Adoption Lab - Government, Government, Administration, and Policy

The Master’s Degree in Governance, Administration, and Politics offers a variety of options for earning course credits, including five Adoption Labs (Social Research; Public Institutions; Lobbying and Public Affairs; Think Tanks; and Political Communication). These labs are designed to explore in depth potential career paths related to the chosen specialization. The courses include a theoretical component and a practical component scheduled for the second semester of the first year of the master's program. To participate in the activities, you must select the code SJ1 - Other Activities when choosing your Study Plan (first semester of the first year of the master's program). You will then need to finalize your registration on the Luiss Learn platform by selecting the specific workshop you are interested in.

You can find all the information about the Adoption Lab on the Luiss Learn platform on the dedicated page: AdLab - Government, Administration, and Politics.

Specifically, the Partners for the new 2024 edition, divided among the five workshops focused on the professional world, are:

Social research:

Public Institutions:

Lobbying and Public Affairs:

Think Tanks/Policy Analysis:

Political communication:

Social research:

DOXA

DOXA

Founded in 1946, Doxa has consistently ranked among the industry leaders for both quality and reliability. Doxa is chosen to guide and support the strategic approaches of companies and private institutions. Doxa is committed to continuing to design innovative research solutions through ongoing investment, to provide clients with more effective decision support. National and international clients rely on Doxa every day, thanks to its expertise across numerous market segments and sectors, including Finance, Energy & Utilities, TLC & Mobility, Consumer Goods, Pharma, Retail, Media, Public Affairs, and B2B. Doxa controls DoxaPharma, which was founded by a team of managers with extensive experience in research for pharmaceutical companies.

FONDAZIONE ECOSISTEMI

Founded in 1998, the Ecosistemi Foundation has been a pioneer in transforming its partners' actions into concrete steps toward environmental and social sustainability. It collaborates with private companies, public administration, local authorities, and third-sector organizations that are committed to sustainable development. At the core of their work is steering their activities toward sustainability. They take action to reduce environmental risks and impacts, protect decent work, promote responsible behavior throughout supply chains, and keep operating costs in check with a focus on sustainability.

Public Institutions:

DEPARTMENT FOR YOUTH POLICIES

The Department for Youth Policies and the Universal Civil Service are responsible for managing and coordinating all work and training activities related to the deployment of volunteers who serve in public entities and organizations. Civil Service volunteers are young people between the ages of 18 and 29 who have not yet turned 30 (that is, 28 years and 364 days old) and who voluntarily choose to participate in projects both in Italy and abroad.

DEPARTMENT FOR COHESION POLICIES

The Department for Cohesion Policies is the unit within the Prime Minister's Office that supports the Minister for European Affairs, the South, Cohesion Policies, and the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. Its role is to coordinate and plan cohesion and territorial development policies.

COMMISSION FOR INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS

The Commission for International Adoptions (CAI) is Italy's central authority for international adoptions, as stipulated by the Hague Convention of May 29, 1993 on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption. It is composed of the President, a Vice President, and representatives/commissioners from various institutions, chosen based on their experience and expertise in matters concerning minors. The Commissioners serve as liaisons with their respective administrations or organizations. Their term of office is three years and can be renewed only once. Three experts also take part in the Commission's activities.

Lobbying and Public Affairs:

UTOPIA

Utopia is an independent firm specializing in Institutional Relations, Communications, Legal Affairs, and Lobbying. It is accredited in the European Union’s Transparency Register and boasts a team of professionals with significant experience in the fields of institutions and politics, law and economics, communications, and journalism. Through its expert professional consulting, Utopia assists major national and international organizations in their dealings with institutions, the media, and the business and entrepreneurial world. It contributes to the public decision-making process through transparent representation and advocacy. It engages stakeholders to support the image, reputation, and business of companies and trade associations, across institutional, media, and economic contexts.

NOESI

Noesi is a consulting firm specializing in public affairs and lobbying. It develops strategies for its clients to foster collaborative relationships between the business world and institutions. Its core activities include political landscape analysis, legislative monitoring, lobbying, decision-maker mapping, institutional meetings, and crisis management. One of Noesi's strengths in today's institutional landscape is its ability to build a network of relationships at both the national and local levels, weaving these two dimensions together to fully meet its clients' needs and establish an effective, transparent dialogue with public decision-makers on their behalf.

NOMOS

Founded in 1993, Nomos was one of the first Italian firms to specialize in communication with institutions. An established firm with a wealth of experience and tradition, where flexibility, creativity, and rigor are always part of the same process. At Nomos, we assist companies, organizations, and associations in their dealings with institutions. We handle their communication with decision-makers, keep them continuously updated on political and legislative developments, and devise the best strategies to represent their interests. Over the years, they have built a network of relationships with Italian and European organizations and professionals, and they can rely on the solid experience of their partners around the world.

NUOVE RETI

For over 15 years, Nuove Reti has been managing institutional relations, media relations, and strategic communication for national and multinational associations and companies. Throughout its work, Reti has developed an authoritative and integrated network of information, relationships, and projects. This network simplifies and fosters dialogue between institutions and society through the strategic use of all communication channels.

CANETTO ZANETTO POMPOSO & CO.

Cattaneo Zanetto Pomposo & Co. is Italy’s leading firm in the field of public affairs, lobbying, and political intelligence. Since 2013, they have ranked first in Italy for professional fees. Over the past five years, they've seen a compound growth rate of over 20%, thanks to the trust they've built with their long-standing clients and the new clients who choose them year after year. The two founding partners, Alberto Cattaneo and Paolo Zanetto, have developed a successful approach to working closely with clients, built on two pillars: a deep understanding of the policy-making decision-making process and a structured process to support clients in achieving their business goals.

FB & ASSOCIATI

FB&Associati is Italy's leading consultancy firm specializing in public affairs, advocacy, and lobbying, with offices in Rome, Milan, and Brussels. For over 20 years, they have been supporting their clients and their businesses in building relationship networks at the European, national, and local levels to influence the opinions and choices of public decision-makers, and in strategically positioning themselves within the increasingly complex decision-making arena. They are the partner of choice for Italy from one of the most respected international networks of public affairs consultancies, Dentons Global Advisors, which aims to provide strategic and operational support in over 155 markets, combining global capabilities—with one-stop-shop access—with local expertise.

Think Tank/Policy analysis:

I-COM

The Institute for Competitiveness (I-com) is a non-profit association founded in 2005 by a group of young scholars, professionals, and managers. Its mission is to promote innovative thinking and analysis on competitiveness within the European and international political and economic framework. I-com aims to shape the public debate on the future of the Italian system, drawing on multidisciplinary expertise, bolstered by a high-profile scientific committee, and leveraging a range of analysis and dissemination tools.

SVIMEZ

Svimez is a private, non-profit association established on December 2, 1946. Its statutory purpose is to promote the study of economic conditions in Southern Italy, with a spirit of effective national solidarity and a unified vision, in order to propose concrete action programs.

Enel

ENEL FOUNDATION

The Enel Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization founded by the Enel Group. It focuses on initiatives that support the global energy transition toward an increasingly sustainable future. Active globally, the Enel Centro Studi Foundation also serves as a scientific research platform, engaging key players from the business community in its studies. For its research and training activities in the energy sector, the Enel Centro Studi Foundation partners with some of the most important academic institutions and research centers in Italy and abroad.

Policy communication:

COMIN & PARTNERS

Comin & Partners brings together a team of communication and strategic consulting professionals with proven experience in planning and managing major corporate operations, reputation management, communication campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and crisis scenarios.

MR & ASSOCIATI COMUNICAZIONE

MR & ASSOCIATI COMUNICAZIONE is a nationally recognized PR and communications firm specializing in public affairs, public and political communications, grassroots politics, and environmental communications. They help their clients strategically shape their communication efforts.

BARABINO & PARTNERS

Barabino & Partners, a benefit corporation, is Italy’s leading communications agency in the corporate communications consulting market, with over 140 employees and collaborators and revenues of approximately 22 million euros. It is also the only Italian group operating in the fields of integrated communication and digital, with a presence in Milan, Rome, and Genoa, as well as directly in foreign markets through its offices in London, Berlin, and New York. For years, the company has been at the top of Mergermarket's international rankings, ranking among the top 10 companies in the sector worldwide. Today, the Barabino & Partners Group is expanding further with the integration of B2P Communications Consulting GmbH, a Franco-German company specializing in strategic communication and media relations in France and Germany. Three offices in Paris, Berlin, and Munich.

QUORUM

Quorum is a quantitative and qualitative research institute that conducts surveys and focus groups. But it’s also a political communications and election campaign strategy agency (they create flyers, but more importantly, they work with candidates to develop a winning message and strategy). They are an advanced training company with a particular focus on innovative and interactive courses, and their flagship program is Election Days™.