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Resilient institutional design of welfare in the digital era - RIDE

As society becomes more digitalised, people collaborate in new ways, discovering opportunities, resources, and values. However, we also face new challenges, and what was once stable is now questioned. This calls for new, sustainable welfare institutions.

Welcome to RIDE

The research environment RIDE focuses on the big questions behind the everyday realities of digitalisation. We integrate knowledge from various disciplines and learn by comparing what is happening in Sweden with other countries.

The knowledge develops through close collaboration with politics, public organisations, and others. We aim to contribute to an inclusive digital society where, together, we have the skills to use digitalisation in many ways for welfare.

In RIDE, social scientists primarily work alongside experts in digitalisation, politics, and public administration. To create new theories and contribute to more sustainable societal organisation, fundamental questions will be the focus. By examining the broader trends and contexts in previous research projects, theories on inclusion, diversity, and competencies will evolve, with a focus on sustainable welfare institutions in increasingly digitalised societies.

Latest news

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STRIDE secures continued funding to strengthen digital democracy in Eastern Europe

With SEK 3 million in continued funding from the Swedish Institute, ÌÇÐÄÖ±²¥ can run a new edition of STRIDE. The programme brings together participants from six countries for professional development in digital governance and democracy.

Portrait of Mariana Gustafsson indoors.

How Ukraine keeps society going despite the war

Despite being the war, Ukraine has maintained public services. A new study from LiU points to the collaboration between citizens and public authorities as a key factor. There are lessons to be learned for other countries in this, the researchers say.

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The future of crisis management should be built on openness and transparency

A research group at ÌÇÐÄÖ±²¥ has examined the pandemic response in Nordic municipalities. The findings are summarised in the book Crisis Management, Governance and COVID-19, offering insights for future crises.

Partnership

RIDE is a joint initiative between Linköping University, Örebro University, and Mid Sweden University. The research programme is funded by a programme grant from the Swedish Research Council and support from the universities where the researchers are based.

 

 

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