NPUL Research Initiative

NPUL Research Initiative is an independent, policy-oriented research platform focused on strengthening European governance through measurement science, data governance and calibrated indicators.

The initiative develops methodologies that translate measurement accuracy, uncertainty and traceability into actionable policy metrics, supporting evidence-based decision-making across sustainability, agri-food systems, climate policy and digital governance. Its work bridges technical measurement frameworks with socio-economic analysis and AI-enabled policy tools, ensuring that data used in public decision-making is verifiable, comparable and trustworthy.

A core focus lies on EU integration and candidate regions, with particular attention to the Western Balkans, where fragmented data systems and uneven measurement capacity often undermine policy effectiveness. By embedding calibration, standardisation and governance principles into indicator design, NPUL supports more coherent, fair and implementable EU policies.

The initiative contributes to Horizon Europe priorities by connecting data availability, AI solutions and governance capacity, and seeks collaboration within interdisciplinary consortia where measurement integrity, policy relevance and real-world implementation are critical.