Metropolitan City of Milan establishes new research office

The Metropolitan City of Milan has established the ‘Ufficio Studi Metropolitano’ (Metropolitan Research Office), a new specialized structure within its General Directorate. This office is designed to strengthen the entity's strategic planning capabilities through scientific research, data analysis, and the monitoring of public policies.

The office will support institutional bodies by analyzing economic, social, and environmental phenomena. Key responsibilities include developing knowledge frameworks, identifying territorial disparities, and defining indicators to evaluate the impact of public policies. Additionally, the office will systematize diverse data sets and produce reports to enhance the Metropolitan City's ability to participate in national and European programs and tenders.

To fulfill these roles, the entity plans to recruit highly qualified professionals with expertise in fields such as statistics, demography, urban sociology, economics, public law, territorial planning, transport engineering, environmental sciences, and digital innovation. Recruitment will be integrated into the 2027-2029 programming period.