorn

Prof. Dr. Susanne Hadorn is a co-head of the Institute for Nonprofit and Public Management at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW). Her work focuses on policy implementation, evidence-based governance, and network management in public health contexts.

• Institute: Nonprofit and Public Management (FHNW)
• Key Research Areas: Policy compliance, collaborative governance, public health program evaluation
• Notable Projects: Cannabis pilot trials evaluation, smoking prevention policy analysis
• Contact: susanne.hadorn@fhnw.ch

Her recent publications emphasize the complexities of implementing policies across multiple stakeholders, particularly in crisis situations and public health domains. She investigates how network structures, managerial practices, and political engagement influence implementation effectiveness.

The article trends reveal a consistent focus on evidence-based policymaking, cross-agency collaboration in health initiatives, and adaptive management strategies. Her work spans qualitative case studies (e.g., Swiss smoking prevention programs) and comparative analyses across European countries.