Valerie Albrecht

Overview

Valerie Albrecht is a Researcher at the Center for E-Governance at the University for Continuing Education Krems. Her work focuses on digital transformation in public administration, collaborative governance models, and participatory policy frameworks. She leads the 'Collaborative Competences for the Public Sector' project (2022–2025), funded by Austrian regional governments. Albrecht has published extensively on topics including agile public servant competences, digital sustainability in education, and remote work adaptation in public sectors.

Research Interests

Her research emphasizes strategies for integrating digital tools into governance processes, enhancing public participation through policy cycles, and fostering resilience in institutions amid technological changes. Key areas include:

• E-Governance frameworks
• Public sector innovation fellowships
• Policy implementation methodologies
• Co-creation of public services

Key Contributions

Albrecht co-authored the strategic paper 'Zukunft der Universitäten' (2024) and contributed to the 'Grünbuch: Partizipation im digitalen Zeitalter' (2020). Her work on remote work in public organizations during the pandemic was highlighted at GovCamp Vienna 2020. She actively participates in international conferences such as DG.O and EGPA, presenting on digital governance trends and collaborative competences.