What INAPP (Istituto Nazionale per l’Analisi delle Politiche Pubbliche) does

INAPP (Istituto Nazionale per l'Analisi delle Politiche Pubbliche) is Italy's national public research institute for the analysis of public policies, with statutory mandate established by Legislative Decree 14 September 2015, n. 150. Operating under the supervision of the Italian Ministry of Labor with headquarters in Rome (Corso d'Italia, 33) and a secondary office in Benevento, the institute focuses on labor market dynamics, vocational training systems, social policies, and adult skills assessment. Its core activities include executing large-scale national surveys — most notably the annual Indagine PLUS covering 45,000 individuals aged 18-74, the OECD-coordinated PIAAC adult skills assessments, and the INDACO enterprise and adult learning surveys — alongside producing the XXV Rapporto sulla Formazione Continua (Continuous Training Report) and publishing the peer-reviewed Rivista Sinappsi scientific journal.

INAPP's technology portfolio is anchored by web-based platforms including the Atlante del Lavoro (Labor Atlas) for skill certification, the Banca Dati Arlex legal database covering labor and social policy norms, the IN.LOD Linked Open Data initiative, the Open Archive (oa.inapp.gov.it), and the Stage4EU mobile platform for European traineeship mobility. The institute also operates the Italian national instances of Web Analytics Italia (WAI) and Matomo for its own web analytics. As the National Erasmus+ Agency for Vocational Education and Training, INAPP manages European mobility programs and project funding for Italian VET institutions, and coordinates multiple European networks including ReferNet Italia, EQAVET, Euroguidance, and Europass.

The institute operates as a publicly funded research body under a non-commercial revenue model: all publications, surveys, and data outputs are provided free of charge, with operating costs met through Italian government appropriations and European Social Fund programs (notably PN Giovani, donne e lavoro 2021-2027). Its primary customers are Italian ministries, regional administrations, and autonomous provinces that consume its research outputs for evidence-based policy design. Governance is overseen by a President (Natale Forlani), Board of Directors, Board of Auditors, and Scientific Committee, with no private equity ownership or stock exchange listing.

Name

INAPP (Istituto Nazionale per l’Analisi delle Politiche Pubbliche)

Legal name

INAPP – Istituto Nazionale per l'Analisi delle Politiche Pubbliche

Website

https://inapp.gov.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

INAPP is Italy's national public research institute for public policy analysis, mandated by Legislative Decree 150/2015 under the Ministry of Labor. It conducts labor market and adult skills surveys (PLUS, PIAAC, INDACO), publishes the Sinappsi journal, and manages the National Erasmus+ VET Agency and European policy networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Policy Research Services

NAICS

Public Administration (92), International Affairs (92812)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Central Government Policy, Strategy & Performance (incl. OMB-style functions) (BPAIAAAB)

Keywords

• Public policy research
• Labor market analysis
• Vocational education training
• National survey research
• Skills assessment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Roma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Institutional Funding: INAPP operates as a public research institute funded through government appropriations and European Social Fund (FSE) programs. The institute conducts research and surveys mandated by Italian law (Decreto Legislativo 14 settembre 2015, n. 150) and European programs.
2. Erasmus+ Agency Services: INAPP serves as the National Erasmus+ Agency for Vocational Education and Training, managing mobility programs and project funding for Italian institutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

INAPP is Italy's national public research institute conducting analysis of public policies, labor markets, training systems, and social inclusion. It operates national surveys (PLUS, PIAAC, INDACO), manages the National Erasmus+ Agency for VET, certifies skills and qualifications, and publishes the Sinappsi scientific journal. All activities are mandated by Italian law (Decreto Legislativo 150/2015) and conducted under Ministry of Labor supervision.

Product overview

INAPP is Italy's national public research institute for analysis of public policies, operating under the Ministry of Labour. The portfolio consists of a unified institutional platform (inapp.gov.it) offering multiple interconnected services: research tools including the Atlante del Lavoro (profession atlas), Sistema di Accreditamento (accreditation systems), and Banca Dati Arlex (legal database); survey products including Indagine PLUS (labor market survey), Indagine PIAAC (adult skills assessment), and Indagine INDACO (enterprise and adult surveys); publication platforms including the Rivista Sinappsi (scientific journal) and institutional reports; data infrastructure including IN.LOD (Linked Open Data) and Open Archive; and European program management including Erasmus+ National Agency, EQAVET, and ReferNet. Additional offerings include IeFP guidance portal and Stage4Eu internship platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rivista Sinappsi: Scientific journal published by INAPP focusing on institutional policy transformation and public participation
• Stage4EU

Products and services

• IN.LOD (Linked Open Data)
• Rivista Sinappsi
• Atlante del Lavoro e delle Qualificazioni
• Sistema di Accreditamento
• IeFP (Istruzione e Formazione Professionale) Portal
• Banca Dati Arlex
• Open Archive INAPP
• Stage4Eu
• Indagine PLUS
• Indagine PIAAC
• Indagine INDACO
• Rapporto INAPP
• Rapporto sulla Formazione Continua
• Erasmus+ National Agency
• EQAVET
• ReferNet Italia

Quantifiable outcome

• Conducts labor market surveys covering 45,000 individuals annually
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Presidencia del Consiglio dei MinistricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement for the analysis of public policies related to the ZES (Zona Economica Speciale) unique special economic zone, including evaluation of normative instruments, implementation processes, and economic implications.
• European Commission / CedefopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINAPP coordinates ReferNet Italia, the European network for vocational education and training documentation. The institute serves as the Italian focal point for European VET policy research and dissemination.
• European Union (Fondo Sociale Europeo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINAPP operates under the European Social Fund framework, conducting research and programs that contribute to EU objectives for a more social and inclusive Europe through the PN Giovani, donne e lavoro 2021-2027 program.
• OECD (Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINAPP is the national coordinator for PIAAC (Cycle 1 and Cycle 2), the international survey assessing adult skills in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving in technology-rich environments.
• EQAVET (European Quality Assurance in Vocational Education and Training)coreTechnology or IntegrationINAPP supports the European Quality Assurance Reference Framework for VET, contributing to quality assurance mechanisms and peer review processes for vocational education and training institutions.
• European Social Survey (ESS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINAPP participates in the European Social Survey as the Italian national partner, conducting periodic surveys on social attitudes and conditions in European societies.
• EuroguidancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINAPP operates the National Euroguidance Centre, providing resources and support for career guidance and lifelong learning across Europe.
• EuropasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINAPP serves as the National Contact Point (PCN) for Europass, managing tools and frameworks for transparency and recognition of qualifications and competencies across Europe.
• EURES (European Employment Services)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINAPP participates in the EURES Targeted Mobility Scheme, contributing to European labor mobility initiatives and research on cross-border employment.
• Ministry of Labor and Social PoliciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a public research institute under the Ministry of Labor, INAPP conducts mandated research and provides analytical support for national labor and training policy development.
• Regioni e Province AutonomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINAPP collaborates with Italian regions and autonomous provinces on accreditation systems for vocational training and the implementation of national VET policies.
• Fondazione BrodoliniminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research collaboration on labor market topics, including surveys on undeclared work and working conditions, particularly for foreign workers.
• RUIAP (Rete Università Italiana per l'Apprendimento Permanente)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partnership for lifelong learning and permanent education within the Italian university system.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cedefop (European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training): EU agency for VET that INAPP explicitly coordinates with via ReferNet Italia and EQAVET. Cedefop operates at the supranational level performing the same vocational education and training research, policy analysis, and quality assurance work that INAPP performs at the Italian national level.
• Eurofound (European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions): EU tripartite agency conducting comparative research on working conditions, employment, and industrial relations across member states. Closely comparable to INAPP in mission, methodology (large-scale European surveys), and stakeholder base (ministries, social partners, researchers).
• BIBB (Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung): Germany's federal institute for vocational education and training research, policy advice, and international cooperation. BIBB is the closest functional analogue to INAPP at the national level — running VET research, skills certification (BIBB recognizes the German equivalent of Atlante del Lavoro), and continuous training reporting.
• CEREQ (Centre d'études et de recherches sur les qualifications): France's national center for the study of qualifications, attached to the French Ministry of Labor. CEREQ runs comparable longitudinal labor market and training surveys (Génération, Enquête Formation) that map directly to INAPP's PLUS and INDACO programs.
• NCVER (National Centre for Vocational Education Research): Australia's national VET research and data body, producing statistical reporting, longitudinal surveys, and policy evaluation for vocational education and training — functionally identical to INAPP's role in Italy.

Broad incumbents

• OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development): INAPP's coordination partner for PIAAC and a broader incumbent operating across the full spectrum of economic and social policy research. OECD supplies the international framework that INAPP's PIAAC surveys feed into; comparable as an upstream/downstream policy research counterpart rather than a direct competitor.
• ISTAT (Istituto Nazionale di Statistica): Italy's national statistics institute and a broader incumbent covering all economic and social statistics. ISTAT overlaps with INAPP on labor force data and policy evaluation but does not specialize in VET, continuous training, or skills certification, which are INAPP's core mandate.

Emerging players

• WZB Berlin Social Science Center: German public social science research institute conducting labor market, education, and inequality research. Comparable as a publicly funded European social science research body with policy impact orientation, though WZB operates as a broader Leibniz Association member rather than as a labor/VET-focused institute.

Regional players

• DARES (Direction de l'animation de la recherche, des études et des statistiques): France's statistical service within the Ministry of Labor, producing labor market studies, employment policy evaluations, and continuous training indicators. Functionally parallel to INAPP's role but operating under the French Ministry of Labor rather than as an autonomous institute.
• WIFO (Österreichisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung): Austrian institute of economic research performing labor market analysis, skills forecasting, and policy evaluation for the Austrian government. Comparable as a small European national economic and labor research institute with a public-interest mandate, though broader in scope than INAPP.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/InappItalia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQJQ5sVLe0hKqGnKlp1nueA
• Facebookfacebook.com/InappItalia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inappgov
• Instagraminstagram.com/inapp_italia

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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