About the Press

The Smart Cities and Regional Development (SCRD) Book Series is a Smart-EDU Hub initiative seeking to advance the academic discourse surrounding sustainable regional development and education through collaborative, cross-disciplinary engagement, promoting equitable access to knowledge and fostering innovation. 

Both platforms represents a notable undertaking, aimed at promoting open, inclusive, and informed discourse pertaining to the issues surrounding Smart Cities among all interested stakeholders. It was conceived with the purpose of fostering scholarly debate and analysis of various facets of urban life in Romania and beyond, employing a multidisciplinary scientific approach that addresses historical, contemporary and future trends, grounded in the fundamental principles of democratic governance and adherence to state regulations.

It is noteworthy to mention that these commendable initiatives are spearheaded by the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration's Faculty of Public Administration from Bucharest, Romania. As such, these endeavors represent an integral aspect of the university's commitment to promoting academic excellence, innovative scholarship, and collaborative research across diverse fields, particularly those pertaining to public administration, urban studies, regional development, and education. By leveraging the university's vast resources and expertise, these initiatives aim to contribute significantly to the advancement of knowledge and understanding in their respective domains, while also fostering meaningful partnerships and collaborations among researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the broader public.