Gender equality is one of the key challenges for our society, and crucial for living in a fair and sustainable manner. In this written interview, Dr. Gabriele Kämper and Dr. Sarah Vespermann from the Berlin Senate Department for Health, Care and Gender Equality explain the approaches, concepts and measures employed by the Berlin administration to facilitate equal opportunities amongst male and female citizens and employees.

The German Taxpayers Association advocates e.g. for the economical use of taxpayers’ money and reduction of bureaucracy. In the written interview on ‘God Financial Governance’, President Reiner Holznagel explains the approach and structure of the association and its successes.

Public administration acting with integrity is an essential foundation for its legitimisation. Citizens are justified in expecting that members of the administration act with integrity and that corruption is prevented and fought against. In addition to measures taken to prevent corruption, controls and transparent processes are key factors for ensuring the administration’s integrity. Internal audit reviews whether these measures are functional and effective.