European Institute of Public Administration

Created in 1981, the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) is based in Maastricht with three antennae, one in Luxembourg, one in Barcelona and one in Milan. It principal mission is 'to support the European Union and its Member States and the countries associated with EIPA by providing relevant and high quality services to develop the capacities of public officials in dealing with EU affairs'. The training activities are complemented and enriched by applied research and consultancy missions which may benefit national and regional public administrations, as well as the European institutions, and contribute to a better knowledge of the European integration process and European policies and strengthen the capacity of public servants to take part in this.