Join us for a compelling webinar unpacking the chapter Trust and Regulation from the Edward Elgar Handbook on Trust in Public Governance. This webinar will delve into the multifaceted interplay between trust and regulatory governance, exploring how they can serve as both complements and contradictions in shaping public institutions.

Is trust a foundation for effective regulation – or does regulation emerge when trust is lacking? Based on chapter 22 in the Handbook on Trust in Public Governance, this webinar navigates the dual role of (dis)trust as both a driver and a result of regulatory systems. During the webinar, the chapter's authors will explore theoretical models like the regulatory trust triangle and discuss how institutional choices – such as mono- vs. polycentric governance, levels of agency independence, and regulatory strategies – signal and shape public trust. Drawing from existing empirical research, they will examine trust dynamics among citizens, regulatees, regulatory bodies, and political actors. They will also consider how these relationships influence the performance and legitimacy of regulatory regimes – and what this means for the future of governance. This webinar is ideal for scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and anyone interested in how trust shapes – and is shaped by – regulatory systems.

What to expect:

• An overview of the role of trust in regulatory contexts
• Insights into how design, strategy, and performance affect trust in regulators
• Discussion of dynamics between actors in regulatory regimes
• A chance to engage with others interested in public governance, regulation, and trust

Webinar programme

• Welcome and introduction
• Takeaways from the chapter "Trust and Regulation"
• Q&A

Practical information

• Date & time – May 2025 (date and time to be confirmed)
• Venue – Online, via the Microsoft Teams platform.
• Registration – Register here to receive updates on the GOVTRUST Webinar Series. The webinar access link will be shared a few days before the event.